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Adam Oates is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and coach. He had a successful career as a forward in the National Hockey League (NHL) and is considered one of the greatest playmakers in the history of the sport. Oates' skill, vision, and hockey intelligence have made him a highly regarded figure in the world of ice hockey.

I went to the Hall of Fame with my dad. I can't sa... -Adam Oates

I went to the Hall of Fame with my dad. I can't say I really remember too much about it.

Assistant coaches become a little bit more buddies... -Adam Oates

Assistant coaches become a little bit more buddies to the players than a head coach.

I was 19 years old, pumping gas and going nowhere. I was kind of a high school dropout at that point because I had left school to play hockey, but no one drafted me.

I can't be a hypocrite as a coach because as a player that's what I wanted. I wanted feedback, I wanted communication from the boss. I showed up for work, you can yell at me if you want, but I want input. So that's the kind of coach I want to be.

I was a punk. I think that's why I'm such a good p... -Adam Oates

I was a punk. I think that's why I'm such a good person now, because I was such a bad guy then.

Growing up as a kid my father was British and a soccer player. His idol was a guy that passed the ball a lot, Stanley Matthews. Our family thought if you could be unselfish your teammates would always like you.

You eat and sleep it all day long and play on the streets until mom calls you in. My story is no different than anybody else's.

Even the superstars need to be coached once in awh... -Adam Oates

Even the superstars need to be coached once in awhile.

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