What is Adam Henrique's nationality?

Last Modified May 20, 2025 05:31 GMT
NHL: APR 16 Oilers at Sharks
Adam Henrique. Source: Getty Images

Adam Henrique is a Canadian professional ice hockey center 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.

Also Read: Adam Henrique wife

Adam Henrique's 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. (via NHL's official website)

Adam Henrique's birthplace and hometown

Adam Henrique was born and raised in the small rural town of Burford, Ontario, Canada, where he played minor ice hockey for the Burford Coyotes in the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) Southern Counties 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.

FAQs on Adam Henrique

A. Adam Henrique was born in Brantford, Ontario, to Joe and Teresa Henrique.
A. Adam Henrique started with the Burford Coyotes of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) Southern Counties League.
A.  Adam Henrique holds Canadian nationality.
A. Yes, Adam Henrique's father is Portuguese.

A. Adam Henrique is a Portuguese from his father's side and a Pole from his mother's side.

Related Stories

NHL trade rumors: Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson more valuable as a trade chip owing to incompatibility with current HC's system NHL trade rumors: Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson more valuable as a trade chip owing to incompatibility with current HC's system
NHL trade rumors: Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson more valuable as a trade chip owing to incompatibility with current HC's system
1d
Dominik Hasek slams Donald Trump-Vladimir Putin Alaska summit, calls out Russian President’s 'red-carpet' welcome by U.S. Soldiers Dominik Hasek slams Donald Trump-Vladimir Putin Alaska summit, calls out Russian President’s 'red-carpet' welcome by U.S. Soldiers
Dominik Hasek slams Donald Trump-Vladimir Putin Alaska summit, calls out Russian President’s 'red-carpet' welcome by U.S. Soldiers
Patrik Laine's wife Jordan shares behind-the-scenes glimpse at Laine-Barkov charity golf tournament in Finland Patrik Laine's wife Jordan shares behind-the-scenes glimpse at Laine-Barkov charity golf tournament in Finland
Patrik Laine's wife Jordan shares behind-the-scenes glimpse at Laine-Barkov charity golf tournament in Finland
Top NHL analyst makes bold Brady Tkachuk prediction linked to Senators new arena Top NHL analyst makes bold Brady Tkachuk prediction linked to Senators new arena
Top NHL analyst makes bold Brady Tkachuk prediction linked to Senators new arena
Jets' Mark Scheifele makes feelings known about Jonathan Toews returning to NHL with hometown team Jets' Mark Scheifele makes feelings known about Jonathan Toews returning to NHL with hometown team
Jets' Mark Scheifele makes feelings known about Jonathan Toews returning to NHL with hometown team
NHL Trade Rumor: Edmonton Oilers eyeing Boston Bruins' ex-first-round winger amid heated trade talks NHL Trade Rumor: Edmonton Oilers eyeing Boston Bruins' ex-first-round winger amid heated trade talks
NHL Trade Rumor: Edmonton Oilers eyeing Boston Bruins' ex-first-round winger amid heated trade talks
7h
Calgary Flames' winger talent rated as one of the worst by NHL analyst despite $84,000,000 forward's comeback season Calgary Flames' winger talent rated as one of the worst by NHL analyst despite $84,000,000 forward's comeback season
Calgary Flames' winger talent rated as one of the worst by NHL analyst despite $84,000,000 forward's comeback season
18h
NHL trade rumors: Montreal Canadiens interested in $25,000,000 forward to fill 2C hole NHL trade rumors: Montreal Canadiens interested in $25,000,000 forward to fill 2C hole
NHL trade rumors: Montreal Canadiens interested in $25,000,000 forward to fill 2C hole
20h
NHL analyst believes $54,000,000 superstar may end up being the 'best defenseman ever' and it's not Quinn Hughes NHL analyst believes $54,000,000 superstar may end up being the 'best defenseman ever' and it's not Quinn Hughes
NHL analyst believes $54,000,000 superstar may end up being the 'best defenseman ever' and it's not Quinn Hughes
2h
NHL columnist opines Connor McDavid will take a discount on massive contract extension to help Oilers land free agents NHL columnist opines Connor McDavid will take a discount on massive contract extension to help Oilers land free agents
NHL columnist opines Connor McDavid will take a discount on massive contract extension to help Oilers land free agents
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
down arrow icon
More
bell-icon Manage notifications