Luke Schenn.html



Position	Defence
Shoots	Right
Height Weight	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 216 lb (98 kg; 15 st 6 lb)
NHL Team	Toronto Maple Leafs
Nationality	Canada
Born	November 2, 1989 (1989-11-02) (age 19), Saskatoon, SK, CAN
NHL Draft	5th overall, 2008 Toronto Maple Leafs
Pro career	2008 – present

Luke Schenn (born November 2, 1989 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Formerly playing for the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League, he was selected 5th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft and he recently signed a 3 year entry level contract with the Maple Leafs.

Hockey career

Junior

Schenn started his career with the Kelowna Rockets in 2005–06. He was Kelowna's first pick in the 2004 WHL Bantam Draft. Schenn made his WHL debut on September 23, 2005 against the Vancouver Giants. Later in his first season (October 11), he notched his first WHL goal in his hometown against the Saskatoon Blades. He has been an alternate captain for the Rockets for two seasons.¹

International

In his brief junior career, Schenn has had the opportunity to play for Canada on several occasions. He was a member of Team Canada at the 2007 Super Series, where he helped Canada go undefeated for eight games against Russia. He also wore the maple leaf at Under 18 World Cup Tournament, where Canada won gold. During the 2007–08 season, Schenn was named to the WHL's roster for its part in the ADT Canada-Russia Challenge.²

Also during the 2007–08 season, Schenn was named to Team Canada's selection camp roster for the 2008 World Junior Hockey Championships.³ Schenn was named to the team on December 13, 2007. Canada won the gold medal and Schenn finished the tournament with a team high +/- rating with a +5.

Professional

Luke was chosen 5th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Schenn has been called "The Human Eraser" by Pierre McGuire ⁴ because of his defensive presence. On October 7, 2008, Schenn signed his first professional contract with the Maple Leafs, after impressing the Leafs' coaching staff in the 2008 preseason. ⁵ Schenn has drawn early comparisons to Maple Leafs legendary defenceman Tim Horton. On Monday, October 27, 2008, Schenn was told by the Leafs coach Ron Wilson that he is staying with the Toronto Maple Leafs for the 08-09 NHL season. He was told just a day before his ninth game; if he plays more than nine games his contract will kick in toward RFA. Schenn acquired his first NHL point in a game against The New Jersey Devils in a 6 - 5 shootout win. Luke wears #2 for the Leafs.

Personal

Luke's younger brother Brayden Schenn was a first round draft pick in the 2006 WHL Bantam Draft, won the 2008 WHL Rookie of the Year award, and has completed his first season with the Brandon Wheat Kings. He also has 2 younger sisters, named Madison and Macy. His parents are Rita and Jeff Schenn.

Career statistics

Junior

International

Medal record
Competitor for Canada
Men's Ice Hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold	2008 Czech Republic	Ice Hockey

References

External links

• Luke Schenn's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database