As more CHL teams unveil their Quarter Century teams, one current and another former Oiler has landed among the greats of 21st-century Canadian junior hockey.
On Tuesday, the OHL’s Windsor Spitfires unveiled their Quarter Century squad, with current Edmonton Oilers forward Adam Henrique and former Oilers first overall pick Taylor Hall being named to the First Team.
Henrique spent four seasons with the Spitfires from 2006-2010, with 228 points in 238 games played, taking on a leadership role as Windsor took home its first two Memorial Cup championships in 2009 and 2010. Most notably, he scored the OT winner against the Drummondville Voltigeurs in the semi-final in 2009, sending the group to the finals. He also scored the game-opening goal in both finals appearances.
Overall, he had 47 points in 44 OHL playoff appearances with the Spitfires and eight goals and 17 points in 10 Memorial Cup matches. His size and two-way play made him a strong playoff performer, which was also showcased last year in his first post-season appearance with Edmonton where he contributed four goals and seven points as a depth piece at the age of 34.
Through it all, his consistency on the ice, proven leadership qualities, and strong abilities in clutch moments made him a fan favourite in Windsor, and a clear candidate to be named to their Quarter Century First Team. While his offensive prowess may have slowed significantly since those days, the veteran forward still brings those same leadership qualities to today’s Oilers group. The Brantford, Ontario native is currently on the first year of a two-year, $6 million deal that he signed with Oilers last summer after being dealt to Edmonton from the Anaheim Ducks ahead of last season’s trade deadline.
Hall, meanwhile, played three seasons with the Spitfires, including as a part of those two championship winning squads. He had 280 points in 183 games played in Windsor, with his strong play in the OHL earning him the honour of being Edmonton’s first-overall pick in the 2010 NHL entry draft. Hall was also a strong playoff performer in Windsor, but unfortunately never got the opportunity to showcase those talents in Edmonton. Regardless, he played a strong role in turning the tide for the Oilers with 263 points in 381 career games with the franchise.

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