Malia Schneider
| Malia Schneider | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
October 3, 1998 Millarville, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| PWHL team Former teams |
Vancouver Goldeneyes Ottawa Charge Brynäs IF SDE Hockey | ||
| Playing career | 2017–present | ||
Malia Macai Schneider (born October 3, 1998) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Vancouver Goldeneyes of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She previously played for the Ottawa Charge of the PWHL, Brynäs IF and SDE Hockey of the Swedish Women's Hockey League (SDHL). She played college ice hockey at Colgate.
Playing career
College
Schneider began her collegiate career for Colgate during the 2017–18 season. During her freshman year, she recorded 16 goals and nine assists in 41 games. During the 2018 NCAA National Championship game against Clarkson, she scored the lone goal for Colgate in a 1–2 overtime loss. During the 2018–19 season, in her sophomore year, she recorded 19 goals and 23 assists in 38 games. During the 2019–20 season, in her junior year, she recorded 12 goals and 13 assists in 38 games. During the 2020–21 season, in her senior year, she recorded four goals and one assist in 23 games, in a season that was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the 2021–22 season, as a graduate student, she recorded three goals and ten assists in 38 games.[1]
Professional
Following her collegiate career, Schneider joined PWHL Ottawa as a reserve player. In late December 2023, she was released by Ottawa and joined Brynäs IF of the SDHL to pursue more playing time. During the 2023–24 season, she recorded five goals and five assists in 12 games during the regular season, and one goal in seven playoff games with Brynäs.[2] In April 2024, after placing Becca Gilmore on the long-term injured reserve list, Ottawa signed Schneider to a standard player contract. She was scoreless in two games with Ottawa.[3]
On July 4, 2024, she signed with SDE Hockey of the SDHL, During the 2024–25 season, she recorded ten goals and seven assists in 34 regular season games, and one goal in eight playoff games.[4] She began the 2025–26 season with SDE Hockey and recorded two assists in ten games. In October 2025, she was invited to the Vancouver Goldeneyes' training camp.[5] On November 20, 2025, she signed a reserve player contract with the Goldeneyes.[6] On December 5, 2025, she signed a standard player agreement with the Goldeneyes, to replace Sarah Nurse, who was placed on long-term injury reserve.
International play
| Medal record | ||
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| Ice hockey | ||
| World U18 Championships | ||
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2016 Canada | |
Schneider represented Canada at the 2016 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship and recorded one goal in five games and won a silver medal.[1][7]
Personal life
Schneider was born to Keith and Shannon Schneider, and has two brothers and two sisters.[1]
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2017–18 | Colgate University | ECAC | 41 | 16 | 9 | 25 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | Colgate University | ECAC | 38 | 19 | 23 | 42 | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | Colgate University | ECAC | 38 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | Colgate University | ECAC | 23 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Colgate University | ECAC | 38 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Brynäs IF | SDHL | 12 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2023–24 | PWHL Ottawa | PWHL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2024–25 | SDE Hockey | SDHL | 34 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| PWHL totals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| SDHL totals | 46 | 15 | 12 | 27 | 24 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||||
International
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Canada | U18 | 
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5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| Junior totals | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | ||||
References
- ^ a b c "Malia Schneider". colgateathletics.com. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ Kennedy, Ian (January 23, 2024). "Malia Schneider Left PWHL Reserve Spot For Roster Spot In Sweden". The Hockey News. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ "Millarville's own Malia Schneider signs with PWHL Ottawa". OkotoksOnline.com. April 16, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ Kennedy, Ian (July 4, 2024). "Signings Continue With European Clubs Including Kluge, Schneider". The Hockey News. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ "A New Horizon on the Pacific: PWHL Vancouver Announces 32-Player Training Camp Roster Ahead of Inaugural Season". The Hockey News. October 16, 2025. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ Burns, Anna (November 20, 2025). "Vancouver Goldeneyes unveil roster ahead of inaugural season". The Williams Lake Tribune. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ "Team Canada picks up silver medal at 2016 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship". Hockey Canada. January 15, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database, or ThePWHL.com
- Colgate Raiders bio