MLive’s Ansar Khan profiles Red Wings prospect Jack Adams this morning. Adams had a so-so freshman season at Union College, but the massive 6’5″ goal-scorer believes that he’ll rebound during his sophomore campaign:
Adams led the USHL in goals (37) and was fifth in points (60) with the Fargo Force in 2016-17. The native of Boxford, Mass. turned 21 midway through his freshman season at Union, in Schenectady, N.Y., when he picked up just four goals and 13 points in 28 games.
He called it an up and down season and a learning experience.
“I didn’t have the year I wanted, but Coach Bennett stressed to work on my 200-foot game,” Adams said. “I definitely improved defensively and improved away from the puck and using my size to my advantage. I think my skating has improved a lot in the last year.
“College is different, you only have 35 games, compared to junior where it’s 60-70, but you get five practices a week, so you get to develop that way. I was in the gym 3-4 times a week, lifted all spring, so it’s basically development all year long while taking classes and getting my degree, which is so important to my family and me (he’s focusing on history and political science). We have a great team coming back. I think we’ll make a good run, so I’m really excited to get back there.”
Continued, and Khan also posted a clip of Adams speaking with the media:
