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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Adam Foote has been appointed as the new head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, stepping in for Tocchet. The Canucks elevated Foote from his assistant coach position. This decision comes after a coaching search that considered Malhotra and Foote.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2011: End of NHL Playing Career
At the end of his playing career in 2011, Adam Foote was the last active NHL player to have played for the Quebec Nordiques.
2011: Hired as Defensive Coach
In 2011, Adam Foote was hired by his former club the Colorado Avalanche as a defensive coach.
2017: Ended time as Defensive Coach
In 2017, Adam Foote ended his time as defensive coach for the Colorado Avalanche.
October 2018: Joined Kelowna Rockets as Head Coach
In October 2018, Adam Foote joined the Western Hockey League's Kelowna Rockets, the team that both his sons played for, as head coach.
October 23, 2018: Named Head Coach of Kelowna Rockets
On October 23, 2018, Adam Foote was named the head coach for the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League.
February 2020: Departure from Kelowna Rockets
In February 2020, Adam Foote departed from the Kelowna Rockets as head coach. His youngest son, Nolan, was team captain at the time of his departure.
February 2020: Fired as Head Coach of Kelowna Rockets
In February 2020, Adam Foote was fired as head coach of the Kelowna Rockets.
January 22, 2023: Hired as Assistant Coach for Vancouver Canucks
On January 22, 2023, Adam Foote was hired as an assistant coach for the Vancouver Canucks.
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