Jimmy Snuggerud

Jimmy Snuggerud (born June 1, 2004) is an American professional ice hockey right wing for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 23rd overall by the Blues in the 2022 NHL entry draft. He played college hockey at the University of Minnesota.

Jimmy Snuggerud
Snuggerud at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics
Born	(2004-06-01) June 1, 2004 (age 21) Chaska, Minnesota, U.S.
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb)
Position	Right wing
Shoots	Right
NHL team	St. Louis Blues
NHL draft	23rd overall, 2022 St. Louis Blues
Playing career	2025–present

Playing career

Snuggerud spent two seasons with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. During the 2021–22 season, he recorded 24 goals and 39 assists in 59 games.^[1] Snuggerud competed at the 2022 BioSteel All-American Game.^[2]

Snuggerud committed to play college ice hockey for the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the 2022–23 season.^[3] He was drafted 23rd overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.^[4] On March 28, 2025, a day after the Golden Gophers were eliminated from the 2025 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament, Snuggerud signed a three year, entry level-contact with the Blues.^[5]

Personal life

Snuggerud's father, Dave, is a former professional ice hockey player, while his grandfather, Jim Westby, played for Team USA at the Men's World Championship.^[6] His cousin, Luc Snuggerud, is also a professional ice hockey player.^[7]

International play

Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
	2024 Sweden
	2023 Canada
World U18 Championships
	2022 Germany

Snuggerud represented the United States at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics where he served as captain and recorded two assists in four games and won a silver medal.^[8]

Snuggerud represented the United States at the 2022 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he recorded three goals and four assists in six games and won a silver medal.^[9]

On December 12, 2022, Snuggerud was named to the United States men's national junior ice hockey team to compete at the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. During the tournament he recorded five goals and eight assists in seven games and won a bronze medal.^[10]

On December 16, 2023, Snuggerud was again named to Team USA's roster to compete at the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. He recorded five goals and three assists in six games and won a gold medal.^[11]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2020–21	U.S. National Development Team	USHL		45	15	17	32	20		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	U.S. National Development Team	USHL		59	24	39	63	32		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	University of Minnesota	B1G		40	21	29	50	42		—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	University of Minnesota	B1G		39	21	13	34	42		—	—	—	—	—
2024–25	University of Minnesota	B1G		40	24	27	51	29		—	—	—	—	—
2024–25	St. Louis Blues	NHL		7	1	3	4	0		7	2	2	4	0
NHL totals				7	1	3	4	0		7	2	2	4	0

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2022	United States	U18			6	3	4	7	2
2023	United States	WJC			7	5	8	13	2
2024	United States	WJC			6	5	3	8	2
Junior totals					19	13	15	28	6

Awards and honors

Award	Year
College
Big Ten Scoring Champion	2023	[12]
All-Big Ten Second Team	2023
All-Big Ten Freshman Team	2023
All-Big Ten First Team	2024, 2025	[13][14]
AHCA West Second Team All-American	2025	[15]