History of Jamie Benn in Timeline

Jamie Benn is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently serving as the captain of the Dallas Stars in the NHL. Known for his skills as a forward, Benn has been a key player for the Stars. He is regarded for his leadership on and off the ice.

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July 18, 1989: Jamie Benn Born

On July 18, 1989, Jamie Randolph Benn was born. He is a Canadian professional ice hockey player.

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2005: Played for the Peninsula Eagles

In 2005, Jamie Benn grew up playing hockey for the Peninsula Eagles minor hockey association.

2006: Played for Peninsula Panthers

During the 2005-06 season, Jamie Benn played for the Peninsula Panthers of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL).

2007: Drafted by the Dallas Stars

In 2007, Jamie Benn was drafted 129th overall by the Dallas Stars in the NHL entry draft.

2008: Played for Victoria Grizzlies

From 2006-2008, Jamie Benn played for the Victoria Grizzlies of the Junior A British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) for parts of three seasons.

2008: Scored 65 Points in Rookie Season

In the 2007-08 season, Jamie Benn scored 65 points in his rookie season with the Kelowna Rockets in the WHL.

October 3, 2009: NHL Debut

On October 3, 2009, Jamie Benn made his NHL debut for the Dallas Stars in the season opener, a 3–2 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators.

2009: Won Ed Chynoweth Cup

In 2009, Jamie Benn led the Kelowna Rockets with 33 playoff points, winning the Ed Chynoweth Cup. He was named to the Memorial Cup Tournament All-Star team after the Rockets lost to the Windsor Spitfires.

2009: Won Gold at World Junior Championship

In 2009, Jamie Benn represented Canada at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, contributing to the team's gold medal win.

2009: Played all 82 Games in Rookie Season

Jamie Benn played all 82 games for the Dallas Stars in the 2009–10 season, which was his rookie season.

October 9, 2010: Concussion Injury

On October 9, 2010, Jamie Benn suffered a concussion after a hit from James Wisniewski in a game against the New York Islanders, causing him to miss the next three games.

2010: Played in Calder Cup Playoffs

In 2010, after his rookie season, Jamie Benn was sent to the Texas Stars for the Calder Cup playoffs, where he scored 26 points in 24 games.

January 24, 2011: Separated Shoulder Injury

On January 24, 2011, Jamie Benn sustained a separated shoulder from a collision with Alexander Edler in a game against the Vancouver Canucks, resulting in him missing the next 10 games.

2011: Participated in First All-Star Game

After recovering from an emergency appendectomy, Jamie Benn participated in his first career All-Star game in 2011, being named to team Chara.

October 2, 2012: Signed with Hamburg Freezers

On October 2, 2012, due to the NHL lockout, Jamie Benn signed a contract with the Hamburg Freezers of the German DEL for the duration of the labor dispute.

2012: Represented Senior Team

In 2012, Jamie Benn first represented the senior team at the IIHF World Championship.

January 24, 2013: Re-signed with Dallas Stars

On January 24, 2013, Jamie Benn re-signed with the Dallas Stars to a five-year, $26.25 million contract.

September 19, 2013: Named Captain of Dallas Stars

On September 19, 2013, Jamie Benn was named the sixth captain of the Dallas Stars.

2013: Wasn't Invited to Orientation Camp

In the summer of 2013, Jamie Benn was not invited to the orientation camp for the 2014 Winter Olympics.

January 7, 2014: Named to Canadian Olympic Hockey Team

On January 7, 2014, Jamie Benn was named to the Canadian Olympic hockey team for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.

January 23, 2014: Recorded 100th NHL Goal

On January 23, 2014, Jamie Benn recorded his 100th NHL goal in a 7–1 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

2014: Won Gold at Sochi Winter Olympics

In 2014, Jamie Benn won a gold medal with Team Canada at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

2014: Finished Season with Career Highs

Jamie Benn finished the 2014–15 season playing in all 82 contests with career highs of 35 goals, 52 assists and 87 points.

February 17, 2015: Scored First Career Hat Trick

On February 17, 2015, Jamie Benn scored his first career hat trick in a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Blues.

2015: Named Finalist for Hart Memorial Trophy

In the 2015–16 season, Jamie Benn was named a finalist for the Hart Memorial Trophy for the first time in his career and was also a finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award for the second consecutive season.