Griffin Reinhart
Griffin Reinhart is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman born in West Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1994.
Griffin Reinhart is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman born in West Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1994. He was selected fourth overall by the New York Islanders in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft and later played in the NHL for the Islanders and Edmonton Oilers. He represented Canada at the World Junior Championships and his final known professional team was the Belfast Giants of the Elite Ice Hockey League.
Early life and junior hockey
Reinhart grew up in British Columbia and played junior hockey with the Edmonton Oil Kings of the Western Hockey League. He served as team captain and won a Memorial Cup with the club.
NHL draft and professional career
The New York Islanders selected Reinhart fourth overall in 2012. He later appeared in the NHL with the Islanders and the Edmonton Oilers, before continuing his career in other professional leagues.
Later career and retirement
After his North American career, Reinhart played overseas, including a stint with the Belfast Giants. Current player databases list him as retired.
Family background
Reinhart comes from a hockey family. His father, Paul Reinhart, also played in the NHL, and his brothers Max and Sam Reinhart have played professional hockey as well.
Key facts
- Reinhart was born on January 24, 1994, in West Vancouver, British Columbia.
- He was chosen fourth overall by the New York Islanders in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
- He played NHL games for the New York Islanders and Edmonton Oilers.
- He last played professionally for the Belfast Giants in the Elite Ice Hockey League.
- He is the son of former NHL defenceman Paul Reinhart and the brother of NHL players Max Reinhart and Sam Reinhart.
Reinhart is a Canadian player from British Columbia who came through major junior hockey in Western Canada and represented Canada at the World Junior Championships.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Griffin_ReinhartSupports: Birth date, nationality, draft position, NHL teams, and last known professional team.
- Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/41183/griffin-reinhartSupports: Birth place, position, height, handedness, draft details, retirement status, and family relations.
- ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/stats/_/id/2976832/griffin-reinhartSupports: NHL career statistics and teams played for.
- Edmonton Oil Kings / CHL — https://chl.ca/whl-oilkings/oilers-acquire-reinhart-on-draft-day/Supports: Junior career with the Edmonton Oil Kings, Memorial Cup championship, and family background.