Three Minnesota Gophers made their NHL debuts this weeks, Sam Rinzel and Oliver Moore with the Chicago Blackhawks and Jimmy Snuggerud with the St. Louis Blues.
Jimmy Snuggerud, Forward, St. Louis Blues :Jimmy made his NHL debut for the St. Louis Blues on April 1st, 2025! He logged 10:43 of ice time, including 1:43 on the powerplay, with 2 shots on goal and a -1 rating. The 2022 1st-round pick scored 135 points in 3 seasons with the Minnesota Gophers before turning pro
Sam Rinzel, Defenseman, Chicago Blackhawks: The Chanhassen native made his highly anticipated NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday, March 30th. Sam was drafted 25th overall in the 2023 NHL Draft. Rinzel logged 20:15 of ice time in his first game, demonstrating his versatility by contributing 2:45 on the power play and 0:26 on the penalty kill. Rinzel had 4 shots on goal and dished out 2 hits. His all-around performance helped the Blackhawks secure a 5-2 victory, marking a promising start to what could be a bright NHL career.
Oliver Moore, Forward, Chicago Blackhawks: Oliver Moore made his NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday, March 30th, 2024. The 18-year-old forward played 15:03 minutes, including 36 seconds on the power play. Moore registered 2 shots on goal and finished with a minus-1 rating. The Blackhawks won the game 5-2 victory, marking a successful debut for Moore as he begins his NHL journey.