Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

Mathieu Schneider

Born in New York, June 12, 1969. The all-time leading Jewish scorer in NHL history and one of the league’s all-time top scoring defensemen. Originally drafted in 1987 by the Montreal Canadiens and was on 1992-93 Stanley Cup championship team. Also played for New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings. Traded to the Detroit Red Wings from LA Kings in 2003. Played in two NHL All-Star games. Also, a two-time US Olympic Team member. Inducted 2006