Jeff Schenn delivers a heartfelt speech before his son, Brayden Schenn's 1000th NHL game

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 1, 2025, 00:40 IST

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Brayden Schenn, captain of the St. Louis Blues, and his brother Luke Schenn both reached the milestone of playing 1,000 NHL games. Their father Jeff delivered a heartfelt pre-game speech celebrating their achievements and dedication. Brayden's notable accolades include a 2018 All-Star Game appearance and a 2019 Stanley Cup win. Fans shared emotional and supportive messages online.

Jeff Schenn delivers a heartfelt speech before his son, Brayden Schenn's 1000th NHL game

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Brayden Schenn and Luke Schenn are NHL star sons of super-proud parents Jeff Schenn and Rita Schenn. Brayden Schenn plays for the St. Louis Blues as the ice hockey center and captain, whereas Luke Schenn plays for the Nashville Predators as a defenseman. Both Schenn brothers reached the milestone of playing in 1,000 NHL games. To commemorate the 1000th game, Brayden Schenn's father, Jeff Schenn, delivered a heartfelt speech minutes before the 1000th match of his son.

Brayden Schenn's dad gives speech, reads starting lineup

Jim Montgomery, the head coach of St. Louis Blues, welcomed Jeff Schenn into the locker room to deliver a heartfelt speech for Jeff Schenn's son, Brayden Schenn, before the 1000th NHL game

Jim Montgomery said, "Schenner and his brother both getting 1,000 games in the same season is a tribute to the great family raised by Jeff and his wife. So, he (Jeff Schenn)'s gonna do the starting lineup today."

Jeff Schenn expressed how proud he was of his two sons, he said, "Just honored, privileged, and proud to be part of the big day and the big journey that goes along with it. You see the hard work and the dedication and the bumps and the bruises and everything you guys put into it.
I know he appreciates you guys a ton. And he loves coming to the rink. He loves being a Blue, and I'm just so excited and happy to be here and awful proud of them. Awful proud of all you guys. Awful proud of the two of them. He is my favorite Blue, though. It's a tie for the top player, though between, him and his bro.
Here we go, in goal, we got Hofer, left D we got Fowler, the big horse Paris, at left wing Holly, Rousey, and the captain, my favorite, number 10, Brayden Schenn."

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Accolades of Brayden Schenn in the NHL

National Hockey League All-Star Game - 2018
Stanley Cup Champion - 2019

Accolades of Brayden Schenn internationally

1-time World Junior Most Valuable Player - 2011
1-time World Junior Best Forward - 2011
1-time Junior All-Star Team - 2011
1-time World Junior Top Three Player for Team Canada - 2011
1-time World Junior Player of the Game - 2011

X users flood St. Louis Blues' X post about Brayden Schenn's father's heartfelt speech with celebratory reactions

One X user wrote, "Congrats to the future Boston Bruin Brayden Schenn."
Another X user chimed, "Absolutely LOVE @Bschenn_10! So glad he's a @StLouisBlues"
A third X user penned, "Incredible. Don't even think about moving this guy."
A fourth X user scribbled, "Awesome!!!"
A fifth X user expressed, "Who's cutting onions" - to the unversed, it means the X user is emotional and has tears in their eyes!

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