Brayden Schenn
A hard-nosed, versatile forward who evolved from a prized draft prospect into a Stanley Cup-winning cornerstone for the St. Louis Blues.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Canadian ice hockey player·Birthday: August 22·Millennials
Biography
Brayden Schenn won the Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues in 2019, serving as the emotional and physical heartbeat of their middle six. Drafted fifth overall, he carried expectations as a complete center with a scorer's touch and a physical edge. Early stops in Los Angeles and Philadelphia showed flashes of brilliance. A trade to St. Louis provided the perfect ecosystem. Under coach Craig Berube, Schenn embraced a punishing, two-way game. His contribution extended beyond the score sheet; his willingness to engage in every battle defined the team's identity. He later served as an alternate captain, his legacy as a foundational player secure through relentless effort and playoff performance.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Brayden was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Brayden Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Brayden's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Stanley Cup as a key forward with the St. Louis Blues in 2019.
- Recorded a career-high 70 points (28 goals, 42 assists) during the 2017-18 NHL season with the Blues.
- Represented Canada internationally, winning a gold medal at the 2015 IIHF World Championship.
Did You Know?
His younger brother, Luke Schenn, is also a longtime NHL defenseman, and they were briefly teammates in St. Louis.
Schenn played junior hockey for the Brandon Wheat Kings, a team co-owned by his father, Jeff.
He was traded from the Flyers to the Blues in a deal that involved fellow forward Jori Lehtera and two first-round draft picks.
“I want to be known as a winner when my career is done.”
