Adam Cracknell

Adam Cracknell (born July 15, 1985) is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger and alternate captain for the Henderson Silver Knights of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Adam Cracknell
Cracknell with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2014
Born (1985-07-15) July 15, 1985
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Right
AHL team
Former teams
Henderson Silver Knights
St. Louis Blues
Columbus Blue Jackets
Vancouver Canucks
Edmonton Oilers
Dallas Stars
New York Rangers
Anaheim Ducks
Kunlun Red Star
National team  Canada
NHL Draft 279th overall, 2004
Calgary Flames
Playing career 2006present

Playing career

Junior

Cracknell played junior hockey for the Kootenay Ice in the Western Hockey League (WHL) between 2002 and 2006. Following his second season with the club, he was selected in the ninth round (279th overall) by the Calgary Flames during the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. As a member of the 2004–05 team, the Ice won the league's regular season championship. During the 2005–06 season, Cracknell led the team in goals (42), assists (51), and points (93); finished second in the WHL in total points; and was named to the WHL West Second All-Star Team.[1]

Professional

Calgary Flames and St. Louis Blues

Cracknell spent his first three professional seasons with the Flames' minor league affiliates, skating with the Las Vegas Wranglers of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) and the Quad City Flames of the American Hockey League (AHL). However, he never appeared in a game for the club. On July 16, 2009, Cracknell signed a one-year contract with the St. Louis Blues.

Cracknell during his first tenure with the St. Louis Blues.

Cracknell spent the majority of the 2011 season playing for the Blues affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen of the American Hockey League. The Blues recalled him on March 1, 2011, and on March 12, Cracknell scored his first NHL goal in a game against the Detroit Red Wings. On April 17, 2014, Cracknell scored his first Stanley Cup Playoff goal in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarter Finals against the Chicago Blackhawks, a series the Blues lost in six games.

Los Angeles Kings and Columbus Blue Jackets

On July 1, 2014, Cracknell signed a one-year deal as a free agent with the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings.[2] However, during training camp Cracknell failed to impress the Kings, who placed him on waivers. The Columbus Blue Jackets claimed him on October 7.[3] Cracknell appeared in 17 games for the Blue Jackets, recording one assist. Cracknell also appeared in 18 games for the Blue Jackets AHL affiliate, the Springfield Falcons, and recorded three goals and seven points.

Return to St. Louis

On February 26, 2015, Cracknell was reacquired by the Blues in exchange for future considerations.[4] Cracknell spent the remainder of the season with the Wolves.

Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers

On August 25, 2015, the Vancouver Canucks signed Cracknell as a free agent to a one-year, two-way contract.[5] Expected to begin the year with the Utica Comets, Cracknell impressed at training camp and was named to the Canucks' opening night roster for the 2015–16 season. On October 12, 2015, he scored his first goal for the Canucks.[6] Cracknell appeared in a career-high 44 games in Vancouver before he was placed on waivers and claimed by the Edmonton Oilers on February 29, 2016.[7]

Dallas Stars

On July 3, 2016, Cracknell moved again, signing as a free agent with the Dallas Stars on a one-year, two-way contract.[8] In his first game with the Stars, Cracknell recorded 2 points with a goal and an assist.[9] On March 24, 2017, Cracknell scored his first career hat trick in a 6–1 win against the San Jose Sharks.

New York Rangers

Cracknell played in a single game with the Stars to start the 2017–18 season before he was placed on waivers. On October 9, 2017, his tenure with the Stars ended, as the New York Rangers claimed Cracknell off waivers.[10] After playing four games with the Rangers, Cracknell was placed on waivers on October 24 and later reassigned to AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack.[11]

Montreal Canadiens

Cracknell appeared in 15 games with the Wolf Pack before he was traded to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Peter Holland on November 30, 2017.[12] Cracknell was immediately assigned to the Canadiens' AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket and played out the remainder of the season, contributing with 27 goals and 48 points in 52 games.

Toronto Maple Leafs and Anaheim Ducks

On July 1, 2018, a free agent, Cracknell agreed to a one-year, $650,000 contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs.[13] In the ensuing 2018–19 season, Cracknell appeared in 14 games and posted 10 points with AHL affiliate Toronto Marlies before the Maple Leafs traded him to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Steven Oleksy on December 10, 2018.[14]

Kunlun Red Star

After spending his first 13 professional seasons in North America, Cracknell left the NHL and signed his first contract abroad, agreeing to a one-year contract with Chinese club Kunlun Red Star of the KHL on July 4, 2019.[15]

Return to Edmonton

On September 10, 2020, Cracknell returned to North America and the Oilers' organization, signing a one-year, two-way contract.[16] Assigned to the Oilers AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors for the pandemic delayed 2020-21 season, Cracknell appeared in all 39 regular season games posting 11 goals and 19 assists for 30 points, placing third on the team in scoring. He helped the Condors claim the Pacific Division title in a playoff format by leading the club with 10 points in six postseason games.

