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Vinni Lettieri

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Vinni Lettieri
Lettieri with the Hartford Wolf Pack in 2020
Born (1995-02-06) February 6, 1995 (age 30)
Excelsior, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams		 Boston Bruins
Providence Bruins (AHL)
New York Rangers
Anaheim Ducks
Minnesota Wild
National team  United States
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 2017–present

Vinni Lettieri (born February 6, 1995) is an American professional ice hockey center for the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career

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After playing two seasons with the Lincoln Stars in the USHL, Lettieri committed to the University of Minnesota.[1] He played for the Minnesota Golden Gophers for four seasons and helped them win the Big Ten regular season title in four straight seasons.

Professional

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New York Rangers

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On March 27, 2017, Lettieri signed a two-year entry-level contract as a free agent with the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL).[2] He was invited to the Rangers training camp before the 2017–18 season but was cut and sent to the Hartford Wolf Pack before the final roster was made.[3] On December 29, 2017, Lettieri made his NHL debut in a 3–2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, in which he scored his first NHL goal.[4] He was recalled multiple times in January and February before finally being assigned back to the AHL on February 26 after playing in a total of 19 NHL games that season.[5]

Lettieri spent the 2018–19 season rotating between the NHL and AHL getting called up for longer stints in the second half of the season. He finished the season with one goal and two assists. His lone goal came on a one-timer shot on March 25, 2019, against the Pittsburgh Penguins for his first career goal at Madison Square Garden.[6]

Anaheim Ducks

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After four seasons within the Rangers organization, Lettieri left as a free agent and signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Anaheim Ducks on October 10, 2020.[7] On July 13, 2021, Lettieri was signed to a one-year, two-way contract extension by the Ducks.[8]

Boston Bruins

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On July 13, 2022, Lettieri was signed to a one-year, two-way contract by the Boston Bruins.[9]

After impressive play for the Bruins AHL affiliate the Providence Bruins, Lettieri was named an AHL All-Star, representing the Atlantic Division.[10] Later, Lettieri was called up to the NHL squad on January 26, 2023. However, he suffered an injury just one day later, causing him to be placed on IR.[11] Once healed, Lettieri was then placed on waivers without having played a game for the Bruins, where he cleared.[12] Towards the end of the 2022-23 season, with the Bruins comfortable in the standings, Lettieri was once again called up in order to rest key players. He played one game for the NHL squad before being sent back down.[13]

Minnesota Wild

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As a free agent from the Bruins, Lettieri returned to his home state in agreeing to a two-year, two-way contract with the Minnesota Wild on July 1, 2023.[14]

Lettieri did not make the Wild's opening night roster to start the 2023-24 season, but he was called up shortly thereafter on October 23, 2023, and would play his first game in a Wild uniform the next night. Lettieri would score his first goal and point as a member of the Wild on November 7, 2023, in a 4-2 win over the New York Islanders. It was also his first goal at the NHL level since January 26, 2022, when he was still a member of the Ducks. Lettieri notched another goal and an assist before being sent back down to the AHL. After four games in the minors in which he score four points, Lettieri would be called back up to the NHL, where he would spend the rest of the season. Lettieri would score a goal in his first game back with Minnesota. For the rest of the season, Lettieri would serve as a depth forward for a mediocre Wild team. After a brief stint on the IL for almost all of January, Lettieri would be serviceable to the Wild, not providing wowing offense but also not being a liability. He would finish the season with five goals and four assists in 46 games.

Second Stint with the Bruins

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On June 29, 2024, on the second day of the 2024 NHL entry draft, Lettieri was traded back to the Bruins alongside the 110th pick in the draft for Jakub Lauko and the 122th pick.[15]

Lettieri would spend the first half of the season with Providence Bruins in the AHL, serving as the alternate captain in his second stint with the team. Once again, Lettieri provided an offensive spark to the Bruins. Between December 7 and December 15, 2024, Lettieri scored nine assists in five games. He had 14 goals and 21 assists by the time of his first call up to the NHL club on January 13, 2025.[16] He would score his first goal as a Bruin a couple days later in a 6-5 shootout against the Ottawa Senators. Lettieri would score one more goal in eight games before being sent back down to the AHL.[17] After the NHL trade deadline, which saw the Bruins trade key pieces and turn to clock forward towards the next season, Lettieri was once again called up to the NHL squad, where he would spend the rest of the season. On March 30, 2025, Lettieri was placed on waivers by the Bruins, where he went unclaimed, and continued to remain with the NHL squad.[18][19] Lettieri would finish out the season with the Bruins, totaling three goals and two assists for five points between his two stints with the club. After the season was over, Lettieri was returned to Providence to help the team with their playoff run. Lettieri finished his AHL season with a career high in assists, 29, and was tied for first in goals, with 21. Lettieri once again showed his value to the AHL team, scoring two assists in a decisive Game 3 against the Springfield Thunderbirds to help the Bruins advance to the divisional round. The Bruins once again faced a decisive Game 5, this time against the Charlotte Checkers. Down 3-0 late in the third period, Lettieri almost single-handedly forced a Bruin comeback, scoring two goals to cut the lead to one. Unfortunately, Lettieri and the Bruins could not find the net for one more goal, and they were eliminated. With seven points, Lettieri led the Bruins in points during their playoff run.

