Cory Schneider

Cory Franklin Schneider was born on March 18, 1986, in Marblehead, Massachusetts. He began playing hockey at age six, eventually settling into the goaltender position by age 11. Schneider attended Marblehead High School and Phillips Academy, where he excelled in both academics and athletics, receiving the Yale Bowl and the Boston Bruins’ John Carlton Memorial Trophy. Opting for education, he committed to Boston College, where he played for three seasons and majored in finance. During his college career from 2004 to 2007, he led the Boston College Eagles to two Lamoriello Trophies as Hockey East champions and two NCAA Final appearances. He still holds Boston College records for single-season shutouts (8) and saves (1,088), as well as career shutouts (15).

Schneider was drafted 26th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. He turned professional in 2007, starting his career with the Manitoba Moose, Vancouver’s AHL affiliate. His performance in the AHL was strong; he was named AHL Goaltender of the Year in 2009 and led the Moose to the Calder Cup Finals. Schneider joined the Canucks full-time in the 2010–11 season, where he and Roberto Luongo won the William M. Jennings Trophy for the league’s best team goals-against average. He set Canucks single-season records for best GAA (1.96) and save percentage (.937) in the 2011–12 season. In 2013, he was traded to the New Jersey Devils, where he served as their primary goaltender, playing 46 games in his first season with the team. He continued to post strong individual numbers, including a 2.15 GAA and .924 save percentage in the 2015–16 season, despite the Devils missing the playoffs for several consecutive years.

His tenure with the Devils saw a career progression that, despite the team’s struggles, highlighted his individual skill. He made a significant impact during the 2017–18 season when the Devils returned to the playoffs. After seven seasons with the Devils, his contract was bought out in 2020. He then signed with the New York Islanders, spending his final professional season with their AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Islanders. Schneider officially retired on September 26, 2023, concluding a remarkable career during which he represented the United States in various international competitions, winning gold and silver medals at the U-18 levels. Following his retirement, he joined NHL Network as an on-air analyst, continuing his involvement in ice hockey.