Adam Erne

Adam Dennis Erne (born April 20, 1995) is an American professional ice hockey winger who is currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Lightning in the 2nd round (33rd overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

Adam Erne
Ernie with the Syracuse Crunch in 2017
Born (1995-04-20) April 20, 1995
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 214 lb (97 kg; 15 st 4 lb)
Position Left Wing
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Detroit Red Wings
Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL Draft 33rd overall, 2013
Tampa Bay Lightning
Playing career 2015–present

Playing career

Juniors

Erne grew up playing hockey in North Branford, Connecticut before moving to Los Angeles at the age of 13 to skate for a select team (he was also offered a full scholarship by college hockey powerhouse Boston University).[1] He began his juniors career with the Indiana Ice of the United States Hockey League. In his one-season, he recorded 10 goals and 18 points over 45 games. The Ice's head coach, Charlie Skjodt, told The Hockey News that Erne often led the team in hits.[2]

On April 1, 2014, the Lightning signed Erne to an entry-level contract.[3]

In his final season with the Quebec Remparts, Erne was awarded the Guy Lafleur Trophy as the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League playoff most valuable player, following the team's game seven President Cup final victory.[4] The Remparts ultimately fell to the Kelowna Rockets in the 2015 Memorial Cup.[5] During the regular season, Erne recorded 41 goals and 45 assists for 86 points, along with a plus-21 and 102 penalty minutes.[6]

Professional

On September 19, 2013, the NHL Department of Player safety announced that Erne would have a hearing for an incident during a preseason game against the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. In the first period, Erne was assessed a minor penalty for an illegal check to the head for a hit on St. Louis forward Vladimir Sobotka. Sobotka left the game after the hit and did not return.[7] On the same day, the NHL announced that Erne had been suspended for three preseason games for delivering an illegal check to the head of Sobotka.[8]

On January 2, 2017, the Lightning recalled Erne from the Syracuse Crunch.[9] On January 3, 2017, Lightning head coach, Jon Cooper, informed the media that Erne would be making his NHL debut.[10] Erne found out that he was making his NHL debut when he walked into the room that morning and saw his number on the board.[11] Erne made his NHL debut that night against the Winnipeg Jets.[12] On March 3, 2017, Erne recorded his first career NHL goal and point against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena.[13] On March 20, 2018, Erne recorded his first career NHL assist.[14] The assist came in a 4–3 Lightning win over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs.[15]

On August 14, 2019, Erne (a restricted free agent) was traded to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for a 2020 fourth-round pick.[16]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2010–11 Indiana Ice USHL 45 10 8 18 49 3 0 1 1 0
2011–12 Quebec Remparts QMJHL 64 28 27 55 32 11 2 4 6 10
2012–13 Quebec Remparts QMJHL 68 28 44 72 67 11 5 5 10 19
2013–14 Quebec Remparts QMJHL 48 21 41 62 65 1 0 1 1 2
2013–14 Syracuse Crunch AHL 8 1 3 4 2 — — — — —
2014–15 Quebec Remparts QMJHL 60 41 45 86 102 22 21 9 30 17
2015–16 Syracuse Crunch AHL 59 14 15 29 74 — — — — —
2016–17 Syracuse Crunch AHL 42 14 15 29 42 22 3 7 10 8
2016–17 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 26 3 0 3 11 — — — — —
2017–18 Syracuse Crunch AHL 41 12 14 26 38 — — — — —
2017–18 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 23 3 1 4 11 — — — — —
2018–19 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 65 7 13 20 40 3 0 0 0 2
2019–20 Detroit Red Wings NHL 56 2 3 5 28 — — — — —
NHL totals 170 15 17 32 90 3 0 0 0 2

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2012 United States IH18 7th 4 5 1 6 0
2014 United States WJC 5th 5 0 1 1 0
Junior totals 9 5 2 7 0

Awards and honors
Award Year
Guy Lafleur Trophy 2015 [17]

References
  1. "CHIP MALAFRONTE: Adam Erne of North Branford has a date with the NHL Draft". 2013-06-28.
  2. Sager, Neate (September 5, 2011). "Making the jump: 5 questions with Adam Erne, Quebec Remparts". Yahoo Sports, Buzzing the Net. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
  3. Tampa Bay, Lightning (April 1, 2014). "Lightning Sign Adam Erne to Entry Level Contract". Tampa Bay Lightning. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
  4. Fraser, Jeremy (May 19, 2015). "Remparts' Erne awarded Guy Lafleur Trophy as QMJHL playoff MVP". The Q News. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
  5. McElroy, Justin (May 29, 2015). "Remparts' Erne awarded Guy Lafleur Trophy as QMJHL playoff MVP". GlobalNews.ca. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
  6. Fraser, Jeremy (May 19, 2015). "Remparts' Erne awarded Guy Lafleur Trophy as QMJHL playoff MVP". The Q News. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
  7. National, Hockey League (September 19, 2013). "Lightning forward Erne meets with NHL regarding hit". NHL.com. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
  8. National, Hockey League (September 19, 2013). "Lightning's Erne suspended three preseason games". NHL.com. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
  9. Mooney, Roger (January 2, 2017). "Lightning's youth movement continues with callup of Adam Erne". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
  10. @TBTimes_JSmith (3 January 2017). "Cooper said Erne to make NHL debut" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  11. @TBTimes_JSmith (3 January 2017). "Erne finds out he's making NHL debut" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  12. Smith, Joe (January 3, 2017). "Lightning falls at home to Jets". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
  13. Smith, Joe (March 4, 2017). "Adam Erne's first NHL goal shows growing comfort with Lightning". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved March 6, 2017.
  14. @BBurnsNHL (20 March 2018). "Erne records first assist of his NHL career" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  15. Long, Corey (March 20, 2018). "Lightning defeat Maple Leafs, extend Atlantic Division lead". National Hockey League. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  16. DiFilippo, Alex. "Red Wings acquire forward Adam Erne from Tampa Bay". Detroit Red Wings. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  17. "Remparts' Erne awarded Guy Lafleur trophy". theqnews.ca. 2015-04-15. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
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