Sam Rinzel
Born (2004-06-25) June 25, 2004
Chanhassen, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Right
USHL team Waterloo Black Hawks
NHL Draft 25th overall, 2022
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career TBDpresent

Sam Rinzel (born June 25, 2004) is an American junior ice hockey defenseman who plays for the Waterloo Black Hawks of the USHL. 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]

International play

International play

Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place2024 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 Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2019–20 Chaska High USHS 254598 30000
2020–21 Chaska High USHS 198172512
2021–22 Chaska High USHS 279293822
2021–22 Waterloo Black Hawks USHL 2128108 60004
2022–23 Waterloo Black Hawks USHL 589273636 31232
USHL totals 7911354644 91236

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2021 United States HG18 5th 40002
2024 United States WJC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 70112
Junior totals 110114

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.
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