Rangers Braden Schneider wins WHL East Division Defenseman of the Year

Originally posted on Forever Blueshirts
By Anthony Scultore | Last updated 6/1/21

The WHL announced its award winners and Braden Schneider took home Defenseman of the Year in the East Division.

He captained the Wheat Kings to the East Division title totalling 27 points from the blue line, @NYRangers prospect Braden Schneider is the East Division Defenceman of the Year presented by @remaxwesterncan.#WHLAwards | @bdnwheatkings pic.twitter.com/6qT9z1dsfc
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 1, 2021

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The Rangers selected the physical defenseman with their second first round pick in the 2020 Draft. So far the move looks like a wise one as he continues to impress at every level.

Schenieder played a big role for Team Canada’s Silver Medal run at the World Juniors. He picked up an assist in two games with the Wolf Pack before heading to his WHL team, the Brandon Wheat Kings. Upon his return, Schneider was named their 64th captain in franchise history.

This season he registered 5 goals and 27 points in 22 contests. His plus/minus rating was +18 with only 12 penalty minutes. Considering his physical style, that’s an impressive total. Schneider is playing for Team Canada at the World Championships and has an assist.

The best part about Braden Schneider is the Rangers trading up to draft him in order to block the Devils.

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