Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Adam Foote

Discover the career path of Adam Foote, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Adam Foote is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman, celebrated for his physical and defensive prowess. He is currently the Assistant Coach for the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL. Foote's career was marked by his stay-at-home style, emphasizing physicality and toughness. He also served as the head coach of the Kelowna Rockets in the Western Hockey League.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1988: Drafted by Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds

In 1988, Adam Foote was a second-round underage choice, 21st overall, of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in the OHL Priority Selection.

1989: Drafted by Quebec Nordiques

In 1989, Adam Foote was drafted 22nd overall in the NHL Entry Draft by the Quebec Nordiques out of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).

1989: Selected by Quebec Nordiques in NHL Entry Draft

In 1989, Adam Foote was selected 22nd overall by the Quebec Nordiques in the NHL Entry Draft.

1991: NHL Debut with Quebec Nordiques

In 1991, Adam Foote began his National Hockey League (NHL) career with the Quebec Nordiques.

1995: Moved to Colorado Avalanche

In 1995, Adam Foote played for Quebec for four seasons until the franchise moved to Colorado to become the Avalanche in 1995–96.

1996: Debut for Team Canada

In 1996, Adam Foote debuted for Team Canada at the inaugural World Cup, scoring one goal as Canada finished as runner-up to the United States.

1996: First Stanley Cup Win

In 1996, Adam Foote won his first Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche, after the Quebec Nordiques franchise relocated to Colorado.

1998: Named to Team Canada for the 1998 Winter Olympics

In 1998, Adam Foote was named to Team Canada for the Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan, where the team finished in fourth place.

2001: Second Stanley Cup with Avalanche

In 2001, Adam Foote helped the Avalanche to a second Stanley Cup championship, defeating the New Jersey Devils in seven games.

2002: Gold Medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics

In 2002, Adam Foote helped Canada win a gold medal at the Winter Olympics, defeating the United States in the final.

2004: Won Another Championship and Selected to All-Star Team

In 2004, Adam Foote won another championship and was selected to the Tournament All-Star Team in his second World Cup, defeating Finland in the final.

August 1, 2005: Signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets

On August 1, 2005, Adam Foote parted ways with the Avalanche franchise after 13 seasons, signing a three-year contract worth $13.5 million with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

December 2005: Named Captain of the Blue Jackets

In December 2005, Adam Foote was assigned the Columbus Blue Jackets' captaincy when defenceman Luke Richardson stepped down from the position.

2005: Signed with Columbus Blue Jackets

In 2005, Adam Foote signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets and served as team captain for three seasons.

2006: Played in 2006 Winter Olympics

In 2006, Adam Foote played in his third Olympics at the Games in Turin, Italy, where Canada finished in seventh place.

February 26, 2008: Traded Back to Colorado Avalanche

On February 26, 2008, Adam Foote was traded from the Blue Jackets back to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for two conditional draft picks.

June 30, 2008: Re-signed with the Avalanche

On June 30, 2008, Adam Foote agreed to re-sign with the Avalanche with a two-year $6 million deal at $3 million per season.

2008: Returned to Avalanche

In 2008, Adam Foote returned to the Avalanche via trade.

September 11, 2009: Named Captain of the Avalanche

On September 11, 2009, Adam Foote was named successor to Joe Sakic as captain, becoming the eighth captain in franchise history (including the Nordiques) and just the second in Avalanche history.

May 25, 2010: Re-signed with Avalanche

On May 25, 2010, the Avalanche re-signed Adam Foote to a one-year contract extension for the 2010–11 season worth approximately $1 million.

April 10, 2011: Played Last Game with Avalanche

On April 10, 2011, Adam Foote played his last game with the Avalanche, winning 4–3 in overtime against the Edmonton Oilers during the season finale and was awarded first star of the game.