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2003 Award Honoree Adam Graves Left wing Adam Graves of the San Jose Sharks has been honored, both publicly and privately, for his ongoing charitable activities wherever he has played - Detroit, Edmonton, New York and San Jose. The 16-year veteran of the NHL has long been a role model for good citizenship, giving and fair play. A native of Toronto, Ontario, Graves broke into the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings in 1988. He won a Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers in 1990, and spent 10 productive seasons with the New York Rangers, winning a second Stanley Cup in 1994. In 1994, Graves scored 52 goals and became the first Ranger ever to surpass 50 goals in one season. That same year he was honored with the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, which is presented annually to "the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community." In 2001, Graves received the Bill Masterson Trophy, honoring the "player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey." Traded to San Jose in 2001, Graves quickly became a driving force with community and youth activities in the Bay Area. He is an avid supporter of The Sharks Foundation, a nonprofit organization established by the Sharks dedicated to meeting the social, cultural and educational needs of the community. Graves has participated actively in community programs such as S. J.
Sharkie's annual Miniature Golf Classic, the Bud Light Sharks Foundation
Golf Classic, the Sharks Foundation Toys for Tots Drive and the HP Reading
is Cool Program. Adam and his wife, Violet, have three children. |
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