Sam Rinzel

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Sam Rinzel
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Rinzel playing with the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers in February 2024
Born (2004-06-25) June 25, 2004 (age 20)
Chanhassen, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Right
NCAA team University of Minnesota
NHL draft 25th overall, 2022
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career TBDpresent

Sam Rinzel (born June 25, 2004) is an American college ice hockey defenseman for the University of Minnesota of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). He was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft with the 25th overall pick in the draft. [1] [2]

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International play

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

On December 16, 2023, Rinzel was named to the United States men's national junior ice hockey team to compete at the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. [3]

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
NCAA totals392262820

International

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

Awards and honors

AwardYear
College
All-Big Ten Second Team 2024 [4]
All-Big Ten Freshman Team 2024

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References

  1. "Sam Rinzel". Elite Prospects. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
  2. Baum, Carter (July 7, 2022). "DRAFT: Blackhawks Select Sam Rinzel at No. 25 Overall". nhl.com. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
  3. Morreale, Mike G. (December 16, 2023). "Gauthier leads United States 2024 World Junior roster". NHL.com. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  4. "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.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Chicago Blackhawks first round draft pick
2022
Succeeded by