Vinni Lettieri

Last updated
Vinni Lettieri
Vinni Lettieri.jpg
Lettieri with the Hartford Wolf Pack in 2020
Born (1995-02-06) February 6, 1995 (age 29)
Excelsior, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams		 Boston Bruins
New York Rangers
Anaheim Ducks
Minnesota Wild
National teamFlag of the United States.svg  United States
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 2017–present

Vinni Lettieri (born February 6, 1995) is an American professional ice hockey center for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Contents

Playing career

After playing two seasons with the Lincoln Stars in the USHL, Lettieri committed to the University of Minnesota. [1] He played for the Minnesota Golden Gophers for four seasons and helped them win the Big Ten regular season title in four straight seasons.

Professional

New York Rangers

On March 27, 2017, Lettieri signed a two-year entry-level contract as a free agent with the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). [2] He was invited to the Rangers training camp before the 2017–18 season but was cut and sent to the Hartford Wolf Pack before the final roster was made. [3] On December 29, 2017, Lettieri made his NHL debut in a 3–2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, in which he scored his first NHL goal. [4] He was recalled multiple times in January and February before finally being assigned back to the AHL on February 26 after playing in a total of 19 NHL games that season. [5]

Lettieri spent the 2018–19 season rotating between the NHL and AHL getting called up for longer stints in the second half of the season. He finished the season with one goal and two assists. His lone goal came on a one-timer shot on March 25, 2019, against the Pittsburgh Penguins for his first career goal at Madison Square Garden. [6]

Anaheim Ducks

After four seasons within the Rangers organization, Lettieri left as a free agent and signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Anaheim Ducks on October 10, 2020. [7] On July 13, 2021, Lettieri was signed to a one-year, two-way contract extension by the Ducks. [8]

Boston Bruins

On July 13, 2022, Lettieri was signed to a one-year, two-way contract by the Boston Bruins. [9]

After impressive play for the Bruins AHL affiliate the Providence Bruins, Lettieri was named an AHL All-Star, representing the Atlantic Division. [10] Later, Lettieri was called up to the NHL squad on January 26, 2023. However, he suffered an injury just one day later, causing him to be placed on IR. [11] Once healed, Lettieri was then placed on waivers without having played a game for the Bruins, where he cleared. [12] Towards the end of the 2022-23 season, with the Bruins comfortable in the standings, Lettieri was once again called up in order to rest key players. He played one game for the NHL squad before being sent back down. [13]

Minnesota Wild

As a free agent from the Bruins, Lettieri returned to his home state in agreeing to a two-year, two-way contract with the Minnesota Wild on July 1, 2023. [14]

Lettieri did not make the Wild's opening night roster to start the 2023-24 season, but he was called up shortly thereafter on October 23, 2023, and would play his first game in a Wild uniform the next night. Lettieri would score his first goal and point as a member of the Wild on November 7, 2023, in a 4-2 win over the New York Islanders. It was also his first goal at the NHL level since January 26, 2022, when he was still a member of the Ducks. Lettieri notched another goal and an assist before being sent back down to the AHL. After four games in the minors in which he score four points, Lettieri would be called back up to the NHL, where he would spend the rest of the season. Lettieri would score a goal in his first game back with Minnesota. For the rest of the season, Lettieri would serve as a depth forward for a mediocre Wild team. After a brief stint on the IL for almost all of January, Lettieri would be serviceable to the Wild, not providing wowing offense but also not being a liability. He would finish the season with five goals and four assists in 46 games.

