WHL Kelowna Rockets

Kelowna Rocket Luke Schenn Will Represent Canada

Published on December 13, 2007 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kelowna Rockets News Release


Kelowna, BC: The Kelowna Rockets are pleased to announce that 18 year old Luke Schenn will be part of Team Canada during the Annual World Junior Tournament in the Czech Republic this holiday season.

Schenn, 18, has already been apart of two International Teams. Most recently he was part of the Canada-Russia Super Series in late August and early September where he participated in all eight games and recorded 24 penalty minutes. Schenn was also part of the Under 18 Canadian Junior World Cup team in which they won Gold.

"I am really excited and honoured to be named to Team Canada," stated Luke.

Kelowna Rockets President/General Manager Bruce Hamilton says, "Luke is very deserving of this selection thanks to his play in the Super Series. This is just another stepping stone for him towards a successful hockey career."

Luke joins seven WHL and 21 other players that will open up the tournament against the host Czech Republic on Boxing Day at 11:00AM (PST).

Luke follows in the footsteps of six other Kelowna Rockets to be named to the World Junior team. Rob Gordon was part of the Gold Metal 1996 team, Brett McLean finished eighth in 1998, Chuck Kobasew won Bronze in 2002, Josh Gorges won Silver in 2004, Shea Weber won Gold in 2005 and Blake Comeau also won Gold in 2006.

Currently this season in 31 games, Luke has 5 goals, 13 assists and 18 points. He is also at plus 11.

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