Vinnie Hinostroza News

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Vinnie Hinostroza
Age: 30Position: C
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The Blackhawks have signed Vinnie Hinostroza to a two-year contract extension last Friday.

Hinostroza, 24, is a Chicago native who was drafted in the sixth round in 2012 and set career-highs in games (50), goals (7), assists (18) and points (25) with the Blackhawks last season. He also spent some time in Rockford (AHL) where he was near a point-per-game with 22 points (9G / 13A) in 23 games. Hinostroza projects to be a middle-6 forward to start the 2019 season.

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Hinostroza has been recalled from Rockford (AHL) and will play on Friday.

Hinostroza has been great in Rockford this season, scoring nine goals with 13 assists (22 points) in 23 games. The 23-year-old has 14 points (6G/ 8A) in 56 career NHL games and will make his season debut tonight vs. the Sabres. The Blackhawks did not announce who he will replace in the lineup, but look for him to take Lance Bouma’ spot in the bottom-6.

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The Blackhawks recalled Vince Hinostroza from Rockford (AHL) on Friday.

Hinostroza, 21, was a sixth round pick (169th overall) in 2012. The 5-foot-9, 180 lbs. forward had 44 points (11G / 33A) in 42 games at the University of Notre Dame last year, before moving to the AHL. In seven career games for Rockford, he totalled three assists. He will make his NHL debut tonight vs. Columbus.

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