Edmonton Oilers forward Adam Henrique was honoured at Rogers Place on Thursday night as the team celebrated his 1,000th NHL game milestone. Henrique officially reached the 1,000-game mark earlier in the week, and the Oilers recognized the achievement with a pre-game ceremony attended by his wife and children.
The forward was presented with commemorative gifts and a tribute video chronicling his career highlights before joining his family on the blue carpet. Henrique’s wife shared an image of a surprise party setup featuring giant blue “1000” balloons, orange and navy decor, and a custom cake in team colours. “1000!!! 💙🧡” she captioned the story, tagging Adam’s wife Lauren Henrique.
Other Oilers partners also joined in the celebration online. Max Jones’ wife, Alexa, shared a photo of the Henrique family on the ice with the message: “Congratulations Henrique Fam!!! We love you guys 🥹👊.” Defenseman Darnell Nurse’s wife, Mikayla Nurse, posted a shot of the ceremony at Rogers Place, writing: “Congratulations ✨🦆 @lo.henrique_.”
Matleena Laakso, wife of Kasperi Kapanen, shared a similar arena view adding: “1000!!! Congratulations Henrique family!! 🤍 @lo_henrique_.” Mattias Ekholm’s wife, Ida Bjornstad, praised the milestone with: “Congratulations Henrique family! @lo_henrique_ What an accomplishment! 🙏”
Adam Henrique joined the Edmonton Oilers on March 6, 2024, when he was acquired from the Anaheim Ducks in a three-team trade. Henrique has now played 16 seasons for the Devils, Ducks, and Oilers, tallying 277 goals and 286 assists in 1,005 games.
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### Adam Henrique Calls 1,000 NHL Games Milestone ‘Special’
Earlier last week, the 34-year-old cracked a smile when asked about reaching his 1,000th NHL game. He admitted that the milestone had taken on extra meaning recently.
When asked what the number represents, Henrique explained that reaching career touchpoints like this feels especially rewarding for both him and his family.
“That’s why I love playing the game. When all the family comes to visit, everybody’s together,” Henrique said. “It’s always a bit hectic and chaotic with our family, but that’s all part of the fun. We’ve had a lot of memories along the way and still plenty more to come.”
He also admitted that his perspective has changed over time. Early in his career, he was just focused on earning one NHL game. Now, he sees how meaningful these milestones are and appreciates them even more.
“Early in your career, you just want to play one game. You’re not thinking about a thousand that early on,” he explained. “You’re just trying to establish yourself as an NHL everyday player. You have everybody from the superstars to the fourth-line players that make careers out of it and get to a thousand games. So I think it’s a pretty special milestone.”
Henrique signed a two-year, $6 million extension in July and has since settled into a key depth-centre role on the Oilers team.
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Adam Henrique’s 1,000th game milestone underscores his longevity and dedication to the sport, making him an integral part of the Edmonton Oilers’ roster and a respected veteran in the NHL community.
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