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Schneider with the New Jersey Devils in April 2014
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| Born | March 18, 1986 Marblehead, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for | Vancouver Canucks HC Ambrì-Piotta New Jersey Devils New York Islanders |
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| National team |  United States |
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| NHL Draft | 26th overall, 2004 Vancouver Canucks |
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| Playing career | 2007–2023 | ||
Cory Franklin Schneider (born March 18, 1986) is a retired American ice hockey goaltender. He played for the Vancouver Canucks, New Jersey Devils, and New York Islanders in the National Hockey League (NHL).
The Vancouver Canucks picked Schneider in the first round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Before joining the NHL, he played three years for the Boston College Eagles. There, he won two championships and reached the NCAA Final twice.
Schneider became a professional player with the Manitoba Moose in 2007. He was named the best goalie in the American Hockey League (AHL) in his second season. He later became a full-time backup goalie for the Canucks in 2010. In his first full NHL season, he won the William M. Jennings Trophy with Roberto Luongo. This award goes to the goalies on the team that allows the fewest goals.
In 2013, Schneider was traded to the New Jersey Devils. He played seven seasons with the Devils. He also played for the United States in several international tournaments. He won gold and silver medals early in his career. Schneider retired from playing hockey on September 26, 2023.
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Growing Up and Early Life
Cory Schneider was born in Marblehead, Massachusetts, a town near Boston. He started playing hockey around age six. He became a full-time goalie when he was 11 years old.
Growing up, Cory admired Mike Richter, a successful American goalie for the New York Rangers. To honor Richter, Schneider chose to wear jersey number 35.
He went to Marblehead High School and then Phillips Academy. He was good at both sports and school. He even played varsity baseball for two years. Later, at Boston College, he studied finance.
Because his father's family came from Switzerland, Cory has both American and Swiss citizenship.
Starting His Hockey Journey
High School and Junior Hockey
Schneider played for Marblehead High School in his first year. He then moved to Phillips Academy for their stronger hockey team. In his final year there, he was the team captain. He helped Phillips Academy reach the New England Prep School semifinals.
During his senior year, Schneider also joined the United States National Team Development Program. This program helps young players develop their skills.
Before the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, Schneider was considered one of the top young goalies. The Vancouver Canucks picked him 26th overall in the first round.
Playing for Boston College
Cory chose to play college hockey at Boston College instead of joining a major junior league. He wanted to get an education.
He played his first college game on October 19, 2004, and made 23 saves in a 3–2 win. He later got his first college shutout. In his first year, he played 18 games and had a 1.90 goals against average (GAA). This means he let in an average of 1.90 goals per game. He also had a .916 save percentage, meaning he stopped 91.6% of the shots he faced.
In the playoffs, Schneider became the main goalie for Boston College. He led them to win the Lamoriello Trophy as Hockey East champions.
In his second year, he had an even better save percentage of .929. He also set team records with eight shutouts and 1,088 saves. A shutout is when a goalie doesn't let any goals in during a game. He helped Boston College reach the national championship game, but they lost.
In his third season, Schneider won 29 games. He led the Eagles to another Lamoriello Trophy. They also made it to the NCAA final again, but lost. After this season, Schneider decided to leave college early to become a professional player. He finished his college career with 65 wins and 15 shutouts.
Professional Hockey Career
Joining the Vancouver Canucks
On July 3, 2007, Schneider signed his first professional contract with the Vancouver Canucks. He started playing for their minor league team, the Manitoba Moose, in the American Hockey League (AHL). After a tough start, he became the Moose's main goalie. He was named the AHL Rookie of the Month in March 2008.
In November 2008, Schneider was called up to the NHL for the first time. He made his NHL debut on November 29, making 28 saves. He got his first NHL win on December 5.
In the 2008–09 season, Schneider had an amazing year with the Moose. He led the AHL in GAA and save percentage. He won the Aldege "Baz" Bastien Memorial Award as the AHL's best goalie. He also won the Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award for being on the team with the lowest goals against. He helped the Moose reach the Calder Cup Finals, the championship for the AHL.
In 2010, Schneider signed a new two-year contract with the Canucks. He became the backup goalie to Roberto Luongo. On March 6, 2011, he recorded his first NHL shutout.
At the end of the 2010–11 season, Schneider and Luongo won the William M. Jennings Trophy. This award is given to the goalies on the team that allows the fewest goals in the NHL. Schneider had a great rookie season with a 2.23 GAA and a .929 save percentage.
Schneider made his NHL playoff debut in 2011. He played in a few games during the Canucks' run to the Stanley Cup Finals. The Canucks lost the final series to the Boston Bruins.
In the 2011–12 season, Schneider played even more games. He had a 1.96 GAA and a .937 save percentage, which were both Canucks team records. In the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs, he became the starting goalie for the Canucks.
During the 2012–13 NHL lockout, Schneider played for a team in Switzerland. When the NHL season started again, he played 30 games for the Canucks. He had five shutouts, tying for the league lead.
