Logan Schatz
September 16, 1997 – April 6, 2018
Hometown: Allan, SK
#20
Position: Center
Logan Evan Schatz was born on September 16th, 1997 in Saskatoon, SK. He was the youngest of 5 children born into the Schatz family of Kelly and Bonnie Schatz. Logan loved his family and had a very special bond with his 4 siblings (Courtney, Kayla, Brandon, and Meagan). Many people said they were so impressed with the relationship they all shared. Even with the 10 year span in age, they all made an effort to spend time together and enjoyed each others company. Family and friends meant everything to Logan and his presence will be forever missed and never forgotten.
Growing up in the small town of Allan, Logan spent a lot of time running around the rink, playing mini sticks and watching his big brother play hockey. He soon found the desire to lace up the skates and hit the ice himself. He had just turned 3 years old the first time he played for the Allan Jr. Flames. As the years went by, he played on numerous teams in near by towns. It wasn’t until his bantam year that he took his passion for hockey to the next level. He played on the Warman Wildcats AA team and then for the Sask Valley Vipers. During this time Logan was drafted to the WHL by the Kootenay Ice. Then as a midget player he played for Beardy’s Blackhawks AAA team which meant moving to Martensville. At the young age of 15, he billeted with his cousins’ family Dean and Georjeana Christianson for the next two years.
As a 16 year old, in his Humboldt Bronco debut he picked up 3 assists. Logan then made the decision to play in the SJHL for the Broncos. He continued to play with the Broncos for the next four years and was honoured to lead the team as captain for 2 ½ years. Logan was very fortunate to have Lance, Michelle and Chase Unger open their home to him and quickly became part of their family. His time in Humboldt came with some major injuries which he fought hard to recover from. With the encouragement from his billet mom and his determination, he recovered well before expected. His last year found him with a new billet family, Colin and Amanda Brochu, who happen to be distant cousins of Logans.
During his last year, he was able to accomplish his goal of becoming one of the top point leaders in the league. His 85 points were the most by a Bronco player since the 2008-09 season and landed him 2nd in the league. He was also a two-time RBC player-of-the-month award winner and received CJHL 1st Star of the month award. Logan had one of the greatest careers the Broncos had seen in their nearly 50 year history. Logan played 209 career games with 207 career points including 50 goals. He worked hard everyday to get to that next level.
While Logan was fulfilling his hockey dream, he was still able to maintain high marks in school and often found himself on the honour roll. After graduation he was able to pick up an extra science credit online in hopes to enroll in the field of kinesiology. The following year, he enrolled in a few university classes at St. Peter’s College preparing for the years to come, in hopes to receive a NCAA Scholarship.
Logan lived to play hockey, and was a born leader who was respectful and courteous to all. He worked hard at everything he aimed to achieve. His competitiveness and humble nature made him an outstanding role model who motivated young athletes to pursue their dreams. He was a player that was able to succeed physically and mentally in the game. HE was the whole package.
Logan loved anything competitive and excelled in many sports. While in school he participating in cross country, badminton, golf and track & field in which he brought home Provincial medals. He even gave hip hop dance a try. If he was given the chance to try something new, he stepped up to the challenge and gave it all he had. Ball Hockey was another passion for Logan. He played in many tournaments across Canada and eventually played for Team Canada in Slovakia in 2015 and England in 2017, bringing home a Silver medal.
Logan was so full of life and always the life of the party. He loved those around him and genuinely cared for others. He had time for everyone and you could always count on Logan for anything and everything. He was truly a kind-hearted kid. He lit up a room with his smile and filled it with his loud contagious laughter. In the short time Logan was here, he had a profound impact on the lives of people around him.
Heaven Needed A Captain Too
In Memory of Logan:
Logan Schatz Memorial Scholarship – Allan Composite High School
Logan Schatz Memorial Scholarship – Martensville High School
Logan Schatz Memorial Ball Hockey Tournament – Saskatoon 2018
Logan Schatz Memorial Golf Tournament – SK 2018, 2019, 2020
Logan Schatz Invitational – OUBHL – Ontario University Ball Hockey League (2018 + 2019)
Logan Schatz Award – Top Junior Player – Canadian Ball Hockey Association