Matty Beniers

Matthew Beniers, better known as Matty Beniers, is an American professional ice hockey center playing for the Seattle Kraken in the National Hockey League (NHL). Born on November 5, 2002, he was selected as the second overall pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft by the Kraken, also marking their inaugural selection in an entry draft. Before debuting in the NHL, Beniers played college hockey at University of Michigan.

Beniers was regarded as one of the top prospects in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, earning him the distinction of being selected by the Kraken. Matty signed a three-year entry-level contract with them on April 10, 2022 and made his professional debut two days later against the Calgary Flames, recording an assist in the process. He soon made his impact in the league, finishing the season with three goals and six assists.

Beniers earned a spot in the NHL All-Star Game in 2023, however he couldn't participate due to an injury. Despite setbacks, he showcased his prowess on the ice, earning the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's Rookie of the Year on June 26, 2023.

Matty Beniers' Personal Information

Matty Beniers' Early Life

Matty Beniers began his hockey career with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (NTDP) in the 2018-19 season where he showcased his talent by scoring 10 goals and recording 13 assists across 42 games. The following season, he was named as an alternate captain, ranking second among goal-scoring.

Moving forward, Beniers transitioned to college hockey, playing for the University of Michigan. He played for the Wolverines, where he contributed impressive scores during his freshman season, ranking among the top freshmen nationally. He continued to excel during his sophomore season and earned awards like Big Ten Scoring Champion and recognition as a finalist for prestigious awards like the Hobey Baker Award.

Matty Beniers' Personal Life

Matty Beniers was raised in Hingham, Massachusetts, alongside two siblings, Gianna and Bobby. Growing up, he was surrounded by hockey and musical theater, reflecting his family's diverse interests. His mother even quit her job to accompany him during his developing years in hockey. Additional details regarding Matty Beniers' personal life are currently unavailable.

Matty Beniers' Family Background

Matty Beniers was born on November 5, 2002, in Hingham, Massachusetts, to parents Christine Maglione and Bob Beniers.

His father Bob has a background in sports and played collegiate football at Cornell University. On the other hand, Matty's mother, Christine pursued a career as a theater artist who worked as an understudy for A Chorus Line on Broadway and later went on to study law.

Matty Beniers' Girlfriend

Unfortunately, there is no information available about Matty Beniers being in a relationship and nor are there any reports about him dating someone. It seems that he is currently single.

Matty Beniers' Kids

Matty Beniers has no kids as of yet (March 2024).

Matty Beniers' Social Media

Matty Beniers has an official Instagram account by the name @mbeniers10 where he has around 65.4K followers. Beniers often posts pictures with his family and in his Kraken Jersey. Moreover, he is also available on X under the username @Matty_Beniers10.

Matty Beniers' Net Worth

Unfortunately, details regarding Matty Beniers’ net worth are not available currently.

Beniers' has earned $2,010,000 from his hockey career, as of March 2024. He has had cash earnings of $160,000, $925,000 and $925,000 since the 2021-22 season till the 2023-24 season.

Matty Beniers' Investments

Unfortunately, Matty Beniers has not provided any information regarding his investment in any public domain.

Matty Beniers as a Brand Ambassador

Matty Beniers endorses Chipotle, a restaurant brand chain that serves Burritos, salads, tacos, and other food times. Matty Beniers also wore a suit and coat set from a brand named Indochino, suggesting a possible partnership between them.

Matty Beniers' Career Stats

All of Marty Beniers' career stats are presented below in a table format for better representation:

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Playoffs

Matty Beniers' Achievements

Matty Beniers has earned several awards in his hockey career both in college and NHL. During his collegiate hockey career, he was named to the All-Big Ten Freshman Team and College Hockey News All-Rookie Team in 2021. The following season, Beniers' received honors such as getting the Big Ten Scoring Champion award, the Big Ten-All Tournament selection and lastly, he was named to the AHCA West First All-American team.

In his short NHL career, Beniers has already been named to the NHL All-Star Game and in the same year he won the Calder Memorial Trophy while also earning a selection to the NHL All-Rookie team.

Matty Beniers' Contracts

Matty Beniers was selected in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft by the Seattle Kraken and since then he has signed only one contract. It is a three year, entry-level $5,550,000 contract with a cap hit of $897,500. He is set to earn a salary of $925,000 including $832,500 as a base salary and $92,500 as a signing bonus.

Matty Beniers' Diet

Matty Beniers loves garlic bread and his mom and grandparents were really good cooks. He credits them for being there for him during his early years.

Matty Beniers' House

Matty Beniers’ Instagram suggests that he lives in Seattle and Boston. However, the exact information about his residence are not known. He might be living in Seattle due to his professional commitment to the Seattle Kraken, who are based in Seattle. Moreover, his family resides in Boston and might be Beniers' off-season retreat.

Matty Beniers' Cars

Unfortunately, there is no information available about Matty Beniers’s car collection. Neither has he uploaded any pictures of his car on his social media.