Quick Info
| Profession | Professional ice hockey player |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 30/03/2004 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Birthplace | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Rieger Lorenz
09/10/2026
The Minnesota Wild recalled Lorenz from the Iowa Wild of the AHL after placing veteran forward Nick Foligno on injured reserve. Lorenz was set to make his NHL debut in the Wild's game against the Florida Panthers, and he wears No. 61.
15/04/2026
Lorenz signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Minnesota Wild after finishing his senior season at the University of Denver. He joined the Iowa Wild on an amateur tryout and made his professional debut the same day.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Rieger Lorenz is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who plays for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League. He was selected by Minnesota in the second round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft and played college hockey for the University of Denver before turning professional. |
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| Early Career | He played junior hockey for the Okotoks Oilers of the Alberta Junior Hockey League before joining the University of Denver. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) |
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| Weight | 95 kg (209 lb) |
| Shoots | Left |
| Position | Left Wing / Centre |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | University of Denver |
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| Athletics | Four collegiate seasons with the Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey team |
Career
| Junior | Okotoks Oilers (AJHL), 2019 to 2022 |
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| College | University of Denver (NCHC), 2022 to 2026. Finished with 94 points (41 goals, 53 assists) in 169 games. |
| Professional | Joined the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League on an amateur tryout in April 2026 and signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Minnesota Wild. |
| NHL Debut | Made his NHL debut for the Minnesota Wild against the Florida Panthers after being recalled from Iowa. |
| Draft | Selected by the Minnesota Wild in the second round (56th overall) of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. |
| Jersey Number | 61 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Scored the tying goal in the 2026 NCAA Championship Game, a 2-1 Denver win over the University of Wisconsin. | |
| 2. Named to the 2026 Frozen Four All-Tournament Team. | |
| 3. Also scored in the 2024 NCAA Championship Game. | |
| 4. Played youth hockey for the Simons Valley Storm. |