Time with the New Jersey Devils
On June 30, 2013, Cory Schneider was traded to the New Jersey Devils. This trade was a big surprise for him. He shared goaltending duties with veteran goalie Martin Brodeur in his first season with the Devils.
On July 9, 2014, Schneider signed a seven-year contract with the Devils. He became the team's main starting goalie. In the 2014–15 season, he had a .925 save percentage and a 2.26 GAA. Even with his strong play, the Devils did not make the playoffs.
He continued to play well in the 2015–16 season, but the Devils still missed the playoffs. In the 2017–18 season, the Devils had a much better start. They made it to the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs. Schneider had a groin injury during this season. He returned for the playoffs and played very well, but the Devils lost their series.
After hip surgery in the off-season, Schneider missed the start of the 2018–19 season. In November 2019, he was sent to the Devils' AHL team, the Binghamton Devils. On October 8, 2020, the Devils ended his contract.
Final Years with the New York Islanders
On January 14, 2021, Schneider signed with the New York Islanders. He played for their AHL team, the Bridgeport Islanders, for most of his time there. He played one NHL game for the Islanders in the 2021–22 season.
Cory Schneider announced his retirement from hockey on September 26, 2023.
Playing for His Country
| Medal record | ||
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Representing  United States |
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| Ice hockey | ||
| IIHF World U18 Championship | ||
| Silver | 2004 Belarus | |
| U18 Junior World Cup | ||
| Gold | 2003 Slovakia | |
Schneider played for the United States in several international tournaments. In 2003, he helped the U.S. team win their first gold medal at the 2003 U-18 Junior World Cup. He was the starting goalie in the gold medal game against Russia.
In 2004, he won a silver medal at the 2004 IIHF World U18 Championships. He had a great save percentage of .929 in that tournament. He was named the Dave Peterson Goalie of the Year by USA Hockey.
He also played in the 2005 and 2006 World Junior Championships. The U.S. team finished fourth in both tournaments.
In 2007, Schneider was part of the men's senior team for the 2007 IIHF World Championship. He was the third goalie and did not play in any games. He later played for Team USA at the 2019 IIHF World Championship.
How He Played
Cory Schneider played in the butterfly style of goaltending. This means he would drop to his knees with his pads together to cover the bottom of the net. He worked with a goalie coach to improve this style.
When he joined the Canucks, he learned to play "shallower" in his crease. This means he stood closer to the front of the net. This helped him be more athletic for first shots and better prepared for rebounds. People often praised his size, athleticism, and ability to anticipate plays.
Personal Life
Cory Schneider is married to Jill, and they have a son and a daughter. The family lives in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Career Statistics
Regular Season and Playoffs
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| Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | T | OTL | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | GP | W | L | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | ||
| 2002–03 | Phillips Academy | NEPSAC | 23 | 13 | 7 | 2 | — | 1,385 | 39 | 3 | 1.69 | .951 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2003–04 | Phillips Academy | NEPSAC | 24 | 17 | 5 | 2 | — | 1,336 | 32 | 6 | 1.42 | .956 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2003–04 | U.S. NTDP | U-18 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | — | 559 | 15 | 1 | 1.61 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2003–04 | U.S. NTDP | NAHL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 120 | 6 | 0 | 3.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2004–05 | Boston College | HE | 18 | 13 | 1 | 4 | — | 1,102 | 35 | 1 | 1.90 | .916 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2005–06 | Boston College | HE | 39 | 24 | 13 | 2 | — | 2,361 | 83 | 8 | 2.11 | .929 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2006–07 | Boston College | HE | 42 | 29 | 12 | 1 | — | 2,516 | 90 | 6 | 2.15 | .925 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2007–08 | Manitoba Moose | AHL | 36 | 21 | 12 | — | 2 | 2,054 | 78 | 3 | 2.28 | .916 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 375 | 12 | 0 | 1.92 | .938 | ||
| 2008–09 | Manitoba Moose | AHL | 40 | 28 | 10 | — | 1 | 2,324 | 79 | 5 | 2.04 | .928 | 22 | 14 | 7 | 1315 | 47 | 0 | 2.15 | .922 | ||
| 2008–09 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 8 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 355 | 20 | 0 | 3.38 | .877 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2009–10 | Manitoba Moose | AHL | 60 | 35 | 23 | — | 2 | 3,557 | 149 | 4 | 2.51 | .919 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 366 | 19 | 0 | 3.12 | .905 | ||
| 2009–10 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 2 | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 79 | 5 | 0 | 3.80 | .915 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2010–11 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 25 | 16 | 4 | — | 2 | 1,372 | 51 | 1 | 2.23 | .929 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 163 | 7 | 0 | 2.58 | .915 | ||
| 2011–12 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 33 | 20 | 8 | — | 1 | 1,833 | 60 | 3 | 1.96 | .937 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 183 | 4 | 0 | 1.31 | .960 | ||
