Sam Reinhart's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Sam Reinhart. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Sam Reinhart is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Florida Panthers in the NHL. He was drafted second overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. He is known for his offensive skills and playmaking abilities.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1975: Sabres Rookies Milestone

On March 18, 2015, Reinhart and Jack Eichel became the first pair of Sabres rookies with 20-goal seasons since 1975.

1984: Youngest Player Hat-Trick

On January 10, 2015, Reinhart recorded his first career NHL hat-trick, becoming the youngest Sabres player to do so since John Tucker in 1984.

2006: Sabres Hat-Trick

On January 10, 2015, Reinhart recorded his first career NHL hat-trick, becoming the first Sabres player to record a hat-trick since 2006.

2011: Joins Kootenay Ice

In 2010-2011, Reinhart joined the Kootenay Ice for four games and scored the game-winning goal in his first WHL game against the Edmonton Oil Kings. All three Reinhart brothers played in that game. He also played in seven WHL playoff games as part of the Ice's Ed Chynoweth Cup championship team.

2011: Won Ed Chynoweth Cup

In 2011, Reinhart was a member of the Ed Chynoweth Cup-winning team.

2011: BCMML Championship

In 2011, Reinhart won the BCMML championship with the Northwest Giants, and he also won gold with the British Columbia U16 team at the Canada Winter Games.

2011: Ed Chynoweth Cup Championship

In 2011, Sam played alongside his brother Max on the Ice's Ed Chynoweth Cup-championship team in the Western Hockey League (WHL).

2011: WHL Rookie Season

In 2011-12, Reinhart registered 62 points, which put him behind only his brother Max in team scoring. Due to his excellent play in his first full season, Reinhart was awarded the Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy as the top rookie in the WHL.

2012: IIHF Bronze Medal

In 2012, Reinhart won a bronze medal at the under-18 level of an IIHF sanctioned event.

2012: Competed in 2012 World U-17 Hockey Challenge and IIHF World U18 Championships

In 2012, Sam Reinhart competed for Canada Pacific in the 2012 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, though he did not win a medal. He was also selected for Canada's under-18 team for the 2012 IIHF World U18 Championships in the Czech Republic, where the team won the bronze medal against Finland in overtime. Reinhart captained the under-18 team at the 2012 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, with Canada winning gold.

October 9, 2013: Assist Record

On October 9, 2013, Reinhart tied the Ice's franchise record for most consecutive games with an assist (8).

2013: Captained U18 Team at 2013 IIHF World U18 Championships

In 2013, Sam Reinhart captained the U18 team at the 2013 IIHF World U18 Championships in Sochi, Russia. Reinhart scored three goals and four assists to help Canada win the gold, ending the United States' record of four consecutive championships.

January 21, 2015: Franchise Record

On January 21, 2015, Reinhart scored for a franchise-record 287 career points.

2015: IIHF Gold Medal

In 2015, Reinhart won a gold medal at an IIHF sanctioned event.

2015: Won Gold at the 2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship

In 2015, Sam Reinhart represented Team Canada at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championship, where the team won gold. Sam served as one of two alternate captains and scored the game-winning goal against team Russia in the gold medal game, which was his fifth of the tournament. Reinhart finished with a total of 5 goals and 11 points leading all players in goals and points.

2016: IIHF Gold Medal

In 2016, Reinhart won a gold medal at an IIHF sanctioned event.

2016: Represented Team Canada at 2016 IIHF World Championship

In 2016, Sam Reinhart represented Team Canada at the 2016 IIHF World Championship, helping the team win Gold and finishing the tournament with four assists in 10 games.

June 24, 2024: Stanley Cup Finals Goal

On June 24, 2024, in Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals, Reinhart scored the decisive goal that propelled Florida to a 2-1 victory for Florida’s first Stanley Cup title.

2024: Won Stanley Cup

In 2024, Reinhart won the Stanley Cup with the Panthers, also scoring the Cup-clinching goal in game seven.

2024: Outstanding Performance in the 2024-25 Season

In the 2024–25 season, Sam Reinhart scored 39 goals, the most of any Panther, and led the team in points with 81 in 79 games. He was also named a finalist for the Frank J. Selke Trophy, awarded to the league's best defensive forward.