Jimmy Snuggerud (born June 1, 2004) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NHL). He was drafted 23rd overall by the Blues in the 2022 NHL entry draft. He played

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at the

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Playing career

Snuggerud spent two seasons with the

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. During the 2021–22 season, he recorded 24 goals and 39 assists in 59 games. Snuggerud competed at the 2022 BioSteel All-American Game. Snuggerud committed to play

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for the

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during the 2022–23 season. He was drafted 23rd overall by the

in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. On March 28, 2025, a day after the Golden Gophers were eliminated from the

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, Snuggerud signed a three year, entry level-contact with the Blues.

Personal life

Snuggerud's father,

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, is a former professional ice hockey player, while his grandfather, Jim Westby, played for Team USA at the Men's World Championship. His cousin, Luc Snuggerud, is also a professional ice hockey player.

International play

Snuggerud represented the

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at the

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where he served as captain and recorded two assists in four games and won a silver medal. Snuggerud represented the

at the

2022 IIHF World U18 Championships The 2022 IIHF World U18 Championship was the 23rd such event hosted by the International Ice Hockey Federation. Teams participated at several levels of competition. The competition also served as qualifications for the 2023 competition. On 28 Fe ...

, where he recorded three goals and four assists in six games and won a silver medal. On December 12, 2022, Snuggerud was named to the

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to compete at the

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. During the tournament he recorded five goals and eight assists in seven games and won a bronze medal. On December 16, 2023, Snuggerud was again named to Team USA's roster to compete at the

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. He recorded five goals and three assists in six games and won a gold medal.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honors

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Snuggerud, Jimmy 2004 births Living people 21st-century American sportsmen AHCA Division I men's ice hockey All-Americans American men's ice hockey right wingers Ice hockey players at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics Ice hockey players from Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers men's ice hockey players NHL first-round draft picks People from Chaska, Minnesota Sportspeople from Carver County, Minnesota St. Louis Blues draft picks St. Louis Blues players USA Hockey National Team Development Program players Youth Olympic silver medalists for the United States