| Sam Bennett | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | June 20, 1996 Richmond Hill, ON, CAN |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 168 lb (76 kg; 12 st 0 lb) |
| Position | Left Wing |
| Shoots | Left |
| OHL team | Kingston Frontenacs |
| Playing career | 2012–present |
Samuel Bennett-McDowell (born June 20, 1996) is a Canadian ice hockey player. He is currently playing in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Kingston Frontenacs. Bennett is rated as a top prospect[1] who is viewed as a possible first round selection in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.[2]
Bennett joined the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League for the 2012–13 OHL season and was recognized for his outstanding play when he was chosen to compete at the 2013 IIHF World U18 Championships, winning a gold medal with Team Canada.[3] He was also selected to play at the 2013 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, winning another gold medal with the Canadian squad.[4]
Awards and honours[]
| Honours | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| OHL Second All-Rookie Team | 2012–13 | [5] |
| IIHF World U18 Championship Gold Medal | 2013 | [6] |
| Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament Gold Medal | 2013 | [7] |
References[]
- ↑ 2014 McKenzie's Top Prospects: September
- ↑ 2014 NHL Draft players to watch led by Kingston's Bennett, Watson and McKeown - Prospects
- ↑ 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship
- ↑ 8 OHL Players win Gold at Memorial of Ivan Hlinka | Ontario Hockey Federation
- ↑ OHL Network
- ↑ Canada's National Men's Under-18 Team wins gold medal at 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship
- ↑ Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team wins gold medal at 2013 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka tournament
External links[]
- Sam Bennett's career stats at Eliteprospects.com
- Sam Bennett's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
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