Jordan Schroeder facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jordan Schroeder
Schroeder in 2009
Born	(1990-09-29) September 29, 1990 (age 34) Lakeville, Minnesota, U.S.
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight	184 lb (83 kg; 13 st 2 lb)
Position	Center
Shoots	Right
team Former teams	Free agent Vancouver Canucks Minnesota Wild Columbus Blue Jackets Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod Jokerit SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers Brynäs IF
National team	United States
NHL Draft	22nd overall, 2009 Vancouver Canucks
Playing career	2010–present

Jordan John Schroeder (born September 29, 1990) is an American professional ice hockey player. He plays as a center. Jordan is currently a free agent, meaning he can sign with any team. He most recently played for Brynäs IF in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Jordan grew up in Minnesota. He spent two seasons with the U.S. National Team Development Program. After that, he joined the Minnesota Golden Gophers college team for two years. In 2009, he was named the WCHA Rookie of the Year. Jordan also played for the American national junior ice hockey team. He played in three World Junior Championships. There, he set records for the most career assists and points by an American player.

Before the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Jordan was ranked as the fifth best North American skater. He was chosen 22nd overall by the Vancouver Canucks. Some teams were worried about his size, which is why he was picked a bit later. Jordan then played for the Canucks' minor league teams in the American Hockey League (AHL). He joined the Canucks in the National Hockey League (NHL) in 2013. He played parts of two seasons with them. In 2014, the Canucks did not re-sign him, and he joined the Minnesota Wild.

Jordan's Life and Family

Jordan grew up in Prior Lake, Minnesota. His parents are John and Deb Schroeder. When he was thirteen, his family moved to Lakeville. This is a suburb near Minneapolis-Saint Paul. His dad, John, played many sports like basketball, football, and baseball. His mom, Deb, was a gymnast and a cross-country runner.

Jordan is the oldest of three children. His brother, Zach, is two years younger, and his sister, Elly, is six years younger. Both of his siblings also play hockey. Jordan started playing hockey when he was four years old. His first organized team was called the Lakeville Ponys. This team was meant for learning to skate. However, his coach, Scott Cummings, suggested he move up to a higher level. Jordan's skills were much better than other kids his age.

Jordan went to St. Thomas Academy for two years. He graduated with high honors from Ann Arbor Pioneer High School. He finished high school early so he could play college hockey sooner. He took online classes from Brigham Young University to do this. In November 2007, Jordan decided to join the University of Minnesota. He started school there in the fall of 2008. He studied business and marketing education. In 2010, Jordan was named to the WCHA All-Academic team. This meant he had a good grade average.

Playing Hockey: Amateur Career

High School and Junior Hockey

Jordan played high school hockey for St. Thomas Academy. He played with another future hockey star, Anders Lee. Jordan helped his team, the St. Thomas Cadets, reach the Minnesota Class 1A hockey tournament in 2005 and 2006. They won the high school championship in 2006.

In 2006, he joined the U.S. National Team Development Program (USNTDP). This program is in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He spent two seasons there. In his last season with the USNTDP, Jordan was the top scorer. He had 21 goals and 53 points in 55 games.

College Hockey with Minnesota Golden Gophers

Jordan joined the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) for the 2008–09 season. He had always wanted to play for this team. When he joined, Jordan was the youngest player on the team.

In his first year, he scored 13 goals and made 32 assists in 32 games. This was the second-highest total on the team. He was named WCHA Rookie of the Year. Jordan was a top prospect for the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He was ranked fifth among North American skaters. The Vancouver Canucks picked him 22nd overall. His smaller size and his play at the end of the 2009 World Junior Championships might have caused him to be drafted a bit later.

Schroeder playing for the Manitoba Moose in 2010.

Before the 2009–10 season, there were rumors that Jordan would leave the University of Minnesota. People thought he would join a major junior team called the Everett Silvertips. But Jordan said this was not true. He wanted to stay with the Golden Gophers for at least another year.

The Golden Gophers had a losing record that season. This was the first time in over 10 years. They also lost in the first round of the playoffs. This had only happened once in the past 33 years. Jordan finished the season with 9 goals and 28 points in 37 games. He was tied for the team lead in points. This was the lowest point total for the team's leading scorer since 1962.

Playing Hockey: Professional Career

Starting in the AHL

On March 17, 2010, Jordan signed a contract with the Vancouver Canucks. He was sent to their minor league team, the Manitoba Moose, in the American Hockey League (AHL). His contract was for three years.

In his first professional game on March 21, 2010, Jordan scored two goals. One of them was the game-winning goal. The Moose won the game 4–0. He played eleven regular season games for the Moose in the 2009–10 AHL season. He scored four goals and five assists. The team made it to the playoffs.

In the playoffs, on April 19, 2010, Jordan scored his first professional hat trick. This means he scored three goals in one game. The Moose won that game 7–2. Jordan played in all six of the Moose's playoff games. He had three goals and three assists. He could not join the Canucks for the NHL playoffs because he signed after the trade deadline.

After attending his first training camp with the Canucks, he was sent back to the Moose on September 27, 2011. In the first game of the season on October 8, Jordan had three assists. Two months later, on December 10, Jordan got injured. He had a high ankle sprain after a collision. He was fourth on the team in scoring at the time. He missed 16 games and returned on January 20, 2011. He finished his first full professional season with 28 points (10 goals and 18 assists) in 61 games. He also had 6 points in 11 playoff games.

