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NHL careerVANMNSDETSTLLast NHL game 1991

Harold Snepsts's NHL career

Points
233
Games
1033
Assists
195
Goals
38
Plus/minus
-59

Defenceman Harold Snepsts was drafted 59th overall by Vancouver Canucks in 1974. He played 17 seasons for 4 clubs, 1974-1991. That came to 1033 games and 233 points, 38 goals and 195 assists.

Below: the whole of Harold Snepsts's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1974 NHL Draft

    Harold Snepsts is drafted 59 overall by Vancouver Canucks

    VANVancouver Canucks
    Selected
    59 overall, round 4
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    5 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    Per-Arne Alexandersson#49
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
    The full 1974 draft
  2. 4 months and 11 days later · 1 season
    NHL debut

    Harold Snepsts makes his NHL debut in the 3–⁠3 draw against Atlanta Flames

    AFMAtlanta Flames3–3VANVancouver Canucks

    Harold was 19 years old · Pacific Coliseum, Canada

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    Season

    1974-1975

    Harold Snepsts's first NHL season: 3 points

    VANVancouver Canucks
    Events
    53
    games missed
    Points
    3
    NHL#349
    Games
    27 of 80
    34%
    Goals
    1
    NHL#325
    Assists
    2
    NHL#343
    P/GP
    0.11
    NHL#318
    +/-
    0
    NHL#206
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    0 of 5 games0 points
    QuarterfinalMTLMontréal Canadiens1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1974-1975
  3. Season

    1975-1976

    Harold Snepsts scores 18 points

    VANVancouver Canucks
    Points
    18
    NHL#248
    Games
    78 of 80
    98%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#275
    Assists
    15
    NHL#218
    P/GP
    0.23
    NHL#276
    +/-
    +11
    NHL#91
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    2 games0 points
    Preliminary roundNYINew York Islanders0–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1975-1976
  4. Season

    1976-1977

    Harold Snepsts scores 22 points

    VANVancouver Canucks
    Points
    22
    NHL#232
    Games
    79 of 80
    99%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#265
    Assists
    18
    NHL#179
    P/GP
    0.28
    NHL#269
    +/-
    -4
    NHL#251
    The whole season1976-1977
  5. Season

    1977-1978

    Harold Snepsts scores 20 points

    VANVancouver Canucks
    Points
    20
    NHL#228
    Games
    75 of 80
    94%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#256
    Assists
    16
    NHL#202
    P/GP
    0.27
    NHL#268
    +/-
    -16
    NHL#372
    The whole season1977-1978
  6. Season

    1978-1979

    Harold Snepsts scores 31 points — the best season of his career

    VANVancouver Canucks
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    31
    NHL#164
    Games
    76 of 80
    95%
    Goals
    7
    NHL#209
    Assists
    24
    NHL#123
    P/GP
    0.41
    NHL#213
    +/-
    -27
    NHL#426
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    3 games0 points
    Preliminary roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers1–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1978-1979
  7. Season

    1979-1980

    Harold Snepsts scores 23 points

    VANVancouver Canucks
    Points
    23
    NHL#249
    Games
    79 of 80
    99%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#339
    Assists
    20
    NHL#192
    P/GP
    0.29
    NHL#315
    +/-
    +8
    NHL#115
    PlayoffsEliminated by Buffalo Sabres
    4 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    Preliminary roundBUFBuffalo Sabres1–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1979-1980
  8. Season

    1980-1981

    Harold Snepsts scores 19 points

    VANVancouver Canucks
    Points
    19
    NHL#302
    Games
    76 of 80
    95%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#355
    Assists
    16
    NHL#254
    P/GP
    0.25
    NHL#348
    +/-
    +3
    NHL#184
    PlayoffsEliminated by Buffalo Sabres
    3 games0 points
    Preliminary roundBUFBuffalo Sabres0–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1980-1981
  9. Season

    1981-1982

    Harold Snepsts scores 17 points

    VANVancouver Canucks
    Points
    17
    NHL#324
    Games
    68 of 80
    85%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#361
    Assists
    14
    NHL#285
    P/GP
    0.25
    NHL#368
    +/-
    +22
    NHL#41
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    17 games4 points0 G · 4 A
    First roundCGYCalgary Flames3–0Second roundLAKLos Angeles Kings4–1Conference finalCHIChicago Blackhawks4–1Stanley Cup FinalNYINew York Islanders0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1981-1982
  10. Season

