Luke “The Force” Schenn: Toronto Maple Leafs Phenom Defenseman Displays His Toughness!

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Leaf Revolution by Christopher Ralph, THW’s Toronto Maple Leaf’s correspondent.

March 28th, 2009: Leafs Vs Bruins -- Steve Montador Vs Luke Schenn {photo right courtesy of Mike Boon via Flickr}

He’s been tagged with nicknames such as “The Force” and “The Human Eraser” for his outstanding physical and tough play in a league not often kind to teenage defenseman. He is on the few exceptions to the rule,  however, and has consistently impressed with his stalwart defensive play this season. The physical rigors of the NHL, especially for a kid defenseman, are likely the biggest obstacle a defensive prospect faces. Determined to beat the odds, Schenn has fought through and his play in front of his own crease and along the boards has been impressive, to say the least.

In this scrap, it looks as though the veteran Montador has Schenn tied up on the boards, unable to get any offense going in this tilt. Schenn, however, breaks free and wreaks some havoc on Mr. Montador at the end of the fight, eventually getting the T.K.O. as the final couple of blows knock him to the ice.

At the end of the fight, you can see Burke attentively “spying” on things through a set of binoculars!

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Posted by Christopher Ralph on Mar 29 2009. Filed under Boston Bruins, Eastern Conference, Northeast, Toronto Maple Leafs. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. Both comments and pings are currently closed.
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2 Comments for “Luke “The Force” Schenn: Toronto Maple Leafs Phenom Defenseman Displays His Toughness!”

  1. I know Paul – Burke looked so intense as he looked on – it was an unexpected part of the clip for me, but I couldn’t help but laugh at that!

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I am a hockey writer with a focus on the future of hockey - the prospects. As well, The Hockey Spy (my alias) is your inside agent covering current NHL events, fantasy hockey, international hockey, trade speculation, and of course the NHL entry draft. The Calgary Flames, prospects, and the entry draft will be by focus here at THW.

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