Moving to the Chicago Wolves

The Moose team moved to St. John's, Newfoundland. This happened because the Winnipeg Jets returned to the NHL. So, the Canucks started a new AHL team connection. Jordan moved to the Chicago Wolves for the 2011–12 season. He scored his first goal with the Wolves on October 14, 2011. He finished the season third on the Wolves with 21 goals and 44 points.

Playing in the NHL

The 2012–13 NHL lockout meant Jordan started the 2012-13 season with the Wolves. He played 30 games there, scoring nine goals and ten assists. When the lockout ended in January 2013, he was called up to the Canucks.

He made his NHL debut on January 23, 2013, against the Calgary Flames. Jordan got his first NHL point, an assist, on January 25. This was his second NHL game. He then scored the winning goal in a shootout in his sixth game. This was a 2–1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. In his ninth game, on February 9 against Calgary, Jordan scored his first two NHL goals. Both goals were against Leland Irving, and the first one was the game-winning goal.

Before the 2013–14 season, Jordan had shoulder surgery. Then, he broke his left ankle in the Canucks' first preseason game. By mid-October, Jordan returned to the Canucks. However, he played only three games before breaking his left ankle again. This injury needed surgery, and he was out until January 2014. Before rejoining the Canucks, Jordan played two games with their AHL team, the Utica Comets. He had one assist there. He played 25 games with Vancouver that season and had six points. Because of this, the Canucks did not offer him a new contract. He became a free agent. On July 11, he signed a two-year contract with the Minnesota Wild.

After his contract ended in the 2016–17 season, the Wild did not offer Jordan a new contract. On June 23, 2017, the Wild traded Jordan to the Columbus Blue Jackets. He signed a two-year contract with the Blue Jackets on June 27, 2017. In the 2017–18 season, Jordan played 21 games with the Blue Jackets. He scored 1 goal and 1 assist. He also played for their AHL team, the Cleveland Monsters, where he had 36 points in 48 games.

On June 27, 2018, Jordan was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks. He played the 2018–19 season only with the Blackhawks' AHL team, the Rockford IceHogs. He led the team in scoring with 19 goals and 45 points in 62 games.

Playing Overseas

After his time with the Blackhawks, Jordan decided to play hockey outside of North America for the first time. On May 17, 2019, he signed a one-year contract with Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod in the KHL (a league in Russia).

On May 6, 2020, it was announced that Jordan signed a two-year contract with Jokerit, a KHL team based in Helsinki, Finland.

Jordan played two seasons with Jokerit. The team left the KHL during the 2021–22 season. This happened because of the conflict in Ukraine. As a free agent, Jordan moved to the Swiss National League. On May 6, 2022, he signed a two-year contract with SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers. After two difficult seasons, he left the Lakers in the summer of 2024. He then joined Brynäs IF in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) on a one-year deal.

International Play

Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing  United States
World Junior Championships
Gold	2010 Canada
World Junior U18 Championships
Bronze	2008 Russia
Silver	2007 Finland

Jordan first played for the American junior national team at the 2007 IIHF World U18 Championships in Finland. He helped the United States win a silver medal. He finished third in scoring at that tournament with 11 points.

The next year, Jordan was chosen for the under-20 team. He was the youngest player on the team at 17. This was for the 2008 World Junior Championships in the Czech Republic. He was second in team scoring and tied for fourth in the tournament with one goal and seven assists for eight points in seven games. Three months later, Jordan played in his second U18 tournament. He was named player of the game in the match against Sweden. He had five points in seven games as the Americans won a bronze medal.

At the 2009 World Junior Championships in Canada, Jordan set a new American record. He had the most career assists at the tournament with 15. He was the youngest player on the team. Jordan was named player of the game in a match against the Czech Republic. He led the Americans in scoring with 11 points.

On December 23, 2009, Jordan was named to the American team for the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. This was his third time playing in the World Junior Championships. He was the only player on the American team to have played in two previous World Junior tournaments. He was also the first player from the University of Minnesota to play in three tournaments.

In a quarter-final game against Finland, Jordan had three assists. One of these assists gave him 26 career points in the tournament. This broke Jeremy Roenick's record for the highest career total for an American. His 20 career assists were the third highest in the tournament's history. In the gold-medal game against Canada, Jordan led the American team in shots on goal with six. He scored a goal on one of them. He finished with three goals and five assists in seven games. The Americans won the gold medal.

Career Statistics

Regular Season and Playoffs

International Play Statistics

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2007	United States	U18			7	4	7	11	0
2008	United States	WJC	4th		6	1	7	8	2
2008	United States	U18			7	3	2	5	2
2009	United States	WJC	5th		6	3	8	11	2
2010	United States	WJC			7	3	5	8	2
2016	United States	WC	4th		9	0	1	1	0
Junior totals					33	14	29	43	8
Senior totals					9	0	1	1	0

Awards and Achievements

NCAA Awards

Minnesota Golden Gophers Team Awards

International Awards

Images for kids

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  Schroeder during warm-ups with the Vancouver Canucks during the 2013–14 season