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Despite being overlooked early on in his hockey journey in Victoria, British Columbia, Jamie Benn defied the odds after being selected by the Dallas Stars in the fifth round of the 2007 NHL Draft. He then transitioned to major junior hockey, joining the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Benn soon showcased his talent with impressive performances, including a standout rookie season and a team-high 46 goals in the 2008–09 WHL season and helped the Rockets secure the 2009 Ed Chynoweth Cup title, with Benn leading the team in playoff points. Benn presently serves as the captain of the Dallas Stars in the National Hockey League (NHL) and has achieved numerous accolades, including multiple NHL All-Star selections and winning the Art Ross Trophy as the league's leading scorer in the 2014-2015 season.
In terms of international play, Benn has been a prominent figure for Team Canada. His journey began in 2009 when he represented Canada at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Ottawa. Benn played a crucial role, contributing 4 goals and 2 assists in 6 games as Canada secured its fifth consecutive gold medal at the cpmepetition. Benn then made his debut for the senior national team at the 2012 IIHF World Championship. However, he reached the pinnacle of international success at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, where he was named to the Canadian Olympic hockey team. Despite not being invited to the orientation camp the previous summer, Benn scored key goals including the game-winner against Norway and the solitary goal in the semi-final against the United States. Canada went on to win the gold medal, defeating Sweden 3–0 in the final.
Jamie Benn’s Nationality
Jamie Benn holds Canadian nationality. Jamie Benn's parents, Randy Benn and Heather Benn, are also Canadian by nationality. Randy Benn, Jamie's father, was a notable softball player for Team Canada, winning gold medals at the 1976 World Championships and the 1979 Pan-American Games. Heather Benn, Jamie's mother supported Jamie's hockey journey by enrolling him in the TimBits hockey program.
Jamie Benn’s Hometown
Jamie Benn grew up in North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada, where he began his hockey journey. As a teenager, he played for the Peninsula Eagles Minor Hockey Association and attended Stelly's Secondary School. Benn then progressed to play for local teams, starting with the Peninsula Panthers of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) during the 2005–06 season. Following this, he joined the Victoria Grizzlies of the Junior A British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) for parts of three seasons from 2006 to 2008.
Jamie Benn Birthplace
Jamie Benn was born in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on July 18, 1989.
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