Adam Cracknell (born July 15, 1985) is a

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who is currently playing with the

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in the

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(AHL)

Playing career

Junior

Cracknell played

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for the

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in the

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(WHL) between

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and 2006. Following his second season with the club, he was selected in the ninth round (279th overall) by the

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during the

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. 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.

Professional

;Calgary Flames and St. Louis Blues Cracknell spent his first three professional seasons with the Flames' minor league affiliates, skating with the

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of the

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(ECHL) and the

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of the

(AHL). However, he never appeared in a game for the club. On July 16, 2009, Cracknell signed a one-year contract with the

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Cracknell spent the majority of the 2011 season playing for the Blues affiliate, the

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of the

. The Blues recalled him on March 1, 2011, and on March 12, Cracknell scored his first NHL goal in a game against the

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. On April 17, 2014, Cracknell scored his first Stanley Cup Playoff goal in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarter Finals against the

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, 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. However, during training camp Cracknell failed to impress the Kings, who placed him on waivers. The Columbus Blue Jackets claimed him on October 7. 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

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, 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. 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. Expected to begin the year with the

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, 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. 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. ;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. In his first game with the Stars, Cracknell recorded 2 points with a goal and an assist. 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 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

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claimed Cracknell off waivers. After playing four games with the Rangers, Cracknell was placed on waivers on October 24 and later reassigned to AHL affiliate, the

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. ;Montreal Canadiens Cracknell appeared in 15 games with the Wolf Pack before he was traded to the

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in exchange for Peter Holland on November 30, 2017. Cracknell was immediately assigned to the Canadiens' AHL affiliate, the

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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, Cracknell as a free agent, agreed to a one-year, $650,000 contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. In the ensuing 2018–19 season, Cracknell appeared in 14 games and posted 10 points with AHL affiliate, the

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before the Maple Leafs traded him to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for

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on December 10, 2018. ;Kunlun Red Star After spending his first 13 professional seasons in North America, Cracknell left the NHL and signed his first contract abroad by agreeing to a one-year contract with Chinese club Kunlun Red Star of the KHL on July 4, 2019. ;Return to Edmonton On September 10, 2020, Cracknell returned to North America and the Oilers' organization, signing a one-year, two-way contract. Assigned to the Oilers AHL affiliate, the

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for the pandemic delayed

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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. As 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. ;Tucson Roadrunners 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

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, on July 26, 2022.

International play

In January 2022, Cracknell was selected to play for

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Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honours

References

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* * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Cracknell, Adam 1985 births Living people Anaheim Ducks players Bakersfield Condors players Calgary Flames draft picks Canadian ice hockey right wingers Chicago Wolves players Columbus Blue Jackets players Dallas Stars players Edmonton Oilers players Hartford Wolf Pack players Ice hockey people from Saskatchewan Kootenay Ice players HC Kunlun Red Star players Las Vegas Wranglers players Laval Rocket players New York Rangers players Ice hockey players at the 2022 Winter Olympics Olympic ice hockey players of Canada Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights players Peoria Rivermen (AHL) players Quad City Flames players St. Louis Blues players San Diego Gulls (AHL) players Sportspeople from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Springfield Falcons players Toronto Marlies players Tucson Roadrunners players Vancouver Canucks players