Player's Profile
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- Name: Brayden Schenn
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 196 lbs
- Birthdate: 1991-08-22
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Acquired: 1st round (#5 overall), 2009
- Playing In: CHL
Brayden Schenn
Prospect Grade: 7.5 B (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2006-07: Schenn was the Brandon Wheat Kings’ top pick (ninth overall) in the 2006 Western Hockey League bantam draft in Calgary. He finished fourth in the Saskatchewan AAA Midget League scoring race in the 2006-07 season with 27 goals and 70 points in 41 games as a member of the Saskatoon AAA Contacts.
2007-08: Schenn led the Wheat Kings and all WHL rookies in scoring this season, racking up 28 goals and 43 assists for a total of 71 points in 66 games in his freshman campaign. He captured two gold medals while skating for Team Canada at two major international events in the spring and summer. He was a member of the gold medal winning Team Western at this year’s World Under-17 Challenge in London and was chosen as tournament All-Star forward and led the prestigious event in scoring. He was one of three 16-year olds on Brandon’s roster, teaming up with fellow rookies Scott Glennie and Matt Calvert to form one of the highest scoring rookie lines in league history (193 combined points). He had a career-high five point game vs. Red Deer on Feb. 1. He was named the team’s Rookie of the Year and Most Popular Player, as well as the 2008 WHL Rookie of the Year.
2008-09: As one of Western Canada’s premier 17-year old player, a lot was expected from the center as he entered his second season with the Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL), and he didn’t disappoint. Improving on his numbers from last season, Schenn recorded a career-high 88 points (32g+56a) in 70 games. He likes to scrap and saw his PIM nearly double from last season, racking up 82 minutes in the box. Registered another eight goals and 18 points in 12 playoff games.
Talent Analysis
Schenn, along with regular linemates Scott Glennie and Matt Calvert (CBJ), spent the first half of the season being shifted with a variety of Wheat Kings forwards in an effort to create scoring balance. During the second half, Schenn elevated his offensive output and was a key contributor to the Wheaties push for first place in the WHL’s East Division in the Eastern Conference. A smooth skater with good acceleration, Schenn demonstrates a knack for finding open ice. He does not hesitate to rough things up and has the size to dominate in traffic. He is an above-average passer of the puck.
Future
Look for Schenn to return to Brandon for one more season during 2009-10 as the Wheat Kings will play host to the 2010 Memorial Cup tournament. The organization has been building toward the event and will rely on Schenn to continue playing a leadership role next season. Schenn is gifted offensively and has top-six-forward potential. A burly, physical, left-handed shooting forward, Schenn possesses traits reminiscent of a young Pat Verbeek or Brendan Shanahan.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: September, 3rd 2009
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