Adam McQuaid facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Adam McQuaid
McQuaid with the Boston Bruins in September 2015
Born	(1986-10-12) October 12, 1986 (age 38) Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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
NHL Draft	55th overall, 2005 Columbus Blue Jackets
Playing career	2007–2019

Adam McQuaid was born on October 12, 1986. He is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played as a defenceman in the National Hockey League (NHL). Adam played for the Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, and Columbus Blue Jackets.

McQuaid was known for his strong and physical style of play. He was often called an "enforcer" because he would protect his teammates, especially younger or smaller players. In 2011, he helped the Boston Bruins win the famous Stanley Cup.

Adam's Hockey Journey

Starting in Junior Hockey

Adam McQuaid began his hockey career playing for the Cornwall Thunder in his hometown. Later, he joined the Sudbury Wolves in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He played four seasons with the Wolves.

In 2003, when he was 17, McQuaid was picked 43rd overall in the OHL Priority Selection. In his final season with the Wolves, he helped them reach the OHL Final.

Becoming a Professional Player

The Columbus Blue Jackets chose Adam McQuaid in the second round of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. He was the 55th player picked overall. However, he did not play for Columbus right away.

Instead, he was traded to the Boston Bruins before playing any games for Columbus. The Bruins then signed him to a three-year contract.

McQuaid with the Providence Bruins in February 2009

Adam started his professional career with the Providence Bruins. This team is Boston's minor league affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL). In his first season, he scored nine points.

On February 7, 2010, McQuaid scored his first NHL goal. It was a game-winning goal against the Montreal Canadiens.

During the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals, a hockey expert called him "one tough hombre," meaning he was a very strong player. A week later, McQuaid and the Bruins won the Stanley Cup! They beat the Vancouver Canucks 4–0 in Game 7. This was Adam's first Stanley Cup win.

In 2011, McQuaid signed a new three-year contract with the Bruins.

Later Years and Retirement

In the 2012–13 season, McQuaid helped the Bruins reach the Stanley Cup Finals again. He scored an important game-winning goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins. However, the Bruins lost in the Finals to the Chicago Blackhawks.

Adam missed most of the 2013–14 season because of an illness.

In 2015, he signed another four-year contract with the Bruins. In 2017, he broke his right leg during a game and was out for some time.

After playing nine seasons with the Boston Bruins, McQuaid was traded. In 2018, he joined the New York Rangers. He played 36 games for the Rangers, scoring 2 goals and 5 points.

In 2019, McQuaid was traded again. He went back to the Columbus Blue Jackets, the team that first drafted him. He scored his first goal as a Blue Jacket in March 2019, which was also a game-winning goal.

On January 16, 2021, Adam McQuaid announced that he was officially retiring from professional hockey. He had played for 12 seasons.

In August 2021, McQuaid returned to the Boston Bruins organization. He became the team's new player development coordinator. In this role, he helps younger players improve their skills.

Adam's Life Outside Hockey

Adam McQuaid is a Christian. When he played for the Boston Bruins, he helped start a Bible study group for his teammates.

In 2018, Adam married his girlfriend, Stephanie Enserink.

His sister, Michelle McQuaid, is also a talented athlete. She has competed in curling at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts several times, representing Prince Edward Island. His brother, Chad McQuaid, is a lawyer in Charlottetown.

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