Luke Schenn | |||
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Schenn during his tenure with the Maple Leafs.
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Born |
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
November 2, 1989 ||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
Weight | 229 lb (104 kg; 16 st 5 lb) | ||
Position | Defence | ||
Shoots | Right | ||
NHL team Former teams |
Arizona Coyotes Toronto Maple Leafs Philadelphia Flyers Los Angeles Kings |
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National team | Canada | ||
NHL Draft | 5th overall, 2008 Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Playing career | 2008–present |
Medal record | ||
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Representing Canada | ||
Men's ice hockey | ||
IIHF World Championship | ||
2009 Switzerland | ||
World Junior Championships | ||
2008 Czech Republic | ||
Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament | ||
2006 Czech Republic |
Luke Schenn (born November 2, 1989) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the Arizona Coyotes. Schenn played junior hockey with the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League (WHL). In his final WHL season, Schenn was named to the League's Second All-Star Team. He was a highly-touted prospect heading into the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, where he was selected in the first round, fifth overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Schenn began his professional career in the NHL during the 2008–09 season and played with the Maple Leafs until being traded to Philadelphia following the 2011–12 season. After his rookie season, Schenn's play was recognized when he was named to the NHL's All-Rookie Team. He has represented Canada internationally, winning a gold medal at the 2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and a silver medal at the 2009 World Ice Hockey Championships with the nation's junior team.
Schenn is a stay-at-home defenceman whose main focus is preventing goals rather than scoring. With a physical style of play, he is usually among NHL leaders in hits. His charity "Luke's Troops" helps military families attend Maple Leafs home games. His younger brother Brayden was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft but was traded and currently plays for Philadelphia.