July 28, 2008

Schneider Returning to Europe

David Schneider (l), who spent four years playing in Finland, is returning to Europe.
David Schneider (l), who spent four years playing in Finland, is returning to Europe.

Former Princeton standout David Schneider has signed a contract for the 2008-09 season with Djurgårdens IF (Sweden), it was announced Monday by Djurgårdens IF head coach Janne Jarlefelt.

Schneider, a native of Chicago, is the first American-born player ever to play for Djurgårdens IF, and the first foreign player signed for the 2008-09 campaign. Schneider has experience playing in Europe, spending four years in Finland with TPS Turku (2003-05) and HPK Hameenlinna (2004-06).

Schneider spent the 2007-08 season with Norfolk of the American Hockey League. In 71 contests, he compiled two goals and 25 assists for 27 points.

A four-year standout at Princeton (1998-02), Schneider competed in 98 games, registering 18 goals and 32 assists.