Joe Snively
Joe Snively 2021.jpg
Snively with the Washington Capitals in 2021
Born (1996-01-01) January 1, 1996
Herndon, Virginia, U.S.
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Washington Capitals
Hershey Bears (AHL)
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2019present

Joseph Snively (born January 1, 1996) is an American professional ice hockey center for the Hershey Bears in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL).[1] Snively signed with the Capitals as an undrafted free agent in 2019 after playing four years at Yale University.[2]

Playing career

On March 18, 2019, Snively signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals.[2] He was re-signed by the Capitals to a one-year, two-way contract for $750,000 on June 3, 2021.[3] After playing parts of four seasons with the Hershey Bears, Snively was recalled to the Capitals on December 19, 2021, and made his NHL debut that night against the Los Angeles Kings.[4][5] On February 10, 2022, Snively scored two goals and an assist in a 5–2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, earning his first two NHL goals.

Personal life

Growing up in Herndon, Virginia, Snively rooted for the Washington Capitals and was part of the team's Washington Little Caps program.[6] His uncle is Canadian diver David Snively, who was a member of the Canadian Olympic team that boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics.[7]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
SeasonTeamLeague GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2012–13Sioux City MusketeersUSHL 48971610
2013–14Sioux City MusketeersUSHL 5614314545 80444
2014–15Sioux City MusketeersUSHL 5527376426 51348
2015–16Yale UniversityECAC 3210182812
2016–17Yale UniversityECAC 3314253934
2017–18Yale UniversityECAC 3119173618
2018–19Yale UniversityECAC 3315213617
2018–19Hershey BearsAHL 92570 20000
2019–20Hershey BearsAHL 4512122414
2020–21Hershey BearsAHL 30611178
2021–22Hershey BearsAHL 3515233818 10000
2021–22Washington CapitalsNHL 124372
2022–23Washington CapitalsNHL 122240
2022–23Hershey BearsAHL 32918276 20213156
NHL totals 2465112

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2013 United States IH18 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 5 1 1 2 4
2014 United States WJAC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 4 2 1 3 6
Junior totals 9 3 2 5 10

Awards and honors

Award Year Ref
College
ECAC Rookie of the Year 2016
ECAC All-Rookie Team 2016
ECAC First All-Star Team 2019
ECAC Second All-Star Team 2018
AHL
Calder Cup 2023 [8]

References

  1. "Joe Snively at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com.
  2. 1 2 Regan, J.J. (March 18, 2019). "Capitals sign heralded Virginia native Joe Snively to entry-level contract". nbcsports.com. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  3. "Capitals Re-sign Joe Snively". NHL.com. June 3, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  4. "Capitals Recall Joe Snively from Hershey". NHL.com. December 19, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  5. Sorensen, Jon (December 20, 2021). "Joe Snively Makes NHL Debut Against Kings, Records Assist On Capitals First Goal". NoVa Caps. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  6. Bray, Taryn (June 27, 2019). "Snively Hopes to Inspire the Next Generation of Local Kids". NHL.com. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  7. "Joe Snively Yale University Bio". yalebulldogs.com.
  8. "Sweeter by the dozen: Hershey wins 12th Cup". American Hockey League. June 22, 2023. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
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