Jordan Leopold is a retired American professional ice hockey player who played as a defenseman. He was born on August 3, 1980, in Golden Valley, Minnesota, and began his hockey career at the University of Minnesota.
Leopold was drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the second round of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. However, he did not sign with the team and instead played for the United States National Team Development Program. He then went on to play for the University of Minnesota, where he won the Hobey Baker Award in 2002 as the best player in college hockey.
In 2002, Leopold signed with the Calgary Flames and made his NHL debut in the 2002-2003 season. He played for the Flames for three seasons before being traded to the Colorado Avalanche in 2006. He played for the Avalanche for one season before being traded to the Calgary Flames again in 2009.
Leopold also played for the Florida Panthers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres, St. Louis Blues, and Columbus Blue Jackets during his career. He was known for his offensive skills and his ability to move the puck up the ice. He scored a total of 66 goals and 144 assists in 695 NHL games.
Leopold also represented the United States in international competitions. He played for the United States at the 2005 World Championships, the 2006 Winter Olympics, and the 2010 Winter Olympics. He won a silver medal with the United States at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Leopold retired from professional hockey in 2016 after playing for the Minnesota Wild during the 2015-2016 season. He currently works as a color commentator for the Minnesota Golden Gophers men's ice hockey team.
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