NYI Zone Scouting Central: Luke Schenn

LUKE SCHENN

Team: Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
Position: Defenseman
Born: November 2, 1989 in Saskatoon, SK
Age: 18
Height: 6-3
Weight: 209
Shoots: Right
ISS Final Ranking: 6


2007-08 Regular Season Stats
Games Played: 57
Goals: 7
Assists: 21
Points: 28
PIM: 100

2008 Playoffs Stats
Games Played: 7
Goals: 2
Assists: 2
Points: 4
PIM: 6

Schenn finished his 2007-08 Western Hockey League season with seven goals and 21 assists for 28 points in 57 games. He appeared in seven playoff games, registering two goals and two assists, but the Kelowna Rockets fell in the seventh game of their first round series to the Seattle Thunderbirds. He missed time with Kelowna due to his commitment with Team Canada.

Schenn played a prominent role in helping Team Canada win Gold at the 2008 World Junior Championships. He appeared in seven games, and while he did not register a point, he led Canada with a plus-five rating.

Schenn adds a big, physical presence as a shutdown defenseman, to go along with his big slapshot. Schenn clocked a 94 mile-per hour slapshot at the CHL skills competition this year. Schenn is considered a shutdown blueliner, but also has great passing ability.

“Schenn can play a mean game and plays a tough NHL style defense that is guaranteed to get him a long hard look and career in the National Hockey League.”
-E.J. McGuire / Director, Central Scouting

“Showed a display of complete calm and poise amid the cauldron of pressure playing for Canada at the world juniors was really impressive. We were never on the bandwagon before, but we're starting to come around.”
-Kyle Woodlief / USA Today

“He’s a warhorse. He stands up, forces the play and blocks shots.”
-Matthew Wuest / The Hockey News

“He is often compared to Dion Phaneuf for his no-holds-barred physical game. Mature beyond his years in every aspect. A treat to watch as he uses both his body and stick to effectively remove opponents from the puck. Offensive ability rapidly rounding into form.”
-Matt Bugg / Fantasyplayers.com


Luke Schenn Highlights

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