Vinnie Hinostroza

{{Infobox ice hockey player

| name = Vinnie Hinostroza

| image = Vinnie Hinostroza 2019-11-11 2.jpg

| image_size = 230px

| caption = Hinostroza with the Arizona Coyotes in 2019

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|4|3}}

| birth_place = Melrose Park, Illinois, U.S.

| height_ft = 5

| height_in = 9

| weight_lb = 173

| position = Forward

| shoots = Right

| league = NHL

| team = Minnesota Wild

| prospect_league = AHL

| prospect_team =

| former_teams = Chicago Blackhawks
Arizona Coyotes
Florida Panthers
Buffalo Sabres
Pittsburgh Penguins
Nashville Predators

| ntl_team = USA

| draft = 169th overall

| draft_team = Chicago Blackhawks

| draft_year = 2012

| career_start = 2015

| career_end =

}}

Vincent Enrique Hinostroza{{cite web |last1=Scott |first1=Powers |title=Silent car rides, a growing bond and the second chance that will make this Father's Day special for Rick and Vinnie Hinostroza |url=https://theathletic.com/394931/2018/06/16/silent-car-rides-a-growing-bond-and-the-second-chance-that-will-make-this-fathers-day-special-for-rick-and-vinnie-hinostroza/ |website=theathletic.com |access-date=October 1, 2018 |date=June 16, 2018}} (born April 3, 1994) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). Hinostroza was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the sixth round (169th overall) of the 2012 NHL entry draft. He has previously played for the Blackhawks, Arizona Coyotes, Florida Panthers, Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators.

Playing career

Hinostroza played for the Chicago Mission AAA Youth Hockey Club (where his future NHL teammates Ryan Hartman and Nick Schmaltz also played).{{cite web |last1=Powers |first1=Scott |title=Chicago Mission helped develop future Blackhawks Hartman, Hinostroza, Schmaltz |url=https://theathletic.com/21897/2016/10/14/chicago-mission-helped-develop-future-blackhawks-hartman-hinostroza-schmaltz/ |website=theathletic.com |access-date=July 12, 2018 |date=October 14, 2016}} While playing for the Mission's U16 midget team, he played in 34 games where he scored 13 goals, had 21 assists and 38 penalty minutes. He attended USA Hockey's Central District U16 camp and was selected by the Waterloo Black Hawks in the first round (4th overall) in the 2010 USHL Futures Draft. Hinostroza would later commit to playing college hockey at the University of Notre Dame.{{cite web |title=Vince Hinostroza |url=http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/vince-hinostroza/ |website=hockeysfuture.com |access-date=July 12, 2018}}

Hinostroza attended the University of Notre Dame where he skated two seasons with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. In his freshman season, he was named to the 2013–14 Hockey East All-Rookie Team, and the following year, he was named to the 2014–15 Hockey East First All-Star Team.{{cite web|url=http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2015/3/31/8322657/vincent-hinostroza-signs-amateur-tryout-contract-with-rockford-icehogs|title=Vincent Hinostroza signs amateur tryout contract with Rockford IceHogs|author=Brandon M. Cain|work=Second City Hockey|date=March 31, 2015|access-date=June 6, 2015|archive-date=July 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709092321/https://www.secondcityhockey.com/2015/3/31/8322657/vincent-hinostroza-signs-amateur-tryout-contract-with-rockford-icehogs|url-status=dead}} On March 21, 2015, Hinostroza signalled the end of his collegiate career after his junior season in signing a three-year entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks.{{cite web| url = http://blackhawks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=759108 | title = Blackhawks agree to terms with Hinostroza | publisher = Chicago Blackhawks | date = March 21, 2015 | access-date = March 21, 2015}}

File:Vinnie Hinostroza.jpg in 2015]]

