Luke Schenn Luke Schenn ( born November 2 , 1989 ) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League ( NHL ) . 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 Maple Leafs . Schenn started his professional career in the NHL during the 2008 – 09 season and has played with the Leafs since his NHL debut . 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 . 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 the league 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 . Hockey career . Minor . Schenn ' s first minor hockey team was the Saskatoon Red Wings , where he was coached by his father , Jeff . In 2004 – 05 he played AAA midget hockey for the Saskatoon Contacts , who won the Telus Cup as Canada ' s national midget hockey champions . While playing with the Contacts , Schenn was selected in the first round ( 20th overall ) of the 2004 Western Hockey League ( WHL ) Bantam Draft by the Kelowna Rockets . Junior . The Kelowna Rockets arranged for Schenn to join the team during their Memorial Cup run at the end of the 2004 – 05 season . He roomed with Shea Weber as the team wanted him to learn about his future role . Schenn debuted with the Rockets during the 2005 – 06 WHL season , and was the team ' s Rookie of the Year . He served as an alternate captain for the team during the 2007 – 08 season . Later in that same season , Schenn was named to the WHL ' s roster for the ADT Canada - Russia Challenge and participated in the annual Canadian Hockey League Top Prospects Game , where he served as a team captain and scored a goal . While playing in Kelowna , he was often paired with Buffalo Sabres defenceman Tyler Myers . Schenn was named to the WHL ' s Second All - Star Team after the 2007 – 08 season . Leading up to the 2008 NHL Entry Draft , Schenn was a highly regarded prospect , ranked fifth among draft eligible North American skaters by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau . Some scouts saw him as a mix between Calder Trophy and Norris Trophy nominee Dion Phaneuf and two - time Stanley Cup champion Adam Foote . E . J . McGuire , director of the Central Scouting Bureau , compared him to former first overall selection Ed Jovanovski . The Toronto Maple Leafs traded with the New York Islanders for a higher draft slot , which they used to select Schenn . Professional . Early reports from the Maple Leafs training camp in September 2008 indicated Schenn was likely to be returned to his junior club for the 2008 – 09 season . On October 7 , 2008 , he signed a contract with the Maple Leafs , with a base salary of $ 850 , 000 per season , and performance bonuses that could raise the value as high as $ 1 . 25 million per season . After training camp , Schenn was chosen for the team roster at the start of the 2008 – 09 season , making his NHL debut on October 9 , 2008 , against the Detroit Red Wings . On October 29 , 2008 , Schenn recorded an assist for his first NHL point against the New Jersey Devils . Later in the season he scored his first goal against Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price . In January , 2009 Schenn missed 12 games with a lower - body injury , the only games he missed during his rookie season . Schenn played for the Rookie YoungStars team in the 2008 – 09 NHL YoungStars Game . On March 14 , 2009 , he recorded his first multi - point ( 2 assists ) game in an 8 – 6 win against the Calgary Flames . The NHL named Schenn to the 2008 – 09 All - Rookie Team on June 18 , 2009 , along with fellow 2008 draftee Drew Doughty . The award acknowledged Schenn ' s defensive prowess and physical play , as he led all NHL rookies in blocked shots and all rookie defencemen in hits . Schenn finished his first season in the NHL with 2 goals and 12 assists in 70 games played . Expectations for Schenn were high heading into the 2009 – 10 NHL season . Early in training camp , Maple Leafs head coach Ron Wilson named him as one of the team ' s top four defencemen . As the season progressed , Schenn ' s play was disappointing , and Wilson kept him out of the lineup for a game in October and again for a three - game stretch in December . Towards the end of the season Schenn and some of his younger teammates improved their play . In a game against the Ottawa Senators , Schenn posted his first career two - goal game , helping him finish the season with new career highs in goals with 5 , and points with 17 in 79 games played . Schenn had a strong start to the 2010 season , playing with veteran Tomas Kaberle . Prior to a game against the Philadelphia Flyers , Wilson assessed Schenn ' s play as " great . " When Kaberle was traded to the Boston Bruins in February 2011 , Schenn was briefly named an alternate captain in his place , until Colby Armstrong returned to the lineup after an injury . Wilson felt that Schenn had made significant strides in his third NHL season : " He ' s learned a lot . . . He ' s not on the ice for as many goals against any more . " At the end of the season , Schenn had tied his career high for goals with 5 , and set new personal records for assists with 17 and total points with 22 , while playing in all 82 games for the Maple Leafs . International play . Schenn ' s first experience with Hockey Canada was as a member of Team West at the 2006 World Under - 17 Hockey Challenge in Regina , Saskatchewan , where his team finished seventh . He played for Canada twice at the Under - 18 level : the 2006 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament , where his team won gold , and the 2007 IIHF World U18 Championships , where Canada finished fourth . Schenn scored three goals during this tournament . In 2007 , Hockey Canada assembled a junior team to represent Canada in an eight - game series ( the 2007 Super Series ) against a Russia n junior team to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the 1972 Summit Series . Canada went undefeated in these eight games , with seven wins and one tie , while Schenn recorded 24 penalty minutes and no points . During the 2007 – 08 season Schenn was named to Team Canada ' s selection camp roster for the 2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships . The final roster was named December 13 , 2007 and Schenn was selected for the team , being paired with Thomas Hickey as the top defensive tandem . Canada won the gold medal and Schenn finished the tournament with a plus - minus rating of + 5 , to lead the team . Hockey analyst Pierre McGuire dubbed him " the human eraser " for his play internationally . After his rookie season in the NHL , Schenn was named to Canada ' s roster for the 2009 Men ' s World Ice Hockey Championships . He played all nine games for Canada , but did not play very often , averaging just under seven minutes per game . He recorded one assist . Canada took home the silver medal after a 2 – 1 loss to Russia in the gold medal game . Schenn , along with teammates Dion Phaneuf and James Reimer , played for Canada at the 2011 IIHF World Championship . Canada placed fifth in the tournament , with their only loss coming in the quarter - finals against Russia . In seven games , Schenn recorded a single assist . Playing style . Schenn is a defensive defenceman who plays a physical game while attempting to prevent opponents from scoring . Since his rookie season , he has been among the league leaders in hits . He believes he is at his best when he is playing a tough game , while staying responsible : " You just want to be physical and play with a bit of an edge , but you don ' t want to put your team down short handed . " Growing up , Schenn patterned his play after fellow defencemen Chris Pronger and Rob Blake . Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke has said that Schenn is a key part of the team ' s long - term future , and has this far been unwilling to trade him for short - term success . He was recognized for his leadership when he was briefly named an alternate captain during the 2010 – 11 season . Leafs captain Phaneuf said Schenn contributes to the team and organization in many ways . " He plays hard every night and does a lot not only in our [ dressing ] room but in the community . " Personal . Schenn was born on November 2 , 1989 , in Saskatoon , Saskatchewan . His parents are Jeff and Rita Schenn . His younger brother Brayden was picked fifth overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the Los Angeles Kings , and he also has two younger sisters , Madison and Macy . He graduated from St . Joseph High School in Saskatoon . His brother Brayden , along with fellow NHLers Colby Armstrong , Riley Armstrong , and Jarret Stoll also attended St . Joseph when they lived in Saskatoon . Schenn is a key contributor to the Maple Leafs ' efforts to honour Canada ' s military . During his rookie season , he donated $ 10 , 000 to start Luke ' s Troops , a charity which allows Canadian servicemen and women to attend the team ' s home games as Schenn ' s guest . Fans at the games often recognized the soldiers with applause . " They have served overseas so it ' s good that the fans show their appreciation , " Schenn said . In February 2011 , Schenn ' s contributions to the military were acknowledged when he was recognized during the team ' s annual Armed Forces night . Career statistics . " Statistics source " International . " Statistics source "