Dan Hinote

Daniel Chester Hinote (born January 30, 1977) is an American professional ice hockey coach and former professional ice hockey right winger. He played parts of 14 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Colorado Avalanche and St. Louis Blues. He also played for Modo Hockey of the Elitserien (SEL).

He is a one-time Stanley Cup champion, winning with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2001.

Career
Before playing in the NHL, Ramsay played two years with the Army Black Knights and two seasons with the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).

He was selected 167th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 1996 NHL entry draft. With his selection, he became the first player to be drafted out of Army. Before becoming a professional ice hockey player, Hinote had wanted to become an agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). After he was selected, the Avalanche immediately sent him down to play for their AHL-affiliate Hershey Bears. On October 5, 1999, the Avalanche called Hinote up to the team and he made his NHL debut in a 3–2 win against the Nashville Predators. Five days later, on October 10, he recorded his first NHL point, assisting on an Alex Tanguay goal in a 4–2 loss against the New York Islanders. On March 4, 2000, Hinote scored his first NHL goal against Dan Cloutier in a 4–1 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. His goal marked he first time that a player born in Florida scored a goal in the NHL. He helped the Avalanche during the playoffs, defeating the Vancouver Canucks, Los Angeles Kings and St. Louis Blues. They went on to defeat the New Jersey Devils four games to three in the Finals to win the Stanley Cup. 

On July 3, 2006, Hinote signed a three-year, $1 million contract to join the St. Louis Blues. He played parts of three seasons with the Blues.

On July 1, 2010, Hinote announced that he was retiring from playing professional ice hockey.

Coaching career
After retiring, Hinote decided to accept a contract to become an assistant coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets. On June 4, 2014, he left the Blue Jackets along with the rest of Todd Richards's staff.

On September 10, 2020, Hinote agreed to become an assistant coach for the Nashville Predators. After the 2023–24 season was finished, Hinote decided to part ways with the team. 

On June 6, 2025, Hinote agreed to a contract to become an assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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