He was assigned to the Blackhawks American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs to begin his professional rookie 2015–16 season. On October 16, 2015, he was recalled by the Blackhawks and on October 17, 2015, Hinostroza made his NHL debut, playing against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He recorded two penalty minutes and two shots on goal as Chicago won 4–1.{{cite web| url = http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20151017/sports/151018924/ | title = Hawks win in Bartlett native Hinostroza's NHL debut | publisher = Daily Herald | date = October 18, 2015 | access-date = October 18, 2015}} Hinostroza scored his first career NHL goal against Jacob Markström of the Vancouver Canucks on November 19, 2016.{{cite news |last=Woodley |first=Kevin |url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/chi-vs-van/2016/11/19/2016020270#game=2016020270,game_state=final |title=Marian Hossa completes Blackhawks rally |work=NHL.com |date=November 19, 2016 |access-date=November 20, 2016}} He also recorded two assists in the same game which helped the Blackhawks rally from a 3–0 deficit and win in overtime. On June 15, 2018, Hinostroza agreed to a two-year contract with the Blackhawks, despite the possibility of becoming a free agent on July 1.{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/vinnie-hinostroza-agrees-to-contract-with-blackhawks/c-299078130|title=Hinostroza agrees to two-year contract with Blackhawks|website=NHL.com|date=June 15, 2018|access-date=June 15, 2018}}

On July 12, 2018, Hinostroza was traded to the Arizona Coyotes along with Marián Hossa, Jordan Oesterle and a 2019 third-round pick, in exchange for Andrew Campbell, prospect MacKenzie Entwistle, Marcus Krüger, Jordan Maletta and a 2019 fifth-round draft pick. This trade cleared up $8.5 million cap space for the Blackhawks.{{cite web |title=Blackhawks trade Hossa's contract to Coyotes in package deal |url=https://www.tsn.ca/report-blackhawks-trading-hossa-s-contract-hinostroza-to-coyotes-1.1137581 |website=tsn.ca |access-date=July 12, 2018 |date=July 12, 2018}}

On October 8, 2020, as an impending restricted free agent, Hinostroza was not tendered a qualifying offer by the Coyotes, releasing him to free agency.{{cite web| url = https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nhl/arizona-coyotes-will-not-qualify-vinnie-hinostroza/ar-BB19L7cY | title = Arizona Coyotes will not qualify Vinnie Hinostroza | publisher = msn.com | date = October 8, 2020 | access-date = October 8, 2020}} On October 9, at the opening of the free agent Market, Hinostroza was signed to a one-year, $1 million contract with Florida Panthers.{{cite web| url = https://www.nhl.com/panthers/news/florida-panthers-agree-to-terms-with-forward-vinnie-hinostroza-on-a-one-year-contract/c-319411072 | title = Florida Panthers agree to terms with Vinnie Hinostroza | publisher = Florida Panthers | date = October 9, 2020 | access-date = October 9, 2020}}

On April 2, 2021, Hinostroza was traded back to the Blackhawks in exchange for Brad Morrison.{{cite web |title=RELEASE: Blackhawks Acquire Vinnie Hinostroza from Florida |url=https://www.nhl.com/blackhawks/news/release-blackhawks-acquire-vinnie-hinostroza-from-florida/c-323197980 |website=NHL.com |access-date=April 3, 2021 |date=April 2, 2021}} After failing to record any points in nine games for Florida, Hinostroza tallied four goals and eight assists in 14 games with Chicago.{{cite news |last=Roumeliotis |first=Charles |url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/nbcsports/why-the-blackhawks-should-look-to-re-sign-vinnie-hinostroza/2532804/ |title=Why the Blackhawks Should Look to Re-Sign Vinnie Hinostroza |work=NBC Chicago |date=June 14, 2021 |accessdate=June 18, 2021}}

On July 28, 2021, Hinostroza signed a one-year, $1.05 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres.{{cite web| url = https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/buffalo-sabres-sign-vinnie-hinostroza-one-year-contract/c-325843298 | title = Sabres sign Hinostroza to a one-year deal | publisher = Buffalo Sabres | date = July 28, 2021 | accessdate = July 28, 2021}} He skated in 62 games for the Sabres during the 2021–22 season, recording 13 goals and 12 assists for 25 points. Hinostroza split the 2022–23 season between the Sabres and their AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans.