Second Stint with the Bruins

On June 29, 2024, on the second day of the 2024 NHL entry draft, Lettieri was traded back to the Bruins alongside the 110th pick in the draft for Jakub Lauko and the 122th pick. [15]

Personal life

Lettieri's grandfather, Lou Nanne, played, coached and was the general manager of the Minnesota North Stars. [16] His father, Tino, played professional soccer, while his uncle Marty Nanne was drafted 161st overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft and played in the International Hockey League (IHL) for three seasons. His cousins are also ice hockey players – Tyler Nanne was drafted 142nd overall by the New York Rangers in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, while Louis Nanne was drafted 188th overall by the Minnesota Wild in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. [1]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2010–11 Minnetonka High School MSHSL 251522371222132
2011–12Minnetonka High SchoolMSHSL252236582431120
2011–12 Lincoln Stars USHL 154481470110
2012–13 Lincoln StarsUSHL612828563551230
2013–14 University of Minnesota B1G 372688—————
2014–15 University of MinnesotaB1G37931214—————
2015–16 University of MinnesotaB1G377192618—————
2016–17 University of MinnesotaB1G3819183736—————
2016–17 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL 90114—————
2017–18 Hartford Wolf PackAHL5523133631—————
2017–18 New York Rangers NHL 191450—————
2018–19 New York RangersNHL2712314—————
2018–19 Hartford Wolf PackAHL4823254822—————
2019–20 Hartford Wolf PackAHL6125224746—————
2020–21 Anaheim Ducks NHL50000—————
2020–21 San Diego Gulls AHL221412261231234
2021–22 San Diego GullsAHL24814228—————
2021–22 Anaheim DucksNHL3155106—————
2022–23 Providence Bruins AHL482326493441016
2022–23 Boston Bruins NHL10000—————
2023–24 Iowa Wild AHL104484—————
2023–24 Minnesota Wild NHL4654924—————
NHL totals12912152744—————

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2012 United States IH18 7th42246
2022 United States WC 4th100004
Junior totals42246
Senior totals100004

Awards and honors

AwardYear
USHL
USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game 2013
All-Rookie Team2013
College
B1G Honorable Mention All-Star Team 2017
B1G Sportsmanship Award2017

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shane Hnidy</span> Canadian ice hockey player

Shane Hnidy is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. Between 2000 and 2011, he played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Ottawa Senators, Nashville Predators, Atlanta Thrashers, Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, and Minnesota Wild. He is currently part of the Vegas Golden Knights broadcast team on Scripps Sports.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Benoît Pouliot</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1986)

Benoît Robert Pouliot is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has previously played in the NHL with the Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers and the Edmonton Oilers. Pouliot was originally drafted by the Wild fourth overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brett Skinner</span> Canadian ice hockey player and coach

Thomas Brett Skinner is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman and current head coach of the Fargo Force of the United States Hockey League (USHL). He spent one season as the head coach of the Minnesota Wilderness of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) after serving five seasons as an assistant coach with the Sioux Falls Stampede of the USHL.

Martino "Tino" Lettieri is a former NASL and MISL professional soccer goalkeeper, who represented Canada twice at the Summer Olympics: 1976 and 1984 and at the 1986 FIFA World Cup.

Louis Vincent Anthony Nanne is a Canadian-born American former National Hockey League defenceman and general manager. He played in the National Hockey League with the Minnesota North Stars between 1968 and 1978 and then served as the general manager of the team from 1978 to 1988. He also coached the team briefly during the 1978–79 season. Internationally Nanne played for the American national team at the 1968 Winter Olympics and the 1976 and 1977 World Championships, as well as 1976 Canada Cup, and managed the American teams at the 1981, 1984, and 1987 Canada Cup. He is a member of the United States Hockey Hall of Fame and of the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brendan Smith (ice hockey)</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1989)

Brendan Smith is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). Although he is listed as a defenceman, Smith has also played forward professionally. Smith was drafted 27th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft and was previously a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anton Khudobin</span> Russian ice hockey player (born 1986)

Anton Valerievich Khudobin is a Kazakhstani-born Russian professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently a free agent. He last played with HC Sibir Novosibirsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Benn Ferriero</span> American ice hockey player (born 1987)

Benn Trevor Ferriero is an American former professional ice hockey center. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the San Jose Sharks, New York Rangers and the Vancouver Canucks. Ferriero was born in Boston, Massachusetts, but grew up in Essex, Mass.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Patrick Maroon</span> American ice hockey player (born 1988)

