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]

Sam Rinzel
Rinzel with the 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 TBD–present

International play

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Medal record
Representing   United States
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
  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

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2019–20 Chaska High USHS 25 4 5 9 8 3 0 0 0 0
2020–21 Chaska High USHS 19 8 17 25 12
2021–22 Chaska High USHS 27 9 29 38 22
2021–22 Waterloo Black Hawks USHL 21 2 8 10 8 6 0 0 0 4
2022–23 Waterloo Black Hawks USHL 58 9 27 36 36 3 1 2 3 2
2023–24 University of Minnesota B1G 39 2 26 28 20
NCAA totals 39 2 26 28 20

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2021 United States HG18 5th 4 0 0 0 2
2024 United States WJC   7 0 1 1 2
Junior totals 11 0 1 1 4

Awards and honors

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

References

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  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.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Chicago Blackhawks first round draft pick
2022
Succeeded by