On July 7, 2023, Hinostroza signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins.{{cite web |title=Penguins Sign Forward Vinnie Hinostroza to a One-Year Contract |url=https://www.nhl.com/penguins/news/penguins-sign-forward-vinnie-hinostroza-to-a-one-year-contract/c-345268984 |website=Pittsburgh Penguins |date=July 7, 2023 |access-date=July 7, 2023}} In the 2023–24 season, Hinostroza primarily played with AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, however was recalled on multiple occasions featuring in 14 appearances with Pittsburgh and collecting 1 goal and 3 points.

Leaving the Penguins at the conclusion of his contract, Hinostroza was signed to a two-year, two-way contract with the Nashville Predators on July 1, 2024.{{cite web| url = https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/predators-agree-to-terms-with-four-free-agents | title = Predators agree to terms with four free agents | publisher = Nashville Predators | date = July 1, 2024 | accessdate = July 1, 2024}} Assigned to the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL to begin the 2024–25 season, Hinostroza led the league in scoring with 11 goals and 33 points before he was recalled by the Predators and made his debut with the club against the Winnipeg Jets on December 30, 2024.{{citeweb| url = https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nsh-vs-wpg/2024/12/30/2024020587 | title = Vilardi scores twice, Jets shutout Predators | publisher = National Hockey League | date = December 30, 2024 | accessdate = December 30, 2024}} Hinostroza registered 2 assists through 13 appearances with the Predators before he was placed on waivers and subsequently claimed by the Minnesota Wild on February 5, 2025.{{citeweb| url = https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/minnesota-wild-claim-f-vinnie-hinostroza-off-waivers-from-nashville-predators-1.2247324 | title = Wild claim F Vinnie Hinostroza off waivers | publisher = The Sports Network | date = February 5, 2025 | accessdate = February 5, 2025}}

Personal life

Hinostroza is the son of Rick and Laura Hinostroza and he grew up in Illinois with his older sister Carli. He attended high school at Bartlett High School where he played lacrosse. While playing junior hockey with the Waterloo Blackhawks, he attended Waterloo West High School in Waterloo, Iowa where he graduated in 2012.{{Cite web| url = http://www.und.com/sports/m-hockey/mtt/vince_hinostroza_866377.html | title = Vince Hinostroza player profile | publisher = University of Notre Dame | date = May 6, 2013 |access-date = May 6, 2013}} His paternal grandparents were from Ecuador.

Career statistics

=Regular season and playoffs=

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bgcolor="#e0e0e0"

! colspan="3" bgcolor="#ffffff" |

! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" |

! colspan="5" | Regular season

! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" |

! colspan="5" | Playoffs

bgcolor="#e0e0e0"

! Season

! Team

! League

! GP

! G

! A

! Pts

! PIM

! GP

! G

! A

! Pts

! PIM

2010–11

| Waterloo Black Hawks

| USHL

| 50

| 8

| 14

| 22

| 36

| —

bgcolor="#f0f0f0"

| 2011–12

| Waterloo Black Hawks

| USHL

| 55

| 20

| 24

| 44

| 56

| 1

| 0

2012–13

| Waterloo Black Hawks

| USHL

| 46

| 25

| 35

| 60

| 14

| 5

| 4

| 3

| 7

| 8

bgcolor="#f0f0f0"

| 2013–14

| University of Notre Dame

| HE

| 34

| 8

| 24

| 32

| 4

| —

2014–15

| University of Notre Dame

| HE

| 42

| 11

| 33

| 44

| 48

| —

bgcolor="#f0f0f0"

| 2014–15

| Rockford IceHogs

| AHL

| 5

| 0

| 2

| 0

| —

2015–16

| Rockford IceHogs

| AHL

| 66

| 18

| 33

| 51

| 24

| 3

| 0

| 2

bgcolor="#f0f0f0"

| 2015–16

| Chicago Blackhawks

| NHL

| 7

| 0

| 6

| —

2016–17

| Chicago Blackhawks

| NHL

| 49

| 6

| 8

| 14

| 17

| 1

| 0

bgcolor="#f0f0f0"

