Ryan Dzingel

Ryan Dzingel
Dzingel with the Senators during the 2017 playoffs
Born (1992-03-09) March 9, 1992
Wheaton, Illinois, U.S.
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
NHL team Ottawa Senators
NHL Draft 204th overall, 2011
Ottawa Senators
Playing career 2014present

Ryan Dzingel (born March 9, 1992) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Senators in the seventh round (204th overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

Prior to becoming professional, Dzingel played three seasons with the Ohio State Buckeyes where he was named to the 2013–2014 All-Big Ten First Team and West First-Team All-American.

Playing career

While playing with the Lincoln Stars in the United States Hockey League, Dzingel was drafted 204th overall by the Ottawa Senators and commited to play for Ohio State University.[1]

On January 10, 2014, Dzingel recorded the first hat trick in Big Ten history to help lead the Ohio State Buckeyes to a 5–3 win over Michigan State.[2] Following an outstanding junior year with the Buckeyes, Dzingel was named to the 2013–14 All-Big Ten First Team.[3] Prior to his senior year, Dzingel signed an entry level contract with the Senators on April 2, 2014 and reported to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Binghamton Senators, ending his collegiate career.[4]

On December 22, 2015, Dzingel made his NHL debut with Ottawa versus the Florida Panthers as a replacement for injured Bobby Ryan.[5] He scored his first career NHL goal on February 16, 2016, in a 2–1 shootout win over the Buffalo Sabres.[6]

During the 2016–17 season, his first full year with the Senators, Dzingel recorded 14 goals and 32 points in 81 games. On July 21, 2017, the Senators re-signed Dzingel to a two-year, $3.6 million contract worth $1.8 million annually, avoiding arbitration. [7]

Personal life

Dzingel was born and raised in Chicago to parents Rick and Linda, along with two siblings.[8] His father Rick played baseball growing up, including within the St. Louis Cardinals orginization.[9]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
SeasonTeamLeague GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2009–10Lincoln StarsUSHL 3611152638
2010–11Lincoln StarsUSHL 542344678 21012
2011–12Ohio State BuckeyesCCHA 337172432
2012–13Ohio State BuckeyesCCHA 4016223822
2013–14Ohio State BuckeyesB1G 3722244634
2013–14Binghamton SenatorsAHL 92579 10000
2014–15Binghamton SenatorsAHL 6617173450
2015–16Binghamton SenatorsAHL 4412243622
2015–16Ottawa SenatorsNHL 3036911
2016–17Ottawa SenatorsNHL 8114183230 152134
2017–18Ottawa SenatorsNHL 7923184135
NHL totals 19040428276 152134
Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing United States USA
World Junior A Challenge
2010 Penticton

Awards and honors

Award Year
College
All-Big Ten First Team 2013–14 [10]
AHCA West First-Team All-American 2013–14

References

  1. Brodie, Rob (July 3, 2011). "Senators prospects set to share same hockey path". NHL.com. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  2. "Dzingel Nets Hat Trick as Buckeyes Down Michigan State, 5-3". ohiostatebuckeyes.com. January 10, 2014. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  3. "Ohio State hockey's Ryan Dzingel tabbed to All-Big Ten First Team". TheLantern.com. 2014-03-28. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
  4. "News Release: Senators sign forward Ryan Dzingel to entry-level contract". NHL.com. April 2, 2014. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  5. "Barkov scores winner in shootout, Panthers top Senators 2-1". cbssports.com. December 22, 2015. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  6. Wallace, Lisa (February 16, 2016). "Ryan lifts Senators over Sabres for 2-1 shootout win". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  7. "Ryan Dzingel avoids arbitration, signs two-year, $3.6M deal with Senators". July 21, 2017.
  8. Warren, Ken (February 19, 2016). "Senators rookie Ryan Dzingel gives family week to remember". Ottawa Sun. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  9. Brennan, Don (February 7, 2016). "Ottawa Senators winger Ryan Dzingel glad he chose hockey over baseball". Ottawa Sun. Retrieved October 11, 2018. his father, Rick, who played professional baseball in the St. Louis Cardinals organization.
  10. "Big Ten Official Athletic Site". www.bigten.org.


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