Luke Schenn
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| Position | Defence |
| Shoots | Right |
| Nickname(s) | Schenner |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 209 lb (95 kg/14 st 13 lb) |
| NHL Team (P) Cur. team |
Eligible 2008 NHL Draft Kelowna Rockets (WHL) |
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Born | November 2, 1989 , Saskatoon, SK, CAN |
| Pro career | TBA – present |
Luke Schenn (b. November 2, 1989 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian junior ice hockey player. He is a defenceman currently playing for the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League. He is a top ranked prospect for the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
[edit] Junior hockey career
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]
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.
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.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ Kelowna Rockets Player Profiles.
- ^ Luke Schenn - Part of Canada-Russia Challenge.
- ^ Selection Camp Roster.
- ^ Brayden Schenn - Brandon Wheat Kings.