| 2016–17

| Rockford IceHogs

| AHL

| 15

| 3

| 4

| 7

| 4

| —

2017–18

| Rockford IceHogs

| AHL

| 23

| 9

| 13

| 22

| 8

| —

bgcolor="#f0f0f0"

| 2017–18

| Chicago Blackhawks

| NHL

| 50

| 7

| 18

| 25

| 10

| —

2018–19

| Arizona Coyotes

| NHL

| 72

| 16

| 23

| 39

| 14

| —

bgcolor="#f0f0f0"

| 2019–20

| Arizona Coyotes

| NHL

| 68

| 5

| 17

| 22

| 14

| 7

| 0

| 2

2020–21

| Florida Panthers

| NHL

| 9

| 0

| —

bgcolor="#f0f0f0"

| 2020–21

| Chicago Blackhawks

| NHL

| 17

| 4

| 8

| 12

| 8

| —

2021–22

| Buffalo Sabres

| NHL

| 62

| 13

| 12

| 25

| 24

| —

bgcolor="#f0f0f0"

| 2022–23

| Buffalo Sabres

| NHL

| 26

| 2

| 9

| 11

| 6

| —

2022–23

| Rochester Americans

| AHL

| 11

| 5

| 4

| 9

| 6

| —

bgcolor="#f0f0f0"

| 2023–24

| Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

| AHL

| 42

| 16

| 19

| 35

| 32

| 2

| 0

| 3

| 4

2023–24

| Pittsburgh Penguins

| NHL

| 14

| 1

| 2

| 3

| 4

| —

bgcolor="#f0f0f0"

| 2024–25

| Milwaukee Admirals

| AHL

| 26

| 11

| 22

| 33

| 14

| —

2024–25

| Nashville Predators

| NHL

| 13

| 0

| 2

| 6

| —

bgcolor="#e0e0e0"

! colspan="3" | NHL totals

! 387

! 54

! 99

! 153

! 109

! 8

! 0

! 2

=International=

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ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0"

! Year

! Team

! Event

! Result

! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" |

! GP

! G

! A

! Pts

! PIM

2011

| United States

| IH18

| 5th

| 4

| 2

| 4

| 2

bgcolor="#f0f0f0"

| 2014

| United States

| WJC

| 5th

| 5

| 3

| 2

| 5

| 0

2016

| United States

| WC

| 4th

| 9

| 1

| 2

| 3

| 10

bgcolor="#e0e0e0"

! colspan="4" | Junior totals

! 9

! 5

! 4

! 9

! 2

bgcolor="#e0e0e0"

! colspan="4" | Senior totals

! 9

! 1

! 2

! 3

! 10

Awards and honors

class="wikitable" ! Award ! Year !
colspan="3"\|International
World Junior A Challenge Most Valuable Player \|2012 \|
colspan="3"\|College
Hockey East All-Rookie Team \| 2013–14 \| {{cite web\|url=http://www.und.com/sports/m-hockey/spec-rel/031914aaa.html\|title=Vince Hinostroza Selected To Hockey East All-Rookie Team\|work=und.com}}
Hockey East First Team All-Star \| 2014–15 \| {{cite web\|url=http://collegehockeyinc.com/pages/conference-honors-2014-15\|title=Conference Honors, 2014–15\|work=collegehockeyinc.com\|access-date=June 6, 2015\|archive-date=March 18, 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150318023914/http://collegehockeyinc.com/pages/conference-honors-2014-15\|url-status=dead}}

class="wikitable"

! Award

! Year

colspan="3"|International

World Junior A Challenge Most Valuable Player

|2012

colspan="3"|College

Hockey East All-Rookie Team

| 2013–14

| {{cite web|url=http://www.und.com/sports/m-hockey/spec-rel/031914aaa.html|title=Vince Hinostroza Selected To Hockey East All-Rookie Team|work=und.com}}

Hockey East First Team All-Star

| 2014–15

| {{cite web|url=http://collegehockeyinc.com/pages/conference-honors-2014-15|title=Conference Honors, 2014–15|work=collegehockeyinc.com|access-date=June 6, 2015|archive-date=March 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150318023914/http://collegehockeyinc.com/pages/conference-honors-2014-15|url-status=dead}}