Vinnie Hinostroza

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Vinnie Hinostroza
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Hinostroza with the Arizona Coyotes in 2019
Born (1994-04-03) April 3, 1994 (age 30)
Melrose Park, Illinois, U.S. [1]
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 173 lb (78 kg; 12 st 5 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams		 Nashville Predators
Chicago Blackhawks
Arizona Coyotes
Florida Panthers
Buffalo Sabres
Pittsburgh Penguins
National teamFlag of the United States.svg  United States
NHL draft 169th overall, 2012
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career 2015–present

Vincent Enrique Hinostroza [1] (born April 3, 1994) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). Hinostroza was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the sixth round (169th overall) of the 2012 NHL entry draft. He has previously played for the Blackhawks, Arizona Coyotes, Florida Panthers, Buffalo Sabres, and Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Playing career

Hinostroza played for the Chicago Mission AAA Youth Hockey Club (where his future NHL teammates Ryan Hartman and Nick Schmaltz also played). [2] While playing for the Mission's U16 midget team, he played in 34 games where he scored 13 goals, had 21 assists and 38 penalty minutes. He attended USA Hockey's Central District U16 camp and was selected by the Waterloo Black Hawks in the first round (4th overall) in the 2010 USHL Futures Draft. Hinostroza would later commit to playing college hockey at the University of Notre Dame. [3]

Hinostroza attended the University of Notre Dame where he skated two seasons with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. In his freshman season, he was named to the 2013–14 Hockey East All-Rookie Team, and the following year, he was named to the 2014–15 Hockey East First All-Star Team. [4] On March 21, 2015, Hinostroza signalled the end of his collegiate career after his junior season in signing a three-year entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. [5]

Hinostroza with the Rockford IceHogs in 2015 Vinnie Hinostroza.jpg
Hinostroza with the Rockford IceHogs in 2015

He was assigned to the Blackhawks American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs to begin his professional rookie 2015–16 season. On October 16, 2015, he was recalled by the Blackhawks and on October 17, 2015, Hinostroza made his NHL debut, playing against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He recorded two penalty minutes and two shots on goal as Chicago won 4–1. [6] Hinostroza scored his first career NHL goal against Jacob Markström of the Vancouver Canucks on November 19, 2016. [7] He also recorded two assists in the same game which helped the Blackhawks rally from a 3–0 deficit and win in overtime. [7] On June 15, 2018, Hinostroza agreed to a two-year contract with the Blackhawks, despite the possibility of becoming a free agent on July 1. [8]

On July 12, 2018, Hinostroza was traded to the Arizona Coyotes along with Marián Hossa, Jordan Oesterle and a 2019 third-round pick, in exchange for Andrew Campbell, prospect MacKenzie Entwistle, Marcus Krüger, Jordan Maletta and a 2019 fifth-round draft pick. This trade cleared up $8.5 million cap space for the Blackhawks. [9]

On October 8, 2020, as an impending restricted free agent, Hinostroza was not tendered a qualifying offer by the Coyotes, releasing him to free agency. [10] On October 9, at the opening of the free agent Market, Hinostroza was signed to a one-year, $1 million contract with Florida Panthers. [11]

On April 2, 2021, Hinostroza was traded back to the Blackhawks in exchange for Brad Morrison. [12] After failing to record any points in nine games for Florida, Hinostroza tallied four goals and eight assists in 14 games with Chicago. [13]

On July 28, 2021, Hinostroza signed a one-year, $1.05 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres. [14] He skated in 62 games for the Sabres during the 2021–22 season, recording 13 goals and 12 assists for 25 points. Hinostroza split the 2022–23 season between the Sabres and their AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans.

On July 7, 2023, Hinostroza signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. [15] In the 2023–24 season, Hinostroza primarily played with AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, however was recalled on multiple occasions featuring in 14 appearances with Pittsburgh and collecting 1 goal and 3 points.

Leaving the Penguins at the conclusion of his contract, Hinostroza was signed to a two-year, two-way contract with the Nashville Predators on July 1, 2024. [16]

Personal life

Hinostroza is the son of Rick and Laura Hinostroza and he grew up in Illinois with his older sister Carli. [1] He attended high school at Bartlett High School where he played lacrosse. While playing junior hockey with the Waterloo Blackhawks, he attended Waterloo West High School in Waterloo, Iowa where he graduated in 2012. [17] His paternal grandparents were from Ecuador. [1]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2010–11 Waterloo Black Hawks USHL 508142236—————
2011–12 Waterloo Black HawksUSHL552024445610000
2012–13 Waterloo Black HawksUSHL462535601454378
2013–14 University of Notre Dame HE 34824324—————
2014–15 University of Notre DameHE4211334448—————
2014–15 Rockford IceHogs AHL 50220—————
2015–16 Rockford IceHogsAHL661833512430002
2015–16 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 70006—————
2016–17 Chicago BlackhawksNHL4968141710000
2016–17 Rockford IceHogsAHL153474—————
2017–18 Rockford IceHogsAHL23913228—————
2017–18 Chicago BlackhawksNHL507182510—————
2018–19 Arizona Coyotes NHL7216233914—————
2019–20 Arizona CoyotesNHL68517221470222
2020–21 Florida Panthers NHL90000—————
2020–21Chicago BlackhawksNHL1748128—————
2021–22 Buffalo Sabres NHL6213122524—————
2022–23 Buffalo SabresNHL2629116—————
2022–23 Rochester Americans AHL115496—————
2023–24 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL421619353220334
2023–24 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL141234—————
NHL totals374549715110380222

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2011 United States IH18 5th42242
2014 United States WJC 5th53250
2016 United States WC 4th912310
Junior totals95492
Senior totals912310

Awards and honors

AwardYear
International
World Junior A Challenge Most Valuable Player 2012
College
Hockey East All-Rookie Team 2013–14 [18]
Hockey East First Team All-Star 2014–15 [19]

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