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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.

Shane Pinto
Born	(2000-11-12) November 12, 2000 (age 21) 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

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]

Playing career

Amateur

Growing up in New York, Pinto played baseball and American football before beginning organized ice hockey at the age of seven.[5] 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.[6] Pinto originally desired to pursue a professional career in baseball before beginning his prep school career at the age of 15.[5] After a productive 16U season with the Aviators, Pinto described his 2017, 2018, and 2019 seasons as the most important to his development.[7] 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).[5] 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.[8] Pinto was named to the USHL all-rookie team in 2019 after leading all first-year players with 59 points in 59 games.[9]

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.[10]

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.[11]

Career

After undergoing the mandatory quarantining period,[11] Pinto made his NHL debut late in the 2020–21 season and scored his first goal on May 5, 2021, against the Montreal Canadiens.[12] He finished the season tallying one goal and six assists.[1] Pinto later partipaciated in rookie camp a few months later in September, where he was appointed team captain for one game.[13]

International play

Pinto was named to the United States men's national junior ice hockey team for the 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[14] 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.[15]

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		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				17	1	7	8	12		—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2018	United States	WJAC			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	[16]
AHCA West First Team All-American	2020–21	[17]

References

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or The Internet Hockey Database

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Taylor Ward	NCHC Rookie of the Year 2019–20	Succeeded by Veeti Miettinen
Preceded by Justin Richards	NCHC Defensive Forward of the Year 2020–21	Succeeded by Connor Ford
Preceded by Jordan Kawaguchi	NCHC Forward of the Year 2020–21	Succeeded by Bobby Brink
Preceded by Scott Perunovich	NCHC Player of the Year 2020–21	Succeeded by Bobby Brink

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