Americans Acquire Veteran Defenseman Erik Adams
The Colorado Eagles sent defenseman Erik Adams to the Allen Americans for future considerations on Tuesday. (photo credit: Thomas Miller/Colorado Eagles)
The Allen Americans continued to add to their roster on Tuesday, acquiring Colorado Eagles defenseman Erik Adams in exchange for future considerations. The experienced skater will bring some needed offensive punch from the blue line. Last season, Adams tallied 38 assists in 64 games. He should be a great compliment to the larger, physical defensemen that Allen has signed in the past few weeks. Here’s the official release from the Americans:
ALLEN, TX – The Allen Americans announced today that they have acquired veteran defenseman Erik Adams from the Colorado Eagles in exchange for future considerations.
Adams, 29, comes off his eighth professional season and fourth with the 2009 Ray Miron President’s Cup Finalist Eagles. The 6-foot, 205-pound defender posted 38 assists and 66 penalty minutes in 64 games last season and had two 5-game point streaks.
“Erik brings a solid veteran presence to our defense. He will be a key component to the success of the club,” Americans Head Coach and General Manager Dwight Mullins said Tuesday.
After graduating from Denver University in 2002, Adams began his professional career in the ECHL. Following the 2002-03 season, he signed with the New Mexico Scorpions in 2003. Adams went to Colorado in 2005.
The Thunder Bay, Ontario, native is a well-rounded defenseman known for hard hits in his own end of the ice while also contributing offensively. “He’s very versatile and can play in all situations,” Mullins said.
Adams is looking forward to being a member of the new CHL team. “In talking with the coaching staff, the organization sounds first class. Also, there’s a lot of hype and excitement about the club in the [Dallas/Ft. Worth] area.”