13 Facts About Vinnie Hinostroza

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Vincent Enrique Hinostroza was born on April 3,1994 and is an American professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League.

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Vinnie Hinostroza was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the sixth round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

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Vinnie Hinostroza attended USA Hockey's Central District U16 camp and was selected by the Waterloo Black Hawks in the first round in the 2010 USHL Futures Draft.

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Vinnie Hinostroza attended the University of Notre Dame where he skated two seasons with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

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On March 21,2015, Vinnie Hinostroza signalled the end of his collegiate career after his junior season in signing a three-year entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks.

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On October 16,2015, he was recalled by the Blackhawks and on October 17,2015, Vinnie Hinostroza made his NHL debut, playing against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Vinnie Hinostroza scored his first career NHL goal against Jacob Markstrom of the Vancouver Canucks on November 19,2016.

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On June 15,2018, Vinnie Hinostroza agreed to a two-year contract with the Blackhawks, despite the possibility of becoming a free agent on July 1.

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On July 12,2018, Vinnie Hinostroza was traded to the Arizona Coyotes along with Marian Hossa, Jordan Oesterle and a 2019 third-round pick, in exchange for Marcus Kruger, Jordan Maletta, Andrew Campbell, prospect MacKenzie Entwistle, and a 2019 fifth-round draft pick.

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On October 8,2020, as an impending restricted free agent, Vinnie Hinostroza was not tendered a qualifying offer by the Coyotes, releasing him to free agency.

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Vinnie Hinostroza was not offered a contract by the Blackhawks before NHL free agency began July 28,2021, and was later signed to a one-year, $1.

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Vinnie Hinostroza is the son of Rick and Laura Vinnie Hinostroza and he grew up in Illinois with his older sister Carli.

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13.

Vinnie Hinostroza attended high school at Bartlett High School where he played lacrosse.

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