Capitals Corner Profile: Alex Henry

It's Saturday night and our guest in Capitals Corner is defender Alex Henry. The 26-year-old joins Washington as a free agent acquisition from Boston and will move to the farm squad for continued development.

Henry checks in at 6-5 and 220 pounds, and his size is a big asset for the club. He has good intensity and great strength. He's also very durable and decent in his own end. Alex needs to work on his discipline and his overall skill level if he's to make it to the big club in the future. Last season with the Bruins, he scored two goals and added seven assists with 64 hits and 204 PIMs in 50 games.

Alex was born in Elliot Lake, Ontario and he makes his off-season home in London, Ontario. Growing up, Henry enjoyed skiing, playing basketball and volleyball as well as hockey. His first job was cutting grass.

Henry is single and enjoys fishing in his spare time. His favorite vacation spot is Elliot Lake, and his nickname is "Hank." Alex lists tennis as his favorite sport to watch and he listens to Tragically Hop and loves The Simpsons on television.

When it comes to hockey, Henry's pre-game ritual includes a meal of chicken and pasta. He recalls playing in the Ontario Hockey League finals as his most memorable hockey moment. Alex rooted for the Montreal Canadiens as a kid, and his favorite player was Ray Bourque.

Come back next time when we take a look at another player in Capitals Corner.