Adam Henrique, born on February 6, 1990, is a Canadian professional ice hockey center currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers in the National Hockey League (NHL). Notably, he was drafted 82nd overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft and also played for the Anaheim Ducks before his eventual trade to the Oilers took place in March 2024.
During his major Junior hockey career, he played for the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), where he was part of the team that won consecutive Memorial Cups in 2009 and 2010. Moreover, he was named to the OHL-All Star game in 2010 before joining the Albany Devils in the American Hockey League (AHL), where he continued his development. During his rookie season there, he scored 25 goals and recorded 25 assists across 73 games, finishing as the team's second leading scorer. He also made his NHL debut that same season in a game against the Boston Bruins. Henrique later made the All-Rookie Team in 2012.
Adam Henrique Ethnicity
Adam Henrique has mixed ethnicity as his father is Portuguese and his mother is Polish.
Adam Henrique Nationality
Adam Henrique holds Canadian nationality and has represented Canada at the international level, including the World Championships and the World Junior Championships. Notably, he won gold at the 2021 World Championships and clinched Silver medals at the 2019 World Championships and at the 2010 World Junior Championships.
Adam Henrique's Birthplace and Hometown
Adam Henrique was born and raised in the small rural town of Burford, Ontario, where he played minor ice hockey for the Burford Coyotes in the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) Southern Countries League. He later participated in the 2003 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Brantford 99ers and then advanced to the AAA Brantford 99ers of the Pavilion League, playing there until his Minor Midget season in 2005-06.
Moreover, he was born to couple Joe and Teresa Henrique and is the second-oldest of four brothers.
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