Harold Snepsts
| Harold Snepsts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
October 24, 1954 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Vancouver Canucks Minnesota North Stars Detroit Red Wings St. Louis Blues | ||
| NHL draft |
59th overall, 1974 Vancouver Canucks | ||
| WHA draft |
105th overall, 1974 Indianapolis Racers | ||
| Playing career | 1974–1991 | ||
Harold John Snepsts (Latvian: Harolds Džons Šnepsts, born October 24, 1954) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who spent 17 seasons in the National Hockey League between 1975 and 1991, including two stints with the Vancouver Canucks. Snepsts featured in the 1982 Stanley Cup Finals with the Canucks.
Snepsts was born in Edmonton, Alberta and both of his parents came from Latvia. He is one of the most popular players in the history of the Canucks, the club where he spent the majority of his career.