Jamie Benn is a Canadian professional ice hockey left-winger and captain for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). Benn was born on July 18, 1989, in Victoria, British Columbia, and began his hockey journey when the Stars selected him in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft as the 129th overall pick. Since then, Benn has marked his name in the league with multiple NHL All-Star Game appearances and a notable Art Ross Trophy win in 2015 for leading the league in points.
Moreover, Jamie Benn comes from an athletic background as his father Randy Benn played softball for Team Canada and won gold medals at the 1976 World Championships and at the1979 Pan-American Games. Although Jamie's primary passion is ice hockey, he also excelled in baseball due to his father's influence.
Jamie Benn Brother
Jamie Benn has an older brother named Jordie Benn, who is also involved in ice hockey.
Jordie was born on July 26, 1987, and is currently playing as a defenseman for Brynäs IF of the Swedish HockeyAllsvenskan. Notably, Jordie previously played for the Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets, Minnesota Wild and Toronto Maple Leafs of the NHL. The interesting fact about the Benn brothers is that they both played alongside the Dallas Stars.
Jordie Benn also began his NHL journey by signing a one-year contract with the Stars in 2011 when Jamie was already a part of the team. Joride made his professional debut on January 3, 2012, contributing to a goal assisted by his brother Jamie.
Jordie stayed at the Stars until the 2016-17 season before getting traded to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Greg Pateryn and a fourth-round draft pick. However, his stay with the Canadiens lasted only two years as this started a constant shift between other notable NHL teams. Remarkably, he was an undrafted player and made his way to the NHL through the ECHL and the AHL.
Jamie Benn Sister
Jamie Benn has an older sister named Jenny Benn. However, much information is not available about her. The only facts known about her are that she is married and has a daughter. Moreover, Jamie Benn has shared some pictures of his family where his parents along with his sister Jenny and her little daughter accompanied him on the ice.
FAQ's On Jamie Benn Siblings
A. Jamie Benn is 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) tall.
A. Jamie Benn weighs 210 pounds (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb).
A. Jamie Benn began his professional career in 2009.
A. Jamie Benn has recorded seven hat tricks in his NHL career.
A. Jamie Benn was selected 129th overall in the 2007 NHL Draft by the Dallas Stars.
