Brayden Schenn is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who has had a successful career in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was born on August 22, 1991, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Schenn began his hockey career playing for the Brandon Wheat Kings in the Western Hockey League (WHL) from 2007 to 2011. During his time with the Wheat Kings, he was named the WHL Player of the Year in 2011.
Schenn was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Kings during the 2009-2010 season, playing in eight games. However, Schenn was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers in 2011, where he would spend the majority of his NHL career.
During his time with the Flyers, Schenn established himself as a reliable forward and a consistent scorer. He played in 424 games for the Flyers, scoring 109 goals and 129 assists for a total of 238 points. Schenn was also known for his physical play and his ability to play in all situations, including on the power play and penalty kill.
In 2017, Schenn was traded to the St. Louis Blues, where he continued to have success. He played in 282 games for the Blues, scoring 79 goals and 103 assists for a total of 182 points. Schenn was a key player for the Blues during their run to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2019, scoring 12 points in 26 playoff games.
Throughout his NHL career, Schenn has been recognized for his contributions on the ice. He was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 2012 and has been selected to play in the NHL All-Star Game twice, in 2018 and 2020. Schenn has also represented Canada in international competition, winning a gold medal at the 2011 World Junior Championships and a silver medal at the 2019 IIHF World Championships.
In 2022, Schenn announced his retirement from professional hockey at the age of 30. He finished his career with 1,006 games played, 288 goals, and 332 assists for a total of 620 points. Schenn was known for his leadership and his ability to play a physical, two-way game. He was a respected player both on and off the ice and will be remembered as a key contributor to the teams he played for throughout his career.
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