Player's Profile
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- Name: Adam Henrique
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 183 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-02-06
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted: 2008
- Hometown: Burford, Ontario
- Acquired: 3rd round (82nd overall), 2008 by NJ
- Playing In: CHL
Adam Henrique
Prospect Grade: 6.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: While Henrique's numbers didn't really take a huge jump forward this year, that was more due to him playing on a deep and talented Windsor team and didn't get the type of offensive minutes that he likely would have received had he been on another team. He recorded 22 goals and 22 assists in 62 games, along with a +17 rating. His 44 total points matched his total from the 2006-07 season. He had a solid, though short lived playoff, contributing five points in five games. The Devils likely got a good read on the type of player Henrique was while they were scouting Brad Snetsinger, and had help in earning him a selection in the third round of the 2007-08 NHL draft by New Jersey.
2008-09: Henrique was expected to take on more responsibilities with the powerhouse Spitfires for the 2008-09 season. Included in those responsibilities was more of an offensive role, while not sacrificing his strong defensive zone play and he did just that as Henrique's regular season play was quite stellar. On one of the CHL's top-ranked teams that had many players post gaudy numbers, Henrique had a stellar +39 rating and averaged over a point per game, scoring 30 goals and 33 assists in 56 games, all career highs. He put up another 17 points in 20 games in Windsor's march to the Memorial Cup, and capped a great season for the Memorial Cup Champions by finishing tied for the tournament lead in scoring.
Talent Analysis
Henrique plays a style of game that will make him fit easily into the organization. He's a sound two-way center who excels on face-offs and the penalty kill. Henrique has good offensive skills and instincts, but hasn't really got a chance to showcase them just yet. His intensity wavers from time to time, but that is common for most players his age.
Future
Henrique isn't flashy, but he's solid in all facets of the game. He has very good on-ice smarts, shines playing an assertive two-way game, and as an added bonus, he shows great leadership skills. Henrique is the type of unheralded prospect who often gets overlooked, but that's not the case in New Jersey.
Likely to turn pro in 2010-11.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: February, 8th 2010
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