Cory Schneider named NHL's second star of the week

The NHL gave out its weekly stars awards this week. On the list Vancouver Canucks backup netminder Cory Schneider. Now he's the first to say personal awards and achievements don't matter to him. Only wins matter he'd say. His overall record is now 6-4-0 with a 2.02 GAA, .931 Save% in 12 appearances.

from Jim Jamieson of the Vancouver Province, This we know: Schneider’s career goal is to become a clear-cut No. 1 in the NHL and receive the playing time - and contract dollars - that go with it. But as long as Roberto Luongo and his contract and $5.33-million cap hit that runs through 2022 are here, it’s not going to hap-pen in Vancouver. The growing maturity of Schneider...

Leave it to Cory Schneider to gum up “the plan.” A little over a week ago, the Canucks young netminder – who is likely to be traded at some point in the next 10 months – got back-t0-back starts because of an injury to starter Roberto Luongo. Schneider took advantage of the opportunity and despite one setback (a 5-1 loss to Chicago) he’s been solid ever...

The words "None Shall Pass" are painted on the back of Cory Schneider's mask and on Tuesday night, not many got passed. Lead by Schneider, the Canucks extended their win streak to five, and moved within two points of the division lead. While the Canucks gave up a lot of shots for the second straight game, they did a great job of keeping everything to the outside and...

Cory Schneider stopped 47 shots for his fifth straight victory as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Tuesday night.

Canucks insider Kevin Vanstone breaks down the Game 22 matchup between the Vancouver Canucks vs. Phoenix Coyotes. Cory Schneider cruised to another solid shootout victory Friday. The Canucks were also lead by Ryan Kesler. The Canucks controlled a defensive game in the first period and stayed patient in Phoenix.

Canucks insider Kevin Vanstone breaks down the Game 23 matchup between the San Jose Sharks vs. Vancouver Canucks. Cory Schneider cruised to another solid shootout victory Saturday in back to back nights. Kevin Bieksa icing attempts made things interesting late in the game...

Cory Schneider stopped 47 shots for his fifth straight victory as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Tuesday night.

Cory Schneider stopped 47 shots for his fifth straight victory as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Tuesday night.

No. 1 Star: Cory Schneider, Vancouver Canucks The "backup" goalie for the Canucks won his fourth straight start, stopping 43 San Jose Sharks shots in a 3-2 victory. He was the difference in the game: Making 19 saves in the second period as Henrik Sedin and Andrew Alberts gave the Canucks a 2-goal lead. Manny Malhotra had the other goal. According to Jeff Paterson of Team...

Any other time, a goaltending controversy in Vancouver might have been a hot topic that threatened to distract the Canucks from turning things around. Right now, 166 days after they lost Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final to the Boston Bruins, the Vancouver Canucks and Head Coach Alain Vigneault are playing the hot hand because they need to. Schneider, much like Detroit Red Wings netminder...

Cory Schneider stopped a career-high 47 shots to help the Vancouver Canucks take a 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Vancouver Canucks blogger Richard Hodges Love Em Hate Em Canucks hockey blog. He recaps and rewinds the win over the San Jose Sharks, What a week for Cory Schneider, Aaron Volpatti vs. Brad Winchester fight round 2 was nice, and Kevin Bieksa had a crazy last 2 minutes of the game but got the job done.

The Vancouver Canucks appear to have put their early season struggles behind them, and they're once again starting to resemble a Stanley Cup-caliber team. They've looked like a Cup contender against the Columbus Blue Jackets for the last few seasons. The Canucks, who might again go with backup Cory Schneider in goal, try to win a fifth straight game and beat the Blue Jackets...

NEW YORK (November 28, 2011)—Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby, Vancouver Canucks goaltender Cory Schneider and St. Louis Blues goaltender Brian Elliott have been named the NHL ‘Three Stars’ of the week. Continue reading "Stars Of The Week"