Ralph. Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 (edited) New Alumni thread... Just to share that Jordie has retired. https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/former-toronto-maple-leafs-montreal-canadiens-defenceman-jordie-benn-retires-at-37-1.2171626#:~:text=Jordie Benn is hanging up,NHL games over 12 seasons. Quote Jordie Benn is hanging up his skates. The former Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens defenceman confirmed his retirement to CHEK News' Paul Haysom in his hometown of Victoria, BC. Benn, 37, appeared in 607 NHL games over 12 seasons. “A lot of people thought I never should have made it, and maybe I shouldn’t have, but I just worked as hard as I could every night and tried to be the best teammate possible,” Benn said. Undrafted out of the BCHL's Victoria Grizzlies, Benn made his NHL debut in 2012 with the Dallas Stars with whom he would play the first five-plus seasons of his career. With the Stars, Benn played alongside younger brother, Jamie Benn. “My brother and I just loved playing hockey,” Benn said. “When we weren’t on the ice we were in the garage shooting pucks, we just loved the game.” Benn would go on to also suit up for the Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets and Minnesota Wild. He last played in the NHL in the 2022-2023 season, appearing in 12 games for the Leafs. Last season, Benn played in Sweden with Brynäs IF. Benn finishes his NHL career with 26 goals and 111 assists. Edited September 10 by Ralph. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 Best year was probably the year prior to his arrival in Vancouver when he had 5 goals and 22 points. Solid career with over 600 games though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoop Hogg Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 He was a very good depth defenceman/journeyman. Best of luck to him in retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 Was a solid bottom pairing guy. Hopefully he enjoys retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK-19 Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 A reminder of one of many players we signed as a UFA right after they peaked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip The Mesh Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 You couldn't ask for a better team-mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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