Adam McQuaid facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Adam McQuaid |
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McQuaid with the Boston Bruins in 2015
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| Born | October 12, 1986 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) | ||
| Weight | 209 lb (95 kg; 14 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Boston Bruins New York Rangers Columbus Blue Jackets |
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| NHL Draft | 55th overall, 2005 Columbus Blue Jackets |
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| Playing career | 2007–2019 | ||
Adam McQuaid (born October 12, 1986) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played as a defenceman in the National Hockey League (NHL). His teams included the Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, and Columbus Blue Jackets. McQuaid was known for his strong, physical play. He often protected younger or smaller teammates. He helped the Bruins win the Stanley Cup in 2011.
Playing Career
Early Hockey Days
Adam McQuaid started playing youth hockey in his hometown. This was in Cornwall, Prince Edward Island. Later, he played junior hockey for the Sudbury Wolves. This team is part of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He played with them for four seasons.
In 2003, McQuaid was picked in the OHL draft. He was 17 years old at the time. In his last season with the Wolves, he helped them reach the OHL Final. They lost to the Plymouth Whalers in six games.
Becoming a Pro Player
The Columbus Blue Jackets picked McQuaid in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. He was the 55th player chosen overall. But he did not play for Columbus right away. Instead, he was traded to the Boston Bruins. This trade happened before he played any NHL games. The Bruins then signed him to a three-year contract.
He first played for the Providence Bruins. This team is Boston's minor league affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL). He scored nine points in his first professional season (2007–08).
McQuaid scored his first NHL goal on February 7, 2010. It was a game-winning goal against the Montreal Canadiens. The Bruins won that game 3–0. In 2011, McQuaid won his first Stanley Cup with the Bruins. This was a huge achievement for him.
In July 2011, McQuaid signed a new three-year contract with Boston. It was worth $4.7 million.
In 2012–13, McQuaid helped the Bruins reach the Stanley Cup Finals again. He scored an important goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins. This goal helped them win Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final. However, the Bruins lost in the Final to the Chicago Blackhawks.
McQuaid missed much of the 2013–14 season due to an illness. On June 26, 2015, he signed another four-year contract with the Bruins. This one was worth $11 million.
In 2018, McQuaid was traded to the New York Rangers. He played 36 games for them. He added a strong physical presence to the Rangers' defense. Later, in February 2019, he was traded again. He went back to his original draft team, the Columbus Blue Jackets. On March 15, 2019, he scored his first goal for the Blue Jackets. It was the game-winning goal in a 3–0 shutout victory.
On January 16, 2021, Adam McQuaid announced his retirement. He played professional hockey for 12 seasons. In August 2021, he rejoined the Boston Bruins. He now works as the team’s player development coordinator.
Personal Life
Adam McQuaid is a Christian. While playing for the Boston Bruins, he helped start a Bible study group.
He married Stephanie Enserink in 2018. His sister, Michelle McQuaid, is also an athlete. She has competed in curling at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts several times. His brother, Chad McQuaid, is a lawyer in Charlottetown.
Images for kids
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McQuaid with the Boston Bruins in 2015
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McQuaid with the Providence Bruins in 2009
