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6 Sam Rinzel

GP 1

Goals 0

Assists 2

Points 2

+/- 1

CHI 8483506 Rinzel Sam 2

Sam Rinzel

Defenseman

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Birthdate	June 25, 2004
Birthplace	Chanhassen, MN
Height	6-4
Weight	194
Shoots	Right
Drafted	Chicago Blackhawks - Drafted: 2022, Round: 1 (#25)

Player Biography

2025-26: Recorded eight points (1G, 7A) in 28 games with Chicago to begin the season. Posted his first professional multi-point game on Nov. 21 @ Buffalo with two assists. Scored his first professional goal on Oct. 11 vs Montreal.

2024-25: Made his NHL debut with Chicago on Mar. 30 against Utah. Scored his first professional point with an assist on Apr. 6 against Pittsburgh. Ended the season with a four-game point streak from Apr. 10 through Apr. 15. Named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, Academic All-Big Ten, and All-Big Ten First Team.

2023-24: Tallied 28 points (2G, 26A) in his rookie season with the Golden Gophers. Was named Minnesota's Frank Pond Rookie of the Year. Was named to the All-Big Ten Second team and the Big Ten Conference All-Freshman Team.

Player Biography

2025-26: Recorded eight points (1G, 7A) in 28 games with Chicago to begin the season. Posted his first professional multi-point game on Nov. 21 @ Buffalo with two assists. Scored his first professional goal on Oct. 11 vs Montreal.

2024-25: Made his NHL debut with Chicago on Mar. 30 against Utah. Scored his first professional point with an assist on Apr. 6 against Pittsburgh. Ended the season with a four-game point streak from Apr. 10 through Apr. 15. Named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, Academic All-Big Ten, and All-Big Ten First Team.

2023-24: Tallied 28 points (2G, 26A) in his rookie season with the Golden Gophers. Was named Minnesota's Frank Pond Rookie of the Year. Was named to the All-Big Ten Second team and the Big Ten Conference All-Freshman Team.

AHL Career Stats

Season	Team	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	PPG	SHG	GWG
2025-26	Rockford IceHogs	1	0	2	2	1	0	2.00	0	0
Total		1	0	2	2	1	0	2.00	0	0

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