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Shane Pinto
Pinto with the Ottawa Senators in 2023
Born (2000-11-12) November 12, 2000 (age 24)
Franklin Square, New York, U.S.
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 192 lb (87 kg; 13 st 10 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Right
NHL team Ottawa Senators
NHL draft 32nd overall, 2019
Ottawa Senators
Playing career 2021–present

Shane Pinto (born November 12, 2000) is an American professional ice hockey center for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 32nd overall by the Senators, the first pick in the second round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.

Early life

Pinto was born on November 12, 2000, in Franklin Square, New York, U.S.[1] to parents Frank and Catherine.[2] He was born into an athletic family as his father played baseball growing up while his mother and sister played softball.[3] His older sister Brianna captained the Fordham University women's softball team as an undergraduate and continued playing while completing her master's degree.[4]

Though a native New Yorker, Pinto grew up a Pittsburgh Penguins fan.[5]

Playing career

Amateur

Growing up in New York, Pinto played baseball and American football before beginning organized ice hockey at the age of seven.[6] Upon beginning skating, Pinto spent nearly his entire minor hockey career with the Tier 2 Brooklyn Aviators.[4] At the age of 12, he helped lead the Aviators to a state championship and then played a year above his age group before suffering a collarbone injury.[7] Pinto originally desired to pursue a professional career in baseball before beginning his prep school career at the age of 15.[6] After a productive 16U season with the Aviators, Pinto described his 2017, 2018, and 2019 seasons as the most important to his development.[8] After the 2016–17 season, Pinto was drafted in the 21st round, 330th overall, by the Lincoln Stars of the United States Hockey League (USHL).[6] He then joined the USHL for the 2018-2019 regular season where he quickly began producing for the Stars. Through his first 30 games in the league, Pinto tallied 17 goals and 15 assists for 32 points while also leading all rookies with 6 power-play goals. In January 2019, Pinto was traded to the Tri-City Storm in exchange for Michael Colella, a 2019 3rd Round Phase II draft pick, a 2020 2nd Round Phase II draft pick, and future considerations.[9] Pinto was named to the USHL all-rookie team in 2019 after leading all first-year players with 59 points in 59 games.[10]

Collegiate

Pinto committed to playing the 2019–20 season with the North Dakota Fighting Hawks and was considered the top recruit for that year's incoming freshman class.[11]

During his first development camp with the Ottawa Senators, Pinto impressed scouts with his play, and after completing his sophomore season with the Fighting Hawks, Pinto concluded his collegiate career by signing a three-year, entry-level contract with the Ottawa Senators on April 1, 2021.[12]

Career

After undergoing the mandatory quarantining period,[12] Pinto made his NHL debut late in the 2020–21 season and scored his first goal on May 5, 2021, against the Montreal Canadiens.[13] He finished the season tallying one goal and six assists.[1] Pinto later participated in rookie camp a few months later in September, where he was appointed team captain for one game.[14]

Pinto missed nearly the entire 2021–22 season due to injuries. During his fourth game of the year, he was hit into the boards by Mario Ferraro and left with a shoulder injury. He attempted to return nine games later against the Pittsburgh Penguins but reinjured the same shoulder while taking a faceoff. He ended up having surgery and missed the rest of the year.[15]

Pinto recovered on time to start the 2022–23 season and got off to a hot start. In October he was named the NHL's rookie of the month after scoring six goals in eight games.[16]

International play

Pinto was named to the United States men's national junior ice hockey team for the 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[17] Pinto enjoyed early success for the team, being named the player of the game for the opening game of the tournament against Canada men's national junior ice hockey team after scoring two goals and netting an assist.[18]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2018–19 Lincoln Stars USHL 30 17 15 32 51 — — — — —
2018–19 Tri-City Storm USHL 26 11 16 27 12 — — — — —
2019–20 U. of North Dakota NCHC 33 16 12 28 46 — — — — —
2020–21 U. of North Dakota NCHC 28 15 17 32 4 — — — — —
2020–21 Ottawa Senators NHL 12 1 6 7 10 — — — — —
2021–22 Ottawa Senators NHL 5 0 1 1 2 — — — — —
2022–23 Ottawa Senators NHL 82 20 15 35 18 — — — — —
NHL totals 99 21 22 43 30 — — — — —

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2018 United States WJAC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 6 1 1 2 4
2020 United States WJC 6th 5 4 3 7 2
Junior totals 11 5 4 9 6

Awards and honors

Award Year Ref
College
All-NCHC First Team 2020–21 [19]
AHCA West First Team All-American 2020–21 [20]

References

  1. ^ a b "Shane Pinto". Elite Prospects. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
  2. ^ Schlossman, Brad Elliott (June 17, 2019). "NHL DRAFT: Shane Pinto may be 'the guy' to watch in UND's rookie class". Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
  3. ^ Garrioch, Bruce (April 3, 2021). "Shane Pinto is ready to make the next step to the Ottawa Senators once quarantine comes to an end". Ottawa Sun. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Scanlan, Wayne (September 15, 2021). "Pinto ready to take his best shot at Senators camp after unique road to NHL". Sportsnet. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
  5. ^ Pam, Murray (June 27, 2019). "SN Q&A: Senators' prospect Shane Pinto on being drafted, his late start to competitive hockey and the USHL". The Sporting News. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  6. ^ a b c Gray, Tim (November 23, 2018). "Stars' Pinto now loving hockey after late start to sport". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
  7. ^ Clancy, Dillon (June 26, 2019). "Aviator Hockey Star Shane Pinto Drafted to the NHL". Brooklyn Aviators. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
  8. ^ Boyd, Joshua (May 8, 2021). "#USPHLAlumni 2020-21 NHL Debuts: Shane Pinto, Ottawa Senators". USPHL. Archived from the original on July 27, 2021. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
  9. ^ "Storm Acquire Forward Shane Pinto in Trade with Lincoln". Our Sports Central. January 23, 2019. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  10. ^ "Awards - USHL All-Rookie Team". Elite Prospects. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  11. ^ "North Dakota announces six newcomers to 2019–20 roster". The Mighty 790 KFGO. Archived from the original on July 3, 2019.
  12. ^ a b "Ottawa Senators sign forward Shane Pinto to entry-level contract". Ottawa Senators. April 1, 2021. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
  13. ^ Tidcombe, Matt (May 5, 2021). "Pinto scores first NHL goal as Sens beat Canadiens". National Hockey League. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  14. ^ "Pinto wears 'C' during rookie game". National Hockey League. September 19, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  15. ^ "Pinto out for foreseeable future with shoulder injury". National Hockey League. November 30, 2021. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
  16. ^ Schlossman, Brad Elliott (November 2, 2022). "Shane Pinto named NHL's Rookie of the Month". Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  17. ^ "2020 U.S. National Junior Team Roster Announced". Team USA Hockey. December 23, 2019.
  18. ^ "Canada vs. USA: 2020 prospect Alexis Lafreniere dazzles as Canada defeats rival at 2020 World Juniors". The Sporting News. 12 August 2021.
  19. ^ "North Dakota Paces 2020-21 NCHC All-Conference Teams". nchchockey.com. March 8, 2021. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  20. ^ "Boston College, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin lead way with three All-American college hockey players apiece for '20-21 season". USCHO.com. April 9, 2021. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by NCHC Rookie of the Year
2019–20 		Succeeded by
Preceded by NCHC Defensive Forward of the Year
2020–21 		Succeeded by
Preceded by NCHC Forward of the Year
2020–21 		Succeeded by
Preceded by NCHC Player of the Year
2020–21 		Succeeded by
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