
Jamie Benn is the ice hockey captain of the Dallas Stars in the NHL. He was born on July 18, 1989, in Victoria, British Columbia. The Stars drafted him 129th overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. He has appeared in multiple NHL All-Star Games and won the Art Ross Trophy in 2015.
Benn comes from a sports family. His father, Randy Benn, played softball for Team Canada and won gold at the 1976 World Championships and 1979 Pan-American Games. Jamie also played baseball growing up before focusing on hockey.
Jamie Benn Siblings
Jamie Benn has two siblings: an older brother, Jordie Benn, and a sister, Jenny Benn.
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Jamie Benn Brother
Jamie Benn’s older brother is Jordie Benn. Jordie was a defenseman playing for Brynäs IF in Sweden’s HockeyAllsvenskan before announcing his retirement on September 10, 2024.
He previously played in the NHL for the Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets, Minnesota Wild, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Jordie joined the Dallas Stars in 2011 and debuted on January 3, 2012, assisting on a goal by Jamie.
The brothers played together on the Stars until Jordie was traded to Montreal during the 2016–17 season. Jordie was undrafted and worked his way up through the ECHL and AHL.
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Jamie Benn's Sister
Jamie Benn has an older sister named Jenny Benn, as per the Olympics' official website.
FAQ's On Jamie Benn
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.