An impending unrestricted free agent, Cracknell opted to remain within the Oilers organization, agreeing to a one-year AHL contract to continue with the Condors on June 2, 2021.[17]

Tucson Roadrunners and Henderson Silver Knights

Following two seasons with the Condors, Cracknell left as a free agent and was signed to a one-year AHL contract with the Tucson Roadrunners, a primary affiliate of the Arizona Coyotes, on July 26, 2022.[18]

On July 5, 2023, Cracknell signed a one-year contract with the Henderson Silver Knights.[19]

International play

In January 2022, Cracknell was selected to play for Team Canada at the 2022 Winter Olympics.[20][21][22]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
SeasonTeamLeague GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2002–03Kootenay IceWHL67741137110002
2003–04Kootenay IceWHL722635616341122
2004–05Kootenay IceWHL72192948651688166
2005–06Kootenay IceWHL724251938561456
2005–06Omaha Ak–Sar–Ben KnightsAHL61232
2006–07Las Vegas WranglersECHL31814223583366
2007–08Las Vegas WranglersECHL612930594721913224
2007–08Quad City FlamesAHL41010
2008–09Quad City FlamesAHL7910162636
2009–10Peoria RivermenAHL7617213840
2010–11Peoria RivermenAHL61619255442020
2010–11St. Louis BluesNHL243478
2011–12Peoria RivermenAHL7223264954
2011–12St. Louis BluesNHL21010
2012–13Peoria RivermenAHL4917163326
2012–13St. Louis BluesNHL20246450000
2013–14St. Louis BluesNHL19022051012
2013–14Chicago WolvesAHL28121325873142
2014–15Columbus Blue JacketsNHL170112
2014–15Springfield FalconsAHL183472
2014–15Chicago WolvesAHL227613851014
2015–16Vancouver CanucksNHL44551014
2015–16Edmonton OilersNHL80006
2016–17Dallas StarsNHL691061612
2017–18Dallas StarsNHL10000
2017–18New York RangersNHL40000
2017–18Hartford Wolf PackAHL152136
2017–18Laval RocketAHL5427214842
2018–19Toronto MarliesAHL14371010
2018–19San Diego GullsAHL32151328181579160
2018–19Anaheim DucksNHL20000
2019–20Kunlun Red StarKHL5210142416
2020–21Esbjerg EnergyDEN179132234
2020–21Bakersfield CondorsAHL3911193010637100
2021–22Bakersfield CondorsAHL582126471651012
2022–23Tucson RoadrunnersAHL642132533431120
NHL totals 210 21 22 43 46 10 1 0 1 2

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2022 Canada OG 6th 5 0 1 1 0
Senior totals 5 0 1 1 0

Awards and honours

Award Year
WHL
West Second All-Star Team 2006

References

  1. National Hockey League (2010). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2011. Triumph Books. p. 287. ISBN 978-1-60078-422-4.
  2. "Kings sign Adam Cracknell and David Van der Gulik to one-year contracts". Los Angeles Kings. July 1, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  3. "Blue Jackets claim Adam Cracknell on waivers from Kings". Columbus Blue Jackets. October 7, 2014. Retrieved October 7, 2014.
  4. "Blue Jackets trade Adam Cracknell to St. Louis Blues". Columbus Blue Jackets. February 26, 2015. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
  5. "Vancouver inks journeyman Adam Cracknell". NBC Sports. August 25, 2015. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
  6. "Canucks earn shootout victory in Anaheim". www.cbc.ca. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  7. "Waivers roundup: Edmonton claims two". National Hockey League. February 29, 2016. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
  8. "Stars sign RW Adam Cracknell to one-year contract". Dallas Stars. July 3, 2016. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
  9. Shapiro, Sean (October 14, 2016). "Adam Cracknell makes strong case to stick with Stars". www.todaysslapshot.com. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
  10. "Rangers Claim Forward Adam Cracknell". National Hockey League. October 9, 2017. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
  11. Calamia, Matt (October 24, 2017). "Practice Report: Cracknell On Waivers; Pavelec to Start Against Arizona". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
  12. "Canadiens acquire Adam Cracknell from the Rangers". Montreal Canadiens. November 30, 2017. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
  13. "Maple Leafs sign four players". Toronto Maple Leafs. July 1, 2018. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
  14. "Ducks acquire Cracknell from Toronto for Oleksy". Anaheim Ducks. December 10, 2018. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
  15. Kunlun Red Star (July 4, 2019). "Kunlun sign Adam Cracknell". Instagram. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
  16. "Oilers sign Adam Cracknell to one-year, two-way contract". Sportsnet. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  17. "Condors sign Cracknell for 2021-22". American Hockey League. June 2, 2021. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  18. "Roadrunners welcome Adam Cracknell". Tucson Roadrunners. July 26, 2022. Retrieved July 26, 2022.
  19. "Silver Knights sign Cracknell to one-year deal". American Hockey League. July 5, 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
  20. "Canada unveils non-NHL Olympic hockey roster with pro experience, young talent". www.cbc.ca/. CBC Sports. January 25, 2022. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
  21. Nichols, Paula (January 25, 2022). "Team Canada's 25-player men's hockey roster nominated for Beijing 2022". www.olympic.ca/. Canadian Olympic Committee. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
  22. Stephens, Mike (January 25, 2022). "Canada Names Men's 2022 Olympic Hockey Roster". The Hockey News. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
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