title: Joel Rintala
text: # Joel Rintala
  
  Joel Rintala (born 24 July 1996) is a field hockey player from Australia, who plays as a forward.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Joel Rintala was born and raised in Townsville, Queensland.
  
  He is currently in a relationship with Australian swimmer, Shayna Jack.
  
  ## Career
  
  ### Domestic league
  
  Rintala is a member of the Brisbane Blaze in Australia's national league, the Sultana Bran Hockey One. He made his debut in the inaugural season of the league.
  
  Following his 2019 debut, he appeared in season two in 2022.
  
  ### National teams
  
  **Burras**
  
  Rintala made his international debut at under–21 level during the 2017 Sultan of Johor Cup. He was a member of the Burras gold medal winning campaign.
  
  **Kookaburras**
  
  In 2022, Rintala was named in the Kookaburras squad for the first time. He will make his debut for the team in 2023.
  
  