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
SHL team Former teams	Brynäs IF Vancouver Canucks Minnesota Wild Columbus Blue Jackets Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod Jokerit SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers
National team	United States
NHL Draft	22nd overall, 2009 Vancouver Canucks
Playing career	2010–present

Jordan John Schroeder was born on September 29, 1990. He is an American professional ice hockey player. He plays as a center. Currently, he plays for Brynäs IF in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

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

In the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Jordan was picked 22nd overall by the Vancouver Canucks. Some teams were worried about his size. He spent several years playing in the minor leagues. He then joined the Canucks in the National Hockey League (NHL) in 2013. After playing for the Canucks, he joined the Minnesota Wild.

Jordan's Life Off the Ice

Jordan grew up in Prior Lake, Minnesota. His parents are John and Deb Schroeder. When he was 13, his family moved to Lakeville. Both of his younger siblings, Zach and Elly, also play hockey.

Jordan started playing hockey when he was four years old. His first team was called the Lakeville Ponys. He was so good that his coach moved him to a higher level. He went to St. Thomas Academy for two years. He then graduated with high honors from Ann Arbor Pioneer High School. He took online courses to finish high school early. This allowed him to play NCAA hockey sooner.

In 2007, Jordan decided to join the University of Minnesota. He started school in 2008. He studied business and marketing. In 2010, he was named to the WCHA All-Academic team. This means he had good grades.

Jordan's Hockey Journey

Starting Out in Amateur Hockey

Jordan played high school hockey for St. Thomas Academy. He helped his team win the state championship in 2006. In the same year, he joined the U.S. National Team Development Program (USNTDP). He played there for two seasons. In his last year with the USNTDP, he led the team in scoring. He had 21 goals and 53 points in 55 games.

In 2008, Jordan joined the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers. This was a team he always wanted to play for. He was the youngest player on the team. In his first year, he scored 13 goals and 32 assists. This was the second-highest total on the team. He was named WCHA Rookie of the Year.

Jordan was a top player for the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He was ranked fifth among North American skaters. The Vancouver Canucks picked him 22nd overall. Some people think his smaller size made him drop in the draft.

Schroeder playing for the Manitoba Moose in 2010.

Before the 2009–10 season, there were rumors Jordan would leave college. He was rumored to join a major junior team. But Jordan said he wanted to stay with the Golden Gophers. The team had a tough season that year. Jordan still led the team in points.

Becoming a Professional Player

On March 17, 2010, Jordan signed a contract with the Canucks. He was sent to their minor league team, the Manitoba Moose. His contract was for three years. He would earn more money in the NHL than in the minor leagues.

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 11 games for the Moose that season. He scored four goals and five assists. The team made it to the playoffs. In a playoff game on April 19, 2010, Jordan scored his first professional hat trick. This means he scored three goals in one game. He played in all six playoff games for the Moose.

Schroeder warming up with the Vancouver Canucks during the 2013–14 season.

After attending his first training camp with the Canucks, he was sent back to the Moose. In October 2011, he had three assists in a game. In December, he got injured with a high ankle sprain. He missed 16 games because of this. He finished his first full professional season with 28 points.

The Moose team moved to a new city. So, Jordan moved to the Chicago Wolves for the 2011–12 season. He scored his first goal with the Wolves in October 2011. He finished that season third on the Wolves with 21 goals and 44 points.

In January 2013, Jordan made his NHL debut with the Vancouver Canucks. This was against the Calgary Flames. In his second NHL game, he got his first point, an assist. In his sixth game, he scored the winning shootout goal. In his ninth game, he scored his first two NHL goals.

Before the 2013–14 season, Jordan had shoulder surgery. Then, he broke his left ankle in a preseason game. He came back in mid-October but broke his ankle again. He needed surgery and was out until January 2014. He played 25 games with Vancouver that season. After the season, the Canucks did not re-sign him. He then signed a contract with the Minnesota Wild in July.

After his contract with the Wild ended in 2017, Jordan was traded. He went to the Columbus Blue Jackets. He played 21 games for them, scoring one goal and one assist. He also played for their minor league team, the Cleveland Monsters.

In 2018, Jordan was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks. He played the 2018–19 season with their minor league team, the Rockford IceHogs. He led the team in scoring with 19 goals and 45 points.

After that, Jordan decided to play hockey outside of North America. In 2019, he signed a contract with Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod in Russia. This team plays in the KHL. In 2020, he signed a two-year contract with Jokerit, another KHL team.

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 Switzerland. He signed a two-year contract with SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers in 2022. In 2024, he left the Lakers. He then joined Brynäs IF in Sweden.

Playing for His Country

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 in 2007. This was at the 2007 IIHF World U18 Championships in Finland. He helped the U.S. team win a silver medal. He was third in scoring in that tournament.

The next year, Jordan played for the under-20 team. He was only 17, the youngest on the team. This was for the 2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in the Czech Republic. He finished second in team scoring. A few months later, he played in his second U18 tournament. He helped the American team win a bronze medal.

At the 2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Canada, Jordan set a record. He had the most career assists for an American in that tournament. He led the American team in scoring with 11 points.

In 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 team to have played in two previous tournaments. In a game against Finland, he had three assists. This gave him 26 career points in the tournament. He passed Jeremy Roenick for the highest total for an American. In the gold-medal game against Canada, Jordan scored a goal. The American team won the gold medal.

Career Statistics

Regular Season and Playoffs

International Play

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 Honors

NCAA Awards

Minnesota Golden Gophers Team Awards

International Awards