Aaron Schneekloth (born July 15, 1978) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who later moved into coaching within the Colorado Avalanche organization, serving as head coach of their American Hockey League affiliate. On June 17, 2025, he joined the Seattle Kraken as an assistant coach.
Playing career He is best known for his lengthy and impactful tenure with the Colorado Eagles, during which he competed in both the Central Hockey League (CHL) and later the ECHL after the franchise transitioned leagues. By the time he retired, he had cemented himself in the team's record books, ranking second in franchise history with an impressive 382 games played. Offensively, he was a key contributor from the blue line, finishing fifth all-time in total points with 356.
Coaching career After completing the 2012–13, his twelfth as a pro, Schneekloth announced his retirement from playing and, on August 23, 2013, transitioned into an assistant coaching position with the Eagles. He was elevated to head coach on July 18, 2016, and under his leadership the Eagles captured consecutive Kelly Cup championships in 2017 and 2018. When the team advanced to the American Hockey League (AHL) for the 2018–19 season, Schneekloth remained on staff, continuing with the Eagles as an assistant coach.
After head coach Greg Cronin departed the Colorado Eagles to accept a promotion to the NHL, Schneekloth was reappointed as the team's head coach on July 7, 2023.
On June 17, 2025, Schneekloth was officially appointed as an assistant coach for the NHL's Seattle Kraken.
Career statistics Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 1996–97South Surrey EaglesBCHL—————————— 1998–99U. of North DakotaWCHA3524614————— 1999–00U. of North DakotaWCHA343141724————— 2000–01U. of North DakotaWCHA466142036————— 2001–02U. of North DakotaWCHA358212916————— 2001–02South Carolina StingraysECHL9156810000 2002–03South Carolina StingraysECHL41822303641126 2002–03Grand Rapids GriffinsAHL20000————— 2003–04Grand Rapids GriffinsAHL5617814————— 2004–05New Mexico ScorpionsCHL603363940————— 2005–06Austin Ice BatsCHL5916274379————— 2005–06Houston AerosAHL60112————— 2006–07Colorado EaglesCHL4711354670258122016 2007–08Colorado EaglesCHL59213960421607720 2008–09Colorado EaglesCHL641837558215510156 2009–10Colorado EaglesCHL642640665440330 2010–11Colorado EaglesCHL36924333422491314 2011–12Colorado EaglesECHL722042625030000 2012–13Colorado EaglesECHL40628342562244 ECHL totals 152 35 97 132 119 14 3 3 6 10 AHL totals 64 9 8 17 16 — — — — — CHL totals 389 104 238 342 401 82 17 41 58 57
Awards and honours Award Year CHL All-CHL Team 2008 All-CHL Team 2009 Most Outstanding Defenseman 2009 All-CHL Team 2010 Most Outstanding Defenseman 2010 ECHL All-ECHL First Team 2012 Defenseman of the Year 2012
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