Steve Pinizzotto resigned a second year with the Edmonton Oilers after having been signed with the Florida Panthers and 2 years with the Vancouver Canucks. He received a NCAA Scholarship from Rochester University (RIT) after spending time as the Captain of the Provincial Junior A Oakville Blades during his Junior years. In the 2nd year of his scholarship, the Washington Capitals came knocking on his door. Steven enjoyed championships having been on the AHL Hershey Bears, farm team of the Washington Capitals NHL Team when they won the Calder Cup 2 years in a row. Once Steve’s contract was up with Washington, he decided to become a free agent. At that time 9 NHL Teams offered contracts to Steve and he accepted the Vancouver Canucks.
Please view some exciting links below: TSN Highlights – Oct 2, 2014 – Steve Pinizzotto gets 2 Assists, Steve Pinizzotto Sick Celly Scores the Winner, “The Comeback Kid” with amazing tenacity and skills, Winning Goal on Shootout, Gloves off Pinizzotto vs Rinaldo
2011 Signed with Vancouver Canucks
2012 Vancouver Canucks – playing for AHL Chicago Wolves during NHL Lockout
2013 March 15 Democrat Chronicle | Steve Pinizzotto plays his first NHL game with the Vancouver Canucks
2013 March 15 Score Article | Pinizzotto Physical Play impresses in Debut with Canucks
2013 March 16 Huffpost British columbia | Steve Pinizzotto plays physical for Canucks
2013 March 15 Canucks Hockey Blog
2014 Jan 17 Edmonton Oilers contintine to add grit with trade
2014 Jan 17 Oilers acquire Pinizzotto in four player trade with Panthers
2014 Jan 17 Oilers acquire Steve Pinizzotto, Jack Combs from Patners
2014 Jan ESPN NHL
2014 Jan 17 Edmonton Oilers trade for Steve Pinizzotto of the Florida Panthers
2014 VIDEO – Steve Pinizzotto
2014 Jan 18 Steve Pinizzotto impresses in first game with Edmonton Oilers
2014 July 22 Edmonton Oilers re-up depth forward Steve Pinizzotto to one-year extension