• Hintz spent 2014-15 skating for Ilves in the Finnish Elite League, where the winger registered 5-12—17 in 42 games. The previous season (2013-14), Hintz developed with Ilves’ junior squad where he averaged more than a point per game with 18-20—38 in 29 contests.

• On the international stage, Hintz represented Finland at the 2015 World Junior Championship (0-2—2 in 5 GP) where he skated mostly on a line with Mikko Rantanen (No. 1 EU Skater).

• Hintz is an admirer of Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks and patterns his game after the three-time Stanley Cup champion.