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Schenn with the St. Louis Blues in 2019
Born	(1991-08-22) August 22, 1991 (age 33) Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position	Centre
Shoots	Left
NHL 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 (pronounced SHEN; born August 22, 1991) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He plays as a centre and is the captain for the St. Louis Blues in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was picked by the Los Angeles Kings as the fifth overall player in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Before joining the Blues in 2017, he also played for the Philadelphia Flyers.

Schenn has proudly represented Canada in several international tournaments. He won two silver medals at the 2010 and 2011 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. At the 2011 tournament, Schenn tied Canada's record for points in one tournament. He was also chosen for the Tournament's All-Star Team and named Top Forward and Most Valuable Player. In 2019, Schenn won the Stanley Cup with the Blues.

Brayden Schenn's Hockey Journey

Early Days in Minor Hockey

Brayden Schenn started playing minor hockey in his hometown of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He played for the Saskatoon Contacts, a top-level team for young players. In the 2006 WHL Bantam Draft, he was chosen ninth overall by the Brandon Wheat Kings. This draft is where teams pick young players for the Western Hockey League (WHL). In his last season of minor hockey, he scored 70 points in 41 games.

Junior Hockey Career

Schenn with the Saskatoon Blades in 2011

Schenn began his major junior career with the Brandon Wheat Kings in the 2007–08 season. He made his WHL debut on September 21, 2007, getting his first point (an assist). Later, on October 17, he scored his first WHL goal. He finished his first season as the Wheat Kings' top scorer and the best rookie scorer in the WHL. He had 28 goals and 43 assists for 71 points. This earned him the Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy as WHL Rookie of the Year. He was also named to the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) All-Rookie Team.

For the 2008–09 season, Schenn played with the Wheat Kings and was a co-captain. He was named WHL and CHL Player of the Week in January 2009. He finished the season with 85 points in 69 games, leading the Wheat Kings in scoring for the second year. He was also named to the WHL's Eastern Conference Second All-Star Team.

Before the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, experts saw Schenn as a top prospect. He was drafted fifth overall by the Los Angeles Kings. This was the same spot his older brother, Luke, was drafted two years earlier.

At the start of the 2009–10 season, Schenn attended training camp with the Kings. He was then sent back to Brandon, where he served as the team's captain. He finished the regular season with 99 points (34 goals, 65 assists) in 59 games. He was named to the WHL Eastern Conference First All-Star Team.

In December 2010, the Kings sent Schenn back to the Brandon Wheat Kings. He played two games before joining Team Canada for the 2011 World Junior Championships. After that tournament, Schenn was traded to his hometown team, the Saskatoon Blades. He played 27 games with the Blades, scoring 21 goals and adding 32 assists. Even though he played less than half a season, he was named to the league's Eastern Conference Second All-Star Team.

Professional Hockey Journey

Los Angeles Kings

Brayden Schenn played his first NHL game on November 26, 2009, for the Los Angeles Kings. He was called up for this game on an emergency basis. At the time, he was one of the youngest players ever to play for the team. On March 3, 2010, he signed a three-year contract with the Kings.

For the 2010–11 season, Schenn made the Kings' main roster but played limited games. He also spent time with the Manchester Monarchs in the American Hockey League (AHL) to get more playing time.

Philadelphia Flyers

On June 23, 2011, Schenn was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers. He moved with another player, Wayne Simmonds, in exchange for Mike Richards and Rob Bordson. After an injury during training camp, Schenn was sent to the Adirondack Phantoms in the AHL for conditioning. He quickly showed his skill, getting two assists in his first game and three goals and an assist in his second.

Schenn made his Flyers debut on October 20, 2011. A few days later, he broke a bone in his foot while blocking a shot. He missed almost a month of playing time. After recovering, he was sent back to the Adirondack Phantoms for more conditioning. On January 2, 2012, Schenn scored his first NHL goal against the New York Rangers during the famous 2012 NHL Winter Classic outdoor game. He scored his first career hat trick (three goals in one game) on February 29, 2016, against the Calgary Flames. In July 2016, the Flyers signed him to a four-year contract worth $20.5 million.

St. Louis Blues

On June 23, 2017, during the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, Schenn was traded from the Flyers to the St. Louis Blues. In return, the Flyers received Jori Lehterä and two draft picks. In his first season with the Blues, Schenn had his best year yet. He set new career highs in points, assists, and goals. He scored his third career hat trick on December 5, 2017. The next month, he was chosen for the 2018 National Hockey League All-Star Game. He finished the season with a career-high 70 points in 82 games.

On June 12, 2019, the Blues won their first-ever Stanley Cup in franchise history. They beat the Boston Bruins in seven exciting games. Schenn played a big part, scoring five goals and 12 points in 26 playoff games.

On October 4, 2019, the Blues signed Schenn to a long eight-year contract extension. On September 19, 2023, Brayden Schenn was named the 24th captain in the history of the St. Louis Blues team.

International Play

Schenn at the 2010 World Junior Championship
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Ice hockey
World Championships
Gold	2015 Czech Republic
Silver	2017 Germany/France
World Junior Championships
Silver	2011 United States
Silver	2010 Canada
IIHF World U18 Championship
Gold	2008 Russia

Schenn started playing for Hockey Canada by representing Saskatchewan at the 2007 Canada Winter Games. During the 2007–08 season, he played for Canada West at the 2008 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, where he was the top scorer. After his season with Brandon, Schenn played for Team Canada at the 2008 IIHF World U18 Championships in Russia. He helped his team win a gold medal. That summer, he also won another gold medal at the 2008 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament.

Schenn was invited to try out for Canada's team for the 2009 World Junior Championships, but he didn't make the final team. However, he was invited again for the 2010 World Junior Championships and made the team. He won a silver medal with Canada after they lost to the American team in overtime.

When the Kings sent Schenn back to the WHL in December 2010, it allowed him to try out for Canada's team at the 2011 World Junior Hockey Championships. Schenn made the team and was chosen as an alternate captain. In a game against Norway, Schenn tied Canada's record for goals in a single game with four. He also added an assist, finishing the game with five points. In Canada's gold medal loss to Russia, Schenn scored a goal and an assist. He recorded 18 points in the tournament, tying Canada's all-time record for a single tournament. After the tournament, Schenn was the top scorer and was named to the media All-Star team. The IIHF (International Ice Hockey Federation) also named him Best Forward and Tournament MVP. It was later found that Schenn had been playing with a separated shoulder during the tournament.

About Brayden's Family

Brayden Schenn was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. His parents are Jeff and Rita Schenn. His older brother, Luke, is also a professional hockey player. Luke plays as a defenceman for the Nashville Predators. Brayden and Luke also have two younger sisters named Madison and Macy.

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