PROSPECTS: Rinzel Continues to Add Assists, Tied Second Among Big Ten Skaters 

Among the college players, Chicago Blackhawks prospects continue to lead among all Big Ten skaters in different categories as they fight to lead in team standings. 

Here is what the prospect accomplished this week:

COLLEGE 

Over his last five games, Sam Rinzel collected 12 assists to bring his season total to 22 through 24 games played. He is now tied for second among all Big Ten skaters after his recent performance this past weekend. He brings his season total to 23 points (1G, 22A) and ranks third among Minnesota skaters.

As for his fellow Minnesota teammate Oliver Moore, he produced four assists in the team’s sweep against Ohio State. The rookie forward matched a season-high three assists in Minnesota’s 5-2 win on Friday night. He ranks fourth among team skaters with 21 points (3G, 18A) through 24 games and fifth in assists among Big Ten players.  

After Michigan spilt their weekend against Michigan State, Frank Nazar continued to add to his point streak and extended it to five straight contests. He added three assists between both games to bring his season total to 27 points (10G, 17A) through 22 games. He ranks eighth in both points and assists among all Big Ten skaters.

Landon Slaggert added four points in Notre Dame’s 6-3 win against Penn State on Saturday night. His lone goal put the Fighting Irish up 2-1 in the second period. He continues to lead all team skaters with 25 points (16G, 9A) through 26 games played. 

JUNIORS

After his stint at the World Junior Championship with Team Slovakia, Adam Gajan made his first appearance back in the net for the Green Bay Gamblers. The netminder spilt two games but earned his 15th win of the season, tied for first among all USHL goaltenders. He now improved to 15-5-1 with a 3.16 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage. 

Gavin Hayes found his role on the Soo Greyhound in five games where he produced five goals and six assists with his new team. His second goal on Sunday helped Soo secure their third straight win this past weekend.

Martin Misiak added his first two points since his return from the World Junior Championships. The forward notched one goal and one assist in the Otters’ 7-3 win over the Wolves on Friday night. 

ROCKFORD

In the IceHogs’ 4-1 win over the Iowa Wild on Saturday night, Wyatt Kaiser recorded his first professional goal to put the team up 1-0 In the second period. The rookie defenseman produced two points (1G, 1A) over the weekend to bring his season total to three points (1G, 2A) through 14 games played.

Ryder Rolston also contributed with a goal in Saturday’s victory to bring his season tot to 12 points (8G, 4A) through 32 games played. His goal came in the third period and on the team’s power play. 

Drew Commesso also secured his eighth win of the season to improve to 8-8-2 with a 2.82 goals-against average and an .897 save percentage. The rookie netminder made 21 saves off of 22 shots faced.