Adam Henrique is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Notably, Henrique began his minor ice hockey career in the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) Southern Counties League, playing for the Burford Coyotes. He also played in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Brantford 99ers and in the Pavilion League with the AAA Brantford 99ers, where he played until his minor midget season in 2005–06. Henrique later advanced to major junior Hockey, joining the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), where he spent four seaons and helped the team to back-to-back Memorial Cups in 2009 and 2010.
Moreover, Henrique was selected 82nd overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft and began his professional career with the Albany Devils of the American Hockey League in the 2011-2012 season. Matter of factly, he made his NHL debut towards the end of the regular season that year against the Boston Bruins. Henrique was later re-called by the Devils on April 11, 2011, and immediately made his impact in the league, achieving the Rookie of the Month title in December 2011.
Who are the parents of Adam Henrique?
Adam Henrique is the son of Joe and Teresa Henrique. They have four sons together and Adam is second-oldest of all four brothers. Henrique family is the native of Burford, Ontario, a small town about 90 minutes west of Toronto. Despite modest belongings, Adam Henrique's parents often travel to watch him play and celebrate his achievements.
Who is Adam Henrique's father?
Adam Henrique's father is Joe Henrique, a farmer who cultivates tobacco and ginseng. Notably, he is of Portuguese ancestry and didn't know anything about ice hockey before Adam Henrique picked it up. Moreover, Henrique once mentioned in an interview, that when he used to wake up for practices, his parents would already be awake dress him before take him to to rink, and to the tournaments.
Who is Adam Henrique's mother?
Teresa Henrique is Adam Henrique's mother. Notably, she is of Polish ancestry and raised four kids, including Adam Henreque. Moreover, Henrique is often seen sharing his mother's pictures on Mother's Day.
However, any other relevant information regarding her personal or professional life is not documented in any public domain.
What is the nationality of Adam Henrique's parents?
Adam Henrique's parents, Joe and Teresa Henrique, are Canadian citizens. They are the natives of Burford, Ontario, a small town about 90 minutes west of Toronto. Interestingly his parents have diverse backgrounds as his father is Portuguese while his mother is Polish.
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