    1982-1983

    Harold Snepsts plays only 46 games for 10 points

    VANVancouver Canucks
    Events
    34
    games missed
    Points
    10
    NHL#397
    Games
    46 of 80
    57%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#395
    Assists
    8
    NHL#375
    P/GP
    0.22
    NHL#372
    +/-
    -16
    NHL#524
    PlayoffsEliminated by Calgary Flames
    4 games2 points1 G · 1 A
    First roundCGYCalgary Flames1–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1982-1983
  11. Season

    1983-1984

    Harold Snepsts scores 20 points

    VANVancouver Canucks
    Points
    20
    NHL#303
    Games
    79 of 80
    99%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#345
    Assists
    16
    NHL#260
    P/GP
    0.25
    NHL#365
    +/-
    -20
    NHL#575
    PlayoffsEliminated by Calgary Flames
    4 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundCGYCalgary Flames1–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1983-1984
  12. Season

    1984-1985

    Harold Snepsts scores 7 points

    MNSMinnesota North Stars
    Points
    7
    NHL#432
    Games
    71 of 80
    89%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#499
    Assists
    7
    NHL#394
    P/GP
    0.10
    NHL#434
    +/-
    -22
    NHL#560
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    9 games0 points
    First roundSTLSt. Louis Blues3–0Second roundCHIChicago Blackhawks2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1984-1985
  13. Season

    1985-1986

    Harold Snepsts plays only 35 games for 6 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    45
    games missed
    Points
    6
    NHL#421
    Games
    35 of 80
    44%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#499
    Assists
    6
    NHL#396
    P/GP
    0.17
    NHL#397
    +/-
    -7
    NHL#459
    The whole season1985-1986
  14. Season

    1986-1987

    Harold Snepsts scores 14 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    26
    games missed
    Points
    14
    NHL#348
    Games
    54 of 80
    68%
    Goals
    1
    NHL#446
    Assists
    13
    NHL#290
    P/GP
    0.26
    NHL#342
    +/-
    +7
    NHL#111
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    11 of 16 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    First roundCHIChicago Blackhawks4–0Second roundTORToronto Maple Leafs4–3Conference finalEDMEdmonton Oilers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1986-1987
  15. Season

    1987-1988

    Harold Snepsts plays only 31 games for 5 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    49
    games missed
    Points
    5
    NHL#460
    Games
    31 of 80
    39%
    Goals
    1
    NHL#464
    Assists
    4
    NHL#445
    P/GP
    0.16
    NHL#399
    +/-
    +3
    NHL#179
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    10 of 16 games0 points
    First roundTORToronto Maple Leafs4–2Second roundSTLSt. Louis Blues4–1Conference finalEDMEdmonton Oilers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1987-1988
  16. Season

    1988-1989

    Harold Snepsts scores 8 points

    VANVancouver Canucks
    Events
    21
    games missed
    Points
    8
    NHL#411
    Games
    59 of 80
    74%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#511
    Assists
    8
    NHL#360
    P/GP
    0.14
    NHL#407
    +/-
    -3
    NHL#399
    PlayoffsEliminated by Calgary Flames
    7 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundCGYCalgary Flames3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1988-1989
  17. Season

    1989-1990

    Harold Snepsts plays only 46 games for 5 points

    VANVancouver CanucksSTLSt. Louis Blues
    Events
    34
    games missed
    Points
    5
    NHL#446
    Games
    46 of 80
    57%
    Goals
    1
    NHL#436
    Assists
    4
    NHL#432
    P/GP
    0.11
    NHL#433
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#318
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    11 of 12 games3 points0 G · 3 A
    First roundTORToronto Maple Leafs4–1Second roundCHIChicago Blackhawks3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1989-1990
  18. Season

    1990-1991

    Harold Snepsts's last season: 5 points

    STLSt. Louis Blues
    Events
    1,000
    NHL games
    26
    games missed
    Points
    5
    NHL#455
    Games
    54 of 80
    68%
    Goals
    1
    NHL#452
    Assists
    4
    NHL#431
    P/GP
    0.09
    NHL#437
    +/-
    +3
    NHL#170
    PlayoffsEliminated by Minnesota North Stars
    8 of 13 games0 points
    First roundDETDetroit Red Wings4–3Second roundMNSMinnesota North Stars2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1990-1991
  19. The career

    Harold Snepsts played his last NHL game in 1991

    The career ended after 17 seasons, the last of them with St. Louis Blues.