Patrick Maroon is an American professional ice hockey left winger for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Nicknamed "Big Rig", Maroon has previously played for the Anaheim Ducks, Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Minnesota Wild, and Boston Bruins. Maroon is a three-time Stanley Cup champion, winning in three consecutive seasons.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jarred Tinordi</span> American ice hockey player (born 1992)

Jarred Michael Tinordi is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the Calgary Wranglers in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the first round, 22nd overall, by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Tinordi was also drafted in the seventh round by Metallurg Magnitogorsk during the 2010 KHL Junior Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Steven Kampfer</span> American ice hockey player (born 1988)

Steven Allan Kampfer is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for Traktor Chelyabinsk in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the fourth round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. Kampfer was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but grew up in Jackson, Michigan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Adam Clendening</span> American ice hockey player (born 1992)

Adam Clendening is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing for Kunlun Red Star of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Clendening was raised in Wheatfield, New York. He was selected 36th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Trevor Carrick</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1994)

Trevor Carrick is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing with the Charlotte Checkers in the American Hockey League (AHL). He was selected in the fourth round, 115th overall, by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alex Grant (ice hockey)</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1989)

Alex Grant is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played under contract with Barys Astana in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Grant was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 4th round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Wagner</span> American ice hockey player (born 1991)

Christopher Wagner is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Colorado Eagles of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). Wagner was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the fifth round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Frank Vatrano</span> American ice hockey player (born 1994)

Frank Vatrano is an American professional ice hockey player for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has previously played for the Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers, and New York Rangers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Urho Vaakanainen</span> Finnish ice hockey player (born 1999)

Urho Vaakanainen is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected 18th overall by the Boston Bruins in the 2017 NHL entry draft. He also played for the Anaheim Ducks.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Andy Welinski</span> American ice hockey player (born 1993)

Andrew Philip Welinski is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played on a professional tryout (PTO) with the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League (AHL). He was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the third round, 83rd overall, of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jakub Lauko</span> Czech ice hockey player (born 2000)

Jakub Lauko is a Czech ice hockey center for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Boston Bruins selected him in the third round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.

Jacob Leo Lucchini is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). Originally undrafted by teams in the NHL, Lucchini has also previously played for the Ottawa Senators and Minnesota Wild.

References

  1. 1 2 "VINNI LETTIERI". gophersports.com. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Rangers Agree to Terms With Forward Vinni Lettieri". NHL.com. March 27, 2017. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Rangers Reduce Training Camp Roster by Seven". NHL.com. September 28, 2017. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  4. ↑ Calamia, Matt (December 30, 2017). "Lettieri Scores in Debut but Rangers Lose in Shootout to Detroit". NHL.com. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
  5. ↑ "VINNI LETTIERI RETURNS TO WOLF PACK". hartfordwolfpack.com. February 26, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  6. ↑ Murphy, Mike (May 12, 2019). "2019 Report Card: Vinni Lettieri". Blueshirt Banter. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Ducks sign De Leo, Welinski, Poturalski and Lettieri to contracts". Anaheim Ducks. October 10, 2020. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  8. ↑ "Ducks Sign Carrick Brothers, Lettieri to Contract Extensions". NHL.com. July 13, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Bruins Sign Five Players On Opening Day Of Free Agency". NHL.com. July 13, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  10. ↑ "BUSSI AND LETTIERI NAMED TO ATLANTIC DIVISION ALL-STAR TEAM | Providence Bruins".
  11. ↑ "Bruins' Vinni Lettieri: Promoted, suffers injury". 31 January 2023.
  12. ↑ "Jordie Benn, Vinni Lettieri Clear Waivers". 26 February 2023.
  13. ↑ "Vinni Lettieri returned to AHL". CBS Sports . April 13, 2023. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Minnesota Wild signs forwards Vinni Lettieri and Jake Lucchini". Minnesota Wild. July 1, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  15. ↑ Russo, Michael; Shinzawa, Fluto. "Wild trade Vinni Lettieri and pick to Bruins for Jakub Lauko". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  16. ↑ Brooks, Larry (December 28, 2017). "Kreider's replacement gives Rangers an instinct they've craved". New York Post. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.