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He won the Stanley Cup in 1993, defeating Wayne Gretzky and the Los Angeles Kings in five games.
15 Interesting Facts About Mathieu Schneider
Mathieu Schneider was an American offensive defenseman who played 23 seasons in the NHL, winning a Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens and representing Team USA internationally.
Position
Defense
Jersey
#26
Status
Retired
Teams
11
Facts
15
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He was a member of the 1996 World Cup champion Team USA squad, scoring two goals in seven games.
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He was drafted 44th overall in the third round of the 1987 NHL Entry Draft by the Montreal Canadiens.
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He played 1,289 games in the National Hockey League, suiting up for ten different teams during his career.
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His career spanned from 1987 to 2010, marking a professional playing career of 23 seasons.
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He tallied a career-high 21 goals and 59 points in the 2005-06 season while playing for the Detroit Red Wings.
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He played his 1,000th NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks on October 21, 2005-06 season.
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After being claimed by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft, he never signed with them and instead joined the Los Angeles Kings.
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He was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in March 1996 in a deal that eventually sent Roberto Luongo to the Islanders.
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He missed a chance for another Stanley Cup by signing with the Anaheim Ducks the same year his former team, Detroit, won the 2008 championship.
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He was an offensive defenseman who topped all Montreal Canadiens defensemen with 52 points in the 1993-94 season.
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He was selected to two NHL All-Star Games during his career, in 1996 and 2003.
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He scored his 200th NHL goal on March 6, 2007, against the Nashville Predators.
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He was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015.
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He was left unprotected and chosen by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft, but never played a game for them.
About Mathieu Schneider
An American offensive defenseman, he played 1,289 NHL games across ten different teams, scoring 223 goals and 744 points. He won the Stanley Cup in 1993 with the Montreal Canadiens and was a member of the 1996 World Cup champion Team USA squad, known for his offensive contributions from the blue line.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1993
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World Cup Champion
1996
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NHL All-Star Game Selection
1996
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NHL Most Goals by Defenseman
2006
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United States Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2015
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Mathieu Schneider.
Player Info
Country: United States
Position: Defense
Jersey #: 26
Status: Retired
Age: 56 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 11" (180 cm)
Weight: 192 lbs (87 kg)
Born: New York City, New York
Career Stats
Seasons: 23
Goals: 223
Assists: 521
Points: 744
Teams: 11
Drafted: 1987
Round: 3rd
Teams & Career
Montreal Canadiens New York Islanders Toronto Maple Leafs New York Rangers Los Angeles Kings Detroit Red Wings Anaheim Ducks Atlanta Thrashers Montreal Canadiens Vancouver Canucks Phoenix Coyotes
Mathieu Schneider played for 11 different teams during his 23 seasons career. He was originally drafted 3rd overall by the Montreal Canadiens in 1987.