After studying at Harvard where he played Goaltender on the varsity team, Adams became president of the Canadian American Hockey League farm team, the Boston Tigers, in 1932. Adams was also involved with other sports, as secretary to the National League's Boston Braves. Adams stepped down as president in 1970 replaced by his son Weston Adams Jr. He remained on as Chairman of the Board until his death in 1973. Boston would win 2 more cup in 1970 & 1972. Weston was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1972.