Player's Profile
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- Name: Carl Sneep
- Position: D
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 210 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-11-05
- Eligible for Draft: 2006
- Drafted: 2006
- Hometown: Nisswa, Minnesota
- Acquired: 2nd round (32nd overall), 2006
- Playing In: Pro
Carl Sneep
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Sneep was an honorable mention to the AP All-State Team his junior year, and during his senior year he was named to the AP All-State First Team. The Mr. Hockey finalist was the only high school player to finish his season playing in the USHL playoffs. The Boston College bound Sneep joined 40 other skaters in August 2006 competing in Lake Placid, N.Y. for a place on the National Junior Team.
2006-07: Sneep made a seamless transition to the NCAA game in 2006-07, where he spent his freshman campaign with the Boston College Eagles. The blueliner recorded a goal and nine assists in 38 games with BC. One figure that jumps out is the eight penalty minutes the 6'4 Sneep accumulated -- a low figure for anyone.
2007-08: Because of some suspensions on his team at the beginning of the season, Sneep saw added ice time and in the process led all defensemen on his team in scoring en route to a national championship as the Boston College Sreaming Eagles overtook Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Frozen Four with a final score of 4-1. During the championship game, the right-handed shooting defenseman took a puck to the ankle and sat out the remainder of the contest.
2008-09: Sneep played 33 games in his junior season, registering 2 goals and 9 assists in the process.
2009-10: In his senior year, Sneep posted 11 goals and 17 assists en route to a Frozen Four championship. He played top minutes and was used in all situations for Boston College.
2010-11: As an AHL rookie, Sneep saw his ice time flux throughout the season. He showed that he can play in all situations and with a variety of assignments. He managed 4 goals, 13 assists, and a plus-17 in 61 games.
Talent Analysis
Sneep saw as much ice as he could handle playing for Brainerd and played in all situations. He is a puck moving defensemen, who skates well and is effective playing with the puck. He will need to adjust to the higher level of play in the Hockey East, learning to play one-on-one defensive situations and use his size more effectively.
"For a kid who is 6'4, 210 lbs—he gets around the rink very well," said Brainerd HS Head Coach Ty Eigner. "Carl, like all 18-year-old defensemen will need to improve his play in own end. He's always been good with the pick, but playing one-on-one and understanding the importance of playing the body, considering his size, will be important."
Eigner commented that Sneep's experience playing forward through bantam hockey helped develop his comfort level playing with the puck. Eigner also noted that Sneep is one of the most recruit friendly players his been around during his 10+ years of coaching high school hockey. His coach described Sneep as a quiet leader, with a low maintenance personality, and highlighted his academic success where he scored a 29 on his ACT, and maintained a 3.96 GPA.
Future
Sneep will see at least one more year of seasoning at the AHL level.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: September, 6th 2011
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