| 2012–13 | Ambrì-Piotta | NLA | 8 | 4 | 4 | — | 0 | 485 | 26 | 0 | 3.22 | .913 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012–13 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 30 | 17 | 9 | — | 4 | 1,733 | 61 | 5 | 2.11 | .927 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 117 | 9 | 0 | 4.62 | .880 | ||
| 2013–14 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 46 | 16 | 15 | — | 12 | 2,680 | 88 | 3 | 1.97 | .921 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2014–15 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 69 | 26 | 31 | — | 9 | 3,924 | 148 | 5 | 2.26 | .925 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2015–16 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 58 | 27 | 25 | — | 6 | 3,413 | 122 | 4 | 2.15 | .924 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2016–17 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 60 | 20 | 27 | — | 11 | 3,473 | 163 | 2 | 2.82 | .908 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2017–18 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 40 | 17 | 16 | — | 6 | 2,333 | 114 | 1 | 2.93 | .907 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 202 | 6 | 0 | 1.78 | .950 | ||
| 2017–18 | Binghamton Devils | AHL | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 60 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 | .950 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 26 | 6 | 13 | — | 4 | 1,372 | 70 | 1 | 3.06 | .903 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | Binghamton Devils | AHL | 8 | 2 | 4 | — | 2 | 482 | 26 | 0 | 3.24 | .881 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 13 | 3 | 6 | — | 2 | 680 | 40 | 1 | 3.53 | .887 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | Binghamton Devils | AHL | 14 | 7 | 7 | — | 0 | 818 | 37 | 0 | 2.71 | .903 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | Bridgeport Sound Tigers | AHL | 2 | 0 | 1 | — | 1 | 122 | 8 | 0 | 3.94 | .843 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Bridgeport Islanders | AHL | 30 | 14 | 11 | — | 4 | 1,725 | 78 | 1 | 2.71 | .921 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 332 | 13 | 0 | 2.35 | .927 | ||
| 2021–22 | New York Islanders | NHL | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 60 | 3 | 0 | 3.00 | .900 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Bridgeport Islanders | AHL | 33 | 19 | 11 | — | 3 | 1919 | 94 | 1 | 2.94 | .913 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 410 | 171 | 159 | — | 58 | 23,305 | 945 | 26 | 2.43 | .918 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 665 | 26 | 0 | 2.35 | .931 | ||||
International Play Statistics
| Year | Team | Event | GP | W | L | T | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | |
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| 2003 | United States | IH18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 2004 | United States | U18 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 350 | 10 | 0 | 1.71 | .929 | |
| 2005 | United States | WJC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 7.94 | .625 | |
| 2006 | United States | WJC | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 359 | 16 | 0 | 2.67 | .912 | |
| 2016 | United States | WCH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1.000 | |
| 2019 | United States | WC | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 362 | 15 | 0 | 2.49 | .920 | |
| Junior totals | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 731 | 29 | 0 | 2.37 | .912 | |||
| Senior totals | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 380 | 15 | 0 | 2.36 | .926 | |||
Awards and Achievements
High School Awards
| Award | Year |
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| John Carlton Memorial Trophy (for athletic and academic achievement in Massachusetts high school) |
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College Awards
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| All-Hockey East Rookie Team | 2005 | |
| Bernie Burke Outstanding Freshman Award (Boston College) | 2005 | |
| Hockey East All-Tournament Team | 2005, 2006, 2007 | |
| Eberly Trophy (Beanpot's best goalie) | 2006 | |
| AHCA East First-Team All-American | 2006 | |
| HE Goaltending Award (lowest GAA in league play) | 2006 | |
| All-Hockey East Second Team | 2006 | |
| Norman F. Dailey Memorial Award (Boston College MVP) | 2006 (co-winner with Chris Collins) | |
| NCAA Northeast Regional Tournament MVP | 2006 |
AHL Awards
| Award | Year |
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| AHL All-Star Game | 2009 |
| Aldege "Baz" Bastien Memorial Award | 2009 |
| Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award | 2009 |
International Awards
| Award | Year |
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| U18 Junior World Cup gold medal | 2003 |
| IIHF U18 silver medal | 2004 |
| Dave Peterson Goalie of the Year | 2004 |
NHL Awards
| Award | Year |
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| William M. Jennings Trophy (shared with Roberto Luongo) | 2011 |
| NHL All-Star Game | 2016 |
Records He Holds
Boston College Records
- Most shutouts in a single season: 8 (2005–06)
- Most saves in a single season: 1,088 (2005–06)
- Most career shutouts: 15 (2004–2007)
Manitoba Moose Records
- Most consecutive wins: 13 (2008–09)
- Best single-season GAA: 2.04 (2008–09)
- Best single-season save percentage: .928 (2008–09)
- Most wins in a single season: 35 (2009–10)
- Most career wins: 84 (2007–10)
- Most career games played: 136 (2007–2010)
