Zac Rinaldo

Zac Rinaldo (born on June 15, 1990) is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing Career
Zac grew up in Hamilton, Ontario and played his minor AAA hockey for the Hamilton Reps, Cambridge Hawks, Notre Dame Hounds the and Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs of the OMHA.

After his minor midget season with the Jr. Bulldogs, Zac was drafted as an after thought by the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors of the OHL in the 14th round (270th overall) in 2006. He spent the following season with the Hamilton Red Wings Jr.A. club in 2006-07 before suiting up for the Majors in 2007-08.

Zac was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 6th round (178th overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. On August 11, 2009, he signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Flyers. Zac started the 2010–11 AHL season playing with the Flyers' AHL affiliate, the Adirondack Phantoms.

On April 22, 2011, Zac made his NHL debut in Game 5 of the first round of the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Buffalo Sabres despite having more suspensions (4) than goals scored (3) for the Phantoms in the 2010-11 season. He again made the lineup for Game 1 of the conference semi-finals against the Boston Bruins, registering 2 shots.

At the conclusion of the Flyers' training camp in October of 2011, Zac made the Flyers' opening night line-up, sharing enforcing duties with veteran Jody Shelley.

On April 17, 2013, Zac signed a two-year contract extension worth $1.5 million.