Cory Schneider is a former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on March 18, 1986, in Marblehead, Massachusetts, and grew up playing hockey in the Boston area.
Schneider played college hockey at Boston College, where he was a standout goaltender for three seasons. He was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in the first round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft and spent several seasons playing in the minor leagues before making his NHL debut in 2008.
Schneider quickly established himself as one of the top young goaltenders in the league, earning a reputation for his quick reflexes, strong positioning, and ability to make difficult saves look easy. He spent several seasons as the backup goaltender for the Canucks, playing behind Roberto Luongo, before being traded to the New Jersey Devils in 2013.
In New Jersey, Schneider became the starting goaltender and played some of the best hockey of his career. He was named to the NHL All-Star Game in 2016 and was a finalist for the Vezina Trophy, awarded to the league's top goaltender, in 2014.
Despite his success on the ice, Schneider struggled with injuries in the later years of his career. He underwent hip surgery in 2018 and missed significant time as a result. He also struggled with inconsistency and lost his starting job to rookie goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood in 2019.
Schneider announced his retirement from professional hockey in August 2022, bringing an end to a career that saw him play in over 400 NHL games and earn a reputation as one of the league's top goaltenders. He will be remembered for his quick reflexes, strong work ethic, and dedication to the game of hockey.
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