Vinnie Hinostroza | |||
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Born |
Bartlett, Illinois |
April 3, 1994 ||
Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||
Weight | 173 lb (78 kg; 12 st 5 lb) | ||
Position | Forward | ||
Shoots | Right | ||
NHL team | Chicago Blackhawks | ||
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NHL Draft | 169th overall, 2012 Chicago Blackhawks |
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Playing career | 2015–present |
Vincent "Vinnie" Hinostroza (born April 3, 1994) is an American professional ice hockey player. He currently plays with the Chicago Blackhawks in the National Hockey League (NHL). Hinostroza was selected by the Blackhawks in the 6th round (169th overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
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. 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.
He was assigned to the Blackhawks 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. Hinostroza scored his first career NHL goal against Jacob Markström of the Vancouver Canucks on November 19, 2016. He also recorded two assists in the same game which helped the Blackhawks rally from a 3–0 deficit and win in overtime.