Eric Schneider’s playing experiences at the junior, university and professional levels has allowed him to connect and guide developing student-athletes through their own hockey journeys. Schneider’s Jr career included stops in the WHL with the Tri-City Americans and in the BCHL with the Powell River Kings. During his university days with the University of Calgary, Schneider was named the CIAU Rookie of the Year. Schneider would go on to have a 15 year professional career, playing in the AHL, ECHL and included 10 years in the DEL.
After retiring as a player, Schneider returned to his home town of Drayton Valley and turned his focus to coaching. He has coached multiple teams at the U15 and U18 levels and spent 4 years as the Assistant Coach/Head Scout for the Drayton Valley Thunder in the AJHL.
Schneider joined OHA Edmonton in 2023.
