Brayden Schenn
| Brayden Schenn | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Schenn walking in the Stanley Cup parade during his time with the Blues in 2019 | |||
| Born |
August 22, 1991 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Catches | Left | ||
| {{{league}}} team Former teams |
St. Louis Blues Los Angeles Kings Philadelphia Flyers | ||
| National team | Canada | ||
| NHL draft |
5th overall, 2009 Los Angeles Kings | ||
| Playing career | 2009–present | ||
Brayden Michael Schenn (born August 22, 1991) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He currently plays for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL) and serves as their captain.
Schenn won the Stanley Cup with the Blues in 2019.
Career
Before playing in the NHL, Schenn played three seasons with the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He had a successful time with the Wheat Kings. In his first year with the team, Schenn won the Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy for WHL Rookie of the Year, and was also named to the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) All-Rookie Team.[1] In his second season, he was named to the Eastern Conference Second All-Star Team and played in the CHL Top Prospects Game.[2][3]
He was selected 5th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2009 NHL entry draft.[4] On January 10, 2011, the Wheat Kings traded Schenn to the Saskatoon Blades in exchange for draft picks and prospects.[5] On November 26, 2009, the Kings called Schenn up on emergency and he played in his first NHL game in a 4–1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.[6] On March 3, 2010, Schenn signed a three-year contract to stay with the Kings.[7]
On June 23, 2011, the Kings traded Schenn along with Wayne Simmonds and a 2012 second round pick to the Wayne Simmonds in exchange for Mike Richards and Rob Bordson.[8] He was sent down to their AHL-affiliate Adirondack Phantoms after injuring his shoulder. On January 2, 2012, during the NHL Winter Classic, Schenn scored his first NHL goal against Henrik Lundqvist in a 3–2 loss to the New York Rangers.[9] On February 29, 2016, Schenn scored his first NHL hat-trick in a 5–3 win against the Calgary Flames.[10] On July 25, 2016, Schenn signed a four-year, $20.5 million contract to remain with the Flyers.[11]
On June 23, 2017, the Flyers traded Schenn to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Jori Lehterä, a 2017 first-round pick and a conditional 2018 first-round pick.[12] He had a very successful first year with the team, recording career highs in points, assists, and goals. He was also named to the 2018 National Hockey League All-Star Game.[13]
Schenn helped the team make it to the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They were able to make it all the way to the Finals where they defeated the Boston Bruins four games to three and win the first Stanley Cup in franchise history.[14] On October 4, 2019, Schenn signed a eight-year, $52 million contract to remain with the Blues.[15] On September 19, 2023, the Blues named Schenn as the 24th captain in their history.[16]
Personal life
Schenn's older brother, Luke, also played in the NHL.[17]
References
- ↑ "2007-08 WHL Award Winners". Brandon Wheat Kings. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ↑ "Schenn, Aulie Named WHL All Stars". Brandon Wheat Kings. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ↑ "CHL Announces Roster for the Home Hardware Top Prospects Game". Kitchener Rangers. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ↑ "Kings pick center Brayden Schenn". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ↑ "Kings pick center Brayden Schenn". The Sports Network. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ↑ "Loktionov hurts shoulder; Schenn becomes King for a day". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ↑ "Kings Sign Schenn to Three-Year Deal". Los Angeles Kings. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ↑ "Flyers deal Richards to Kings for Simmonds and Schenn". The Sports Network. Archived from the original on July 4, 2011. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ↑ "Flyers deal Richards to Kings for Simmonds and Schenn". National Hockey League. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ↑ "Schenn scores the hat-trick, Flyers defeat Flames". Sportsnet. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ↑ "Flyers, Brayden Schenn avoid arbitration with 4-year deal". Sportsnet. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ↑ "Blues acquire Schenn from Flyers". St. Louis Blues. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ↑ "Blues' Brayden Schenn hitting his stride in 1st all-star season". CBC Sports. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ↑ "St. Louis Celebrates, Leaving Other Cities to Sing the Title Drought Blues". New York Times. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ↑ "Blues sign Schenn to 8-year contract extension". St. Louis Blues. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ↑ "Schenn named Blues' 24th captain". St. Louis Blues. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ↑ "Canucks: Luke and Brayden Schenn always put family first". The Province. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
Other websites
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database