Andrew Schneider (born July 31, 1981) is an American former professional

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who played in the

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(AHL),

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, and German Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). He has been an assistant coach for the

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and the Swift Current Broncos.

Playing career

He joined on January 28, 2009, from

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of the

to Adler Mannheim. Drafted in 2001 by the

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, he was a 5th round pick (156th overall).Hockey's Future
Since drafted, he has yet to appear in an NHL hockey game, playing US College hockey after being drafted, and joining the AHL Portland Pirates for the 2007–08 season.

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* 1981 births Adler Mannheim players American men's ice hockey defensemen Iserlohn Roosters players Lincoln Stars players Living people Sportspeople from Grand Forks, North Dakota Portland Pirates players Pittsburgh Penguins draft picks Toronto Marlies players North Dakota Fighting Hawks men's ice hockey players Wheeling Nailers players Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins players {{US-icehockey-defenceman-stub