Adam Dennis Erne (born April 20, 1995) is an American professional

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winger who is currently an

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. He most recently played on a professional tryout (PTO) with the

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of the

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(AHL). He was drafted in the second round, 33rd overall, by the

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in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Juniors

Erne grew up playing hockey in

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before moving to

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at the age of 13 to skate for a select team. He began his junior career with the

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of the

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. In his one-season, he recorded 10 goals and 18 points over 45 games. The Ice's head coach, Charlie Skjodt, told

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that Erne often led the team in hits. He was eventually offered a scholarship to play ice hockey at

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. On April 1, 2014, the Lightning signed Erne to an entry-level contract. In his final season with the

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, Erne was awarded the

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as the

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playoff most valuable player, following the team's game seven President Cup final victory. The Remparts ultimately fell to the

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in the

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. During the regular season, Erne recorded 41 goals and 45 assists for 86 points, along with a plus-21 and 102 penalty minutes.

Professional

On September 19, 2013, the

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Department of Player Safety announced that Erne would have a hearing for an incident during a preseason game against the

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on Wednesday night at the

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. In the first period, Erne was assessed a minor penalty for an illegal check to the head for a hit on St. Louis forward

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. Sobotka left the game after the hit and did not return. 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. On January 2, 2017, the Lightning recalled Erne from the

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. On January 3, 2017, Lightning head coach, Jon Cooper, informed the media that Erne would be making his NHL debut. 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. Erne made his NHL debut that night against the

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. On March 3, 2017, Erne recorded his first career NHL goal and point against the

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. On March 20, 2018, Erne recorded his first career NHL assist. The assist came in a 4–3 Lightning win over the visiting

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. On August 14, 2019, Erne was traded to the

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in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. During the shortened 2020-21 season, Erne scored 11 goals, tied for the team lead with teammate

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. On September 12, 2023, Erne signed a professional tryout agreement with the

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. On October 13, 2023, Erne was signed to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 by the Oilers. In the season, Erne made 24 regular season appearances with the Oilers registering 1 goal and 1 assist. He split the season with the Oilers AHL affiliate, the

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, posting 6 goals and 12 points through 36 games. As a free agent from the Oilers, he went un-signed over the summer. On September 10, 2024, Erne accepted an invitation to attend the

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training camp for the season on a professional tryout (PTO). Without a contract offer from the Rangers, Erne was signed to a PTO with affiliate the

of the AHL to begin the season. Following 10 appearances with the Wolf Pack, registering just 1 assist, Erne was released from his PTO on November 16, 2024.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honors

References

External links

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