Sam Rinzel

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Sam Rinzel
Sam Rinzel of the Minnesota Golden Gophers men's ice hockey warming up before game against the Wisconsin Badgers at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin on November 9, 2024 (2154 1).jpg
Rinzel with the Minnesota Golden Gophers in February 2024
Born (2004-06-25) June 25, 2004 (age 21)
Chanhassen, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Chicago Blackhawks
Rockford IceHogs  (AHL)
NHL draft 25th overall, 2022
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career 2025–present

Sam Rinzel (born June 25, 2004) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a defenseman for the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Blackhawks 25th overall in the 2022 NHL entry draft. He played college ice hockey for the University of Minnesota.

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Playing career

At the conclusion of his junior season with the University of Minnesota in 2024–25, Rinzel concluded his collegiate career by signing a three-year, entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on March 29, 2025. [1] He played in nine games in the 2024–25 NHL season and registered five assists.

During the 2025–26 season, Rinzel scored his first NHL goal during a 3–2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on October 11, 2025. [2] On December 8, after recording eight points in 28 games, he was assigned to the Rockford IceHogs, Chicago's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate. [3]

International play

Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
World Junior Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2024 Sweden

On December 16, 2023, Rinzel was named to the United States junior team to compete at the 2024 World Junior Championships. [4]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2019–20 Chaska High USHS 25459830000
2020–21Chaska HighUSHS198172512—————
2021–22Chaska HighUSHS279293822—————
2021–22 Waterloo Black Hawks USHL 212810860004
2022–23 Waterloo Black HawksUSHL58927363631232
2023–24 University of Minnesota B1G 392262820—————
2024–25 University of MinnesotaB1G4010223212—————
2024–25 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 90550—————
NHL totals90550—————

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2021 United States HG18 5th40002
2024 United States WJC Gold medal icon.svg70112
Junior totals110114

Awards and honors

AwardYearRef
College
Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year 2025
All-Big Ten First Team 2025
All-Big Ten Second Team 2024 [5]
All-Big Ten Freshman Team 2024
AHCA West First Team All-American 2025 [6]

References

  1. ↑ "Blackhawks sign Moore and Rinzel to entry-level deals". Chicago Blackhawks. March 29, 2025. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
  2. ↑ Miles, Bruce (October 11, 2025). "Guhle scores with 15 seconds left in 3rd, Canadiens edge Blackhawks". NHL.com. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Chicago Blackhawks send defenseman Sam Rinzel to AH". ESPN.com. December 8, 2025. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
  4. ↑ Morreale, Mike G. (December 16, 2023). "Gauthier leads United States 2024 World Junior roster". NHL.com. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Big Ten Conference Announces Hockey Postseason Awards". BigTen.org. Big Ten Conference. March 19, 2024. Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Boston College leads way with four 2024-25 All-Americans". USCHO.com. April 11, 2025. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
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