Sam Rinzel

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Sam Rinzel
Rinzel with the Minnesota Golden Gophers in February 2024
Born (2004-06-25) June 25, 2004 (age 22)
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.

Playing career

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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

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Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing  United States
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 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

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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 — — — — —
2024–25 University of Minnesota B1G 40 10 22 32 12 — — — — —
2024–25 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 9 0 5 5 0 — — — — —
NHL totals 9 0 5 5 0 — — — — —

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 1st place, gold medalist(s) 7 0 1 1 2
Junior totals 11 0 1 1 4

Awards and honors

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Award Year Ref
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

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