Oberlin College Athletics

Bruce Schennum was a legendary hockey and lacrosse player for Oberlin from 1970-1974, earning a total of six letters and leaving behind a legacy of greatness, especially on the ice. He has been described as “the single best player ever to skate at Oberlin” and “Oberlin’s Wayne Gretzky.”

Inside the rink, Schennum earned four letters and ripped through Oberlin’s record books, establishing new marks in every major offensive category. His single-game records include: goals (7), assists (5) and points (12). Schennum also put together the greatest single season in school history with 35 goals, 35 assists and 62 points during the 1973-74 campaign. Additionally, his career totals of 91 goals, 99 assists and 190 points top the record books.

Obviously a prolific offensive player, Schennum also distinguished himself on defense and was a three-time All-Midwest College Hockey Association (MCHA) defenseman. Earning multiple all-tournament team honors during his career, Schennum guided his squad to a 22-6 record and an MCHA runner-up finish in his senior season. Schennum was also a two-year letterwinner and starter for the lacrosse team.

After his graduation from Oberlin in 1974, Schennum served as assistant hockey coach at Lehigh University for one season and continued to remain active in athletics for years after, serving as a youth coach in hockey, soccer, baseball, and basketball. Today, Schennum is the Vice President and Director of Research & Education at Quantum Incorporated.