Personal life

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Lettieri's grandfather, Lou Nanne, played, coached and was the general manager of the Minnesota North Stars.[20] His father, Tino, played professional soccer, while his uncle Marty Nanne was drafted 161st overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft and played in the International Hockey League (IHL) for three seasons. His cousins are also ice hockey players – Tyler Nanne was drafted 142nd overall by the New York Rangers in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, while Louis Nanne was drafted 188th overall by the Minnesota Wild in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2010–11 Minnetonka High School MSHSL 25 15 22 37 12 2 2 1 3 2
2011–12 Minnetonka High School MSHSL 25 22 36 58 24 3 1 1 2 0
2011–12 Lincoln Stars USHL 15 4 4 8 14 7 0 1 1 0
2012–13 Lincoln Stars USHL 61 28 28 56 35 5 1 2 3 0
2013–14 University of Minnesota B1G 37 2 6 8 8 — — — — —
2014–15 University of Minnesota B1G 37 9 3 12 14 — — — — —
2015–16 University of Minnesota B1G 37 7 19 26 18 — — — — —
2016–17 University of Minnesota B1G 38 19 18 37 36 — — — — —
2016–17 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL 9 0 1 1 4 — — — — —
2017–18 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL 55 23 13 36 31 — — — — —
2017–18 New York Rangers NHL 19 1 4 5 0 — — — — —
2018–19 New York Rangers NHL 27 1 2 3 14 — — — — —
2018–19 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL 48 23 25 48 22 — — — — —
2019–20 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL 61 25 22 47 46 — — — — —
2020–21 Anaheim Ducks NHL 5 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2020–21 San Diego Gulls AHL 22 14 12 26 12 3 1 2 3 4
2021–22 San Diego Gulls AHL 24 8 14 22 8 — — — — —
2021–22 Anaheim Ducks NHL 31 5 5 10 6 — — — — —
2022–23 Providence Bruins AHL 48 23 26 49 34 4 1 0 1 6
2022–23 Boston Bruins NHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2023–24 Iowa Wild AHL 10 4 4 8 4 — — — — —
2023–24 Minnesota Wild NHL 46 5 4 9 24 — — — — —
2024–25 Providence Bruins AHL 46 20 28 48 20 8 3 4 7 8
2024–25 Boston Bruins NHL 26 3 2 5 6 — — — — —
NHL totals 155 15 17 32 50 — — — — —

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2012 United States IH18 7th 4 2 2 4 6
2022 United States WC 4th 10 0 0 0 4
Junior totals 4 2 2 4 6
Senior totals 10 0 0 0 4

Awards and honors

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Award Year
USHL
USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game 2013
All-Rookie Team 2013
College
B1G Honorable Mention All-Star Team 2017
B1G Sportsmanship Award 2017

References

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  1. ^ a b "VINNI LETTIERI". gophersports.com. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  2. ^ "Rangers Agree to Terms With Forward Vinni Lettieri". NHL.com. March 27, 2017. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
  3. ^ "Rangers Reduce Training Camp Roster by Seven". NHL.com. September 28, 2017. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  4. ^ Calamia, Matt (December 30, 2017). "Lettieri Scores in Debut but Rangers Lose in Shootout to Detroit". NHL.com. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
  5. ^ "VINNI LETTIERI RETURNS TO WOLF PACK". hartfordwolfpack.com. February 26, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  6. ^ Murphy, Mike (May 12, 2019). "2019 Report Card: Vinni Lettieri". Blueshirt Banter. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  7. ^ "Ducks sign De Leo, Welinski, Poturalski and Lettieri to contracts". Anaheim Ducks. October 10, 2020. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  8. ^ "Ducks Sign Carrick Brothers, Lettieri to Contract Extensions". NHL.com. July 13, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  9. ^ "Bruins Sign Five Players On Opening Day Of Free Agency". NHL.com. July 13, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  10. ^ "BUSSI AND LETTIERI NAMED TO ATLANTIC DIVISION ALL-STAR TEAM | Providence Bruins".
  11. ^ "Bruins' Vinni Lettieri: Promoted, suffers injury". January 31, 2023.
  12. ^ "Jordie Benn, Vinni Lettieri Clear Waivers". February 26, 2023.
  13. ^ "Vinni Lettieri returned to AHL". CBS Sports. April 13, 2023. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
  14. ^ "Minnesota Wild signs forwards Vinni Lettieri and Jake Lucchini". Minnesota Wild. July 1, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  15. ^ Russo, Michael; Shinzawa, Fluto. "Wild trade Vinni Lettieri and pick to Bruins for Jakub Lauko". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  16. ^ "Bruins Recall Vinni Lettieri from Providence | Boston Bruins". www.nhl.com. January 13, 2025. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  17. ^ DeRosa, Michael (February 4, 2025). "Bruins Forward Sent Down To AHL". The Hockey News. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  18. ^ Conroy, Steve (March 30, 2025). "Bruins waive Vinni Lettieri and Patrick Brown". Boston Herald. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  19. ^ Foley, Gabriel (March 31, 2025). "Bruins Patrick Brown, Vinni Lettieri Clear Waivers". Pro Hockey Rumors. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  20. ^ Brooks, Larry (December 28, 2017). "Kreider's replacement gives Rangers an instinct they've craved". New York Post. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
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