Adam Burish

Adam Burish
Burish during his tenure with the Chicago Blackhawks
Born	(1983-01-06) January 6, 1983 (age 34) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position	Right wing
Shoots	Right
SHL team Former teams	none Malmö Redhawks Växjö Lakers Chicago Blackhawks Dallas Stars San Jose Sharks
National team	United States
NHL Draft	282nd overall, 2002 Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career	2006–present

Adam Mark Burish (born January 6, 1983) is an American professional ice hockey winger who is currently a free agent. He last played for the Malmö Redhawks of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Burish was drafted in the 9th round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, 282nd overall by the Chicago Blackhawks.

Prior to his NHL career Burish, a Madison, Wisconsin native, played at the University of Wisconsin and graduated with a degree in Economics. He served as captain for the national champion 2005–06 team, and assisted on both goals (by Robbie Earl and Tom Gilbert) in Wisconsin's 2-1 victory over Boston College in the title game.

In the 2009–10 season, he was a member of the Stanley Cup winning Chicago Blackhawks.

On July 1, 2010, Burish left the Blackhawks as a free agent and signed a two-year deal with the Dallas Stars at $1.15 million per year.

Upon expiration of his contract with the Stars, on July 1, 2012, Burish signed a four-year deal with the San Jose Sharks at $1.8 million per year, reuniting with University of Wisconsin teammate Joe Pavelski.

On October 17, 2013, Burish had surgery to an injured back and was placed on Injured Reserve.

In the 2014–15 season, on November 21, 2014, Burish was placed on waivers by the Sharks and was sent down to play with affiliate, the Worcester Sharks of the AHL. On January 14, 2015, the Chicago Wolves acquired Burish via loan. After concluding the season with the Wolves, on June 19, 2015, Burish was bought out from the final year of his contract with the Sharks, releasing him to free agency.