Carl Michael Sneep (born November 5, 1987) is an American former professional

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. He played in one

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(NHL) game with the

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during the 2011–12 season.

Playing career

Before attending Boston College, Sneep played for the

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of the

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, based out of

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. He was selected by the

in the 2nd round (32nd overall) of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. He played his first NHL game for the Penguins on December 17, 2011, against the

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. During that game, he also recorded an assist, his first NHL point. On January 24, 2013, Sneep was traded from the Penguins to the Dallas Stars in exchange for a conditional seventh-round draft pick. On April 9, 2013, Sneep was traded from the Texas Stars to the

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for Brett Sonne. Both players are considered to be loaned and remain property of their respective clubs. With no contract offer extended by the Stars after the season, Sneep was released as a free agent. On August 27, 2013, Sneep agreed to a one-year contract with the ECHL club, the Idaho Steelheads. After thirteen games with the Steelheads, Sneep announced he was leaving the team with the intention of retiring from professional hockey. The Steelheads suspended Sneep indefinitely, which also secured his ECHL rights for the remainder of his contract. Sneep did not return to the Steelheads and is considered retired.EliteProspects.com: Carl Sneep Profile Page
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* 1987 births Living people American men's ice hockey defensemen Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey players Ice hockey players from Minnesota Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) players People from Nisswa, Minnesota Peoria Rivermen (AHL) players Pittsburgh Penguins draft picks Pittsburgh Penguins players Texas Stars players Wheeling Nailers players Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins players Lincoln Stars players NCAA men's ice hockey national champions {{US-icehockey-defenceman-stub

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