Adam Henrich
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Adam Henrich is a professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for Alleghe HC of the Italian Serie A.
Henrich was drafted as the 60th overall selection in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft
by the Tampa Bay Lightning
. He was Tampa Bay's first selection of the draft. Adam has also played for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
, Springfield Falcons
and Norfolk Admirals
.
of the Ontario Hockey League
. He tied four Battalion playoff records, including most games played (32) and most power-play goals (4) in a career. His 97 career Battalion goals rank second all-time to the 111 scored by Raffi Torres
.
Adam had his strongest year for the Norfolk Admirals
of the American Hockey League
in the 2007–08 season.
, drafted 13th overall by the Edmonton Oilers
in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft
, is currently playing in the Italian Serie A
for HC Asiago while simultaneously completing his undergraduate degree with York University
.
Henrich is Jewish. Being a proud member of the Jewish faith, Adam makes it his responsibility to promote the Israel Ice Hockey Federation
and any other Jewish hockey organization.
Henrich was drafted as the 60th overall selection in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft
2002 NHL Entry Draft
The 2002 NHL Entry Draft was held June 22–23 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. 291 players were drafted in total: 35 from the OHL; 23 from the QMJHL; 43 from the WHL; 41 from the NCAA; 6 from U.S high schools and 110 from outside North America....
by the Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the...
. He was Tampa Bay's first selection of the draft. Adam has also played for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are the American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins. They play in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza...
, Springfield Falcons
Springfield Falcons
The Springfield Falcons are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Springfield, Massachusetts, at the MassMutual Center and are the top affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League. The Falcons' two main rivals are the Connecticut Whale and the...
and Norfolk Admirals
Norfolk Admirals
The Norfolk Admirals are a minor professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League, and are affiliated with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Admirals play in Norfolk, Virginia, at the Norfolk Scope.-History:...
.
Playing career
Adam enjoyed a very successful junior career playing four seasons for the Brampton BattalionBrampton Battalion
The Brampton Battalion are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team is based in Brampton, Ontario and started playing in 1998.-History:The Brampton Battalion were granted an expansion franchise on December 3, 1996...
of the Ontario Hockey League
Ontario Hockey League
The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada....
. He tied four Battalion playoff records, including most games played (32) and most power-play goals (4) in a career. His 97 career Battalion goals rank second all-time to the 111 scored by Raffi Torres
Raffi Torres
Raphael "Raffi" Torres is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the New York Islanders fifth overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He has additionally played in the NHL for the Edmonton Oilers,...
.
Adam had his strongest year for the Norfolk Admirals
Norfolk Admirals
The Norfolk Admirals are a minor professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League, and are affiliated with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Admirals play in Norfolk, Virginia, at the Norfolk Scope.-History:...
of the American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
in the 2007–08 season.
Personal life
Adam comes from a family of athletes. Older brother Michael HenrichMichael Henrich
Michael Henrich is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Henrich is currently a member of HC Asiago of the Serie A in Italy. An NHL first-round draft pick of the Edmonton Oilers in 1998, Henrich played several years of professional hockey in North America before moving to professional hockey...
, drafted 13th overall by the Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....
in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft
1998 NHL Entry Draft
The 1998 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 27 at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York. A total of 258 players were drafted.- Selections by round :Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.- Round one :- Round two :...
, is currently playing in the Italian Serie A
Serie A
Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
for HC Asiago while simultaneously completing his undergraduate degree with York University
York University
York University is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada's third-largest university, Ontario's second-largest graduate school, and Canada's leading interdisciplinary university....
.
Henrich is Jewish. Being a proud member of the Jewish faith, Adam makes it his responsibility to promote the Israel Ice Hockey Federation
Israel Ice Hockey Federation
The Ice Hockey Federation of Israel is recognized as the governing body for amateur ice hockey in Israel and is a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation...
and any other Jewish hockey organization.