On Sunday, Vinnie Hinostroza will celebrate his fourth birthday at his family’s home outside Chicago. There’s a good chance that among his presents will be a new Minnesota Wild sweater. Just ...

On Sunday, Vinnie Hinostroza will celebrate his fourth birthday at his family’s home outside Chicago. There’s a good chance that among his presents will be a new Minnesota Wild sweater.

SEATTLE — There were no “proud parent” social media posts the first time Ryan Hartman and Vinnie Hinostroza played hockey together. Not that their parents weren’t delighted by their on-ice ...

A native of suburban Chicago, Hinostroza played with Hartman on several youth hockey teams then teamed up again on the U.S. team at the 2016 World Junior Championships.

Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl, right, checks Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman (38) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Las Vegas.

Minnesota Wild center Vinnie Hinostroza (18) scores a goal against Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in St ...