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Blackhawks Assign Sam Rinzel to Rockford

Feb 05, 2026
Written By: Dana Grey

The Chicago Blackhawks today announced that the team has assigned defenseman Sam Rinzel to the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League.

Rinzel, 21, has notched nine points (2G, 7A) in 31 games with the Blackhawks during the 2025-26 campaign. He scored his first career NHL goal on Oct. 11 vs. Montreal. The defenseman has also appeared in 19 games with Rockford this season, logging 10 points (2G, 8A).

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