Brayden Schenn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brayden Schenn |
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Schenn with the St. Louis Blues in 2019
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| Born | August 22, 1991 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada |
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| 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 |
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| National team | .svg){kind=small} Canada |
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| NHL Draft | 5th overall, 2009 Los Angeles Kings |
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| Playing career | 2009–present | ||
Brayden Michael Schenn (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). The Los Angeles Kings picked him fifth overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He also played for the Philadelphia Flyers from 2011 to 2017. In 2017, he joined the St. Louis Blues.
Brayden Schenn has played for Canada in many international tournaments. He won two silver medals at the 2010 and 2011 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. At the 2011 tournament, he tied Canada's record for points in one event. He was also named to the All-Star Team, Top Forward, and Most Valuable Player. Schenn won the amazing Stanley Cup with the Blues in 2019.
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Brayden Schenn's Hockey Journey
Starting in Minor Hockey
Brayden Schenn began playing minor hockey in his hometown of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He played for the Saskatoon Contacts, a top-level midget team. In 2006, the Brandon Wheat Kings picked him ninth overall in the 2006 WHL Bantam Draft. In his last year of midget hockey, he scored 70 points in 41 games.
Junior Hockey Years
Schenn started his major junior career with the Brandon Wheat Kings in the 2007–08. He quickly made an impact, getting his first point in his first game. He scored his first goal later that season. Schenn finished his first year as the Wheat Kings' top scorer. He was also the best rookie scorer in the WHL, with 71 points. This earned him the Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy as WHL Rookie of the Year.
In the 2008–09, Schenn continued to lead the Wheat Kings in scoring. He had 85 points in 69 games. Experts from the NHL Central Scouting Service ranked him as a top prospect for the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. They even compared parts of his game to famous players like Joe Thornton. The Los Angeles Kings drafted him fifth overall, just like his brother Luke two years earlier.
For the 2009–10, Schenn became the captain of the Brandon Wheat Kings. He had an amazing season, scoring 99 points in 59 games. This placed him among the top scorers in the WHL. In December 2010, he was traded to his hometown team, the Saskatoon Blades. He played 27 games for them, scoring 53 points.
Playing in the NHL
Los Angeles Kings Debut
Brayden Schenn played his very first NHL game on November 26, 2009, for the Los Angeles Kings. He was one of the youngest players ever to play for the team. In March 2010, he signed a three-year contract with the Kings. During the 2010–11, he played a few games for the Kings. He also spent some time with their minor league team, the Manchester Monarchs, to gain more experience.
Time with the Philadelphia Flyers
On June 23, 2011, Schenn was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers. He joined the Flyers along with Wayne Simmonds. After a shoulder injury, he spent some time with the Adirondack Phantoms, the Flyers' minor league team. He quickly showed his skill there, scoring three goals and an assist in one game.
Schenn made his Flyers debut on October 20, 2011. On January 2, 2012, he 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. The Flyers were impressed and signed him to a four-year contract in July 2016.
Becoming a St. Louis Blues Star
On June 23, 2017, the Flyers traded Schenn to the St. Louis Blues. In his first season with the Blues, Schenn had his best year yet. He set new personal records for points, assists, and goals. He scored his third career hat trick on December 5, 2017. The following month, he was chosen to play in the 2018 National Hockey League All-Star Game. He finished the season with an impressive 70 points in 82 games.
On June 12, 2019, Brayden Schenn and the Blues made history. They won their first-ever Stanley Cup by beating the Boston Bruins in seven games. Schenn played a big part, scoring five goals and 12 points during the playoffs.
On October 4, 2019, the Blues signed Schenn to a long eight-year contract. On September 19, 2023, Brayden Schenn was named the 24th captain in the history of the St. Louis Blues. This is a huge honor for a player. On February 27, 2025, Schenn played his 1,000th NHL game. He and his brother Luke became the first brothers to each reach 1,000 NHL games in the same season.
International Hockey for Canada
 Schenn at the 2010 World Junior Championship |
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| Medal record | ||
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Representing  Canada |
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| 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 has proudly represented Hockey Canada many times. In 2008, he played for Canada West at the 2008 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, where he was the top scorer. He also won a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2008 IIHF World U18 Championships in Russia. Later that summer, he won another gold medal at the 2008 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament.
Schenn played for Canada at the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, winning a silver medal. He also played in the 2011 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and was an alternate captain. In a game against Norway, Schenn tied Canada's record for goals in a single game with four! He finished the tournament with 18 points, tying Canada's all-time record for one tournament. He was named the tournament's top scorer, Best Forward, and Most Valuable Player.
Family Life
Brayden Schenn was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. His older brother, Luke, is also a professional hockey player. Luke is a defenceman for the Winnipeg Jets. Brayden and Luke are the first pair of brothers to each play 1,000 NHL games in the same season. They also have two younger sisters, Madison and Macy.
Awards and Achievements
Brayden Schenn has won many awards throughout his career:
- WHL Rookie of the Year: 2008
- WHL Eastern Conference All-Star: 2009 (Second Team), 2010 (First Team), 2011 (Second Team)
- NHL All-Star Game: 2018
- Stanley Cup Champion: 2019
- World Junior Championships: Silver medals in 2010 and 2011. He was also named Best Forward and MVP in 2011.
- IIHF World U18 Championships: Gold medal in 2008.
- Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament: Gold medal in 2008.
