Jordie Benn

Jordie Benn

Benn in October 2014.
Born (1987-07-26) July 26, 1987
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Left
NHL team Dallas Stars
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2008present

Phillip Jordan Ellis "Jordie" Benn (born July 26, 1987) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing for the Dallas Stars in the National Hockey League. He is the older brother of Dallas Stars forward and captain Jamie Benn.[1][2]

On January 3, 2012, Benn made his NHL debut against the Detroit Red Wings, playing alongside his younger brother Jamie. Both Benn brothers assisted on a goal by Loui Eriksson, which was the first career NHL point for Benn.[3]

As an impending free agent following the 2015–16 season, Benn opted to remain with the Stars, signing a three-year, $3.3 million contract on June 24, 2016.[4]

Career statistics

    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2003–04Peninsula PanthersVIJHL92352
2004–05Peninsula PanthersVIJHL455212635
2004–05Victoria SalsaBCHL4011610002
2005–06Victoria SalsaBCHL555202561161566
2006–07Victoria GrizzliesBCHL5343741621117822
2007–08Victoria GrizzliesBCHL60153247781128108
2008–09Victoria Salmon KingsECHL55111122630000
2009–10Allen AmericansCHL4599185520291112
2010–11Texas StarsAHL60210123910000
2011–12Texas StarsAHL629233233
2011–12Dallas StarsNHL30220
2012–13Texas StarsAHL437142133700010
2012–13Dallas StarsNHL2615610
2013–14Dallas StarsNHL78317203060002
2014–15Dallas StarsNHL732141634
2015–16Dallas StarsNHL6439122110004
NHL totals 244 9 47 56 95 7 0 3 3 6

References

  1. "Jordie Benn player profile". Eliteprospects.com. 2011-11-02. Retrieved 2011-11-02.
  2. "Stars' Jordie Benn stepping out of brother Jamies shadow". Toronto Sun. 2014-01-23. Retrieved 2014-01-23.
  3. "Sports Update – Americans alum Benn makes NHL debut". scntx.com. 2012-01-03. Retrieved 2012-01-03.
  4. "Dallas Stars sign Jamie Benn". Dallas Stars. 2016-06-24. Retrieved 2016-06-24.

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