Samuel Hunter Bennett is a skilled Canadian professional ice hockey center currently playing for the Florida Panthers in the National Hockey League (NHL). When the Calgary Flames drafted Bennett with the fourth overall pick in the 2014 NHL Draft, expectations rose for the then 18-year-old center. Having performed impressively in his previous two seasons with Kingston Frontenacs in the Ontario Hockey League, where he scored 54 goals and 131 points in 117 games, Bennett earned a spot at the Flames' training camp. Unfortunately, a shoulder injury requiring surgery disrupted his season, limiting him to 11 games with only one coming with the Flames as he was later reassigned to the Frontenacs.
Bennett became a regular for Calgary in the 2015-16 season, tallying 18 goals and 36 points. The highlight occurred on January 13, 2016, in a 6-0 victory against the Florida Panthers, when Bennett became the third-youngest player in NHL history to score four goals in a single game. On April 12, 2021, Bennett was traded to the Florida Panthers, along with a sixth-round pick in 2022. The Calgary Flames received draft rights to Emil Heineman and a second-round pick in 2022 in exchange. Later, on July 26, 2021, Bennett committed to the Florida Panthers by signing a four-year contract extension worth $17.6 million.
Sam Bennett Age
Sam Bennett is 27 years old. He was born on June 20, 1996, in Holland Landing, Ontario, Canada. Bennett began his hockey journey with the York-Simcoe Express and later the Toronto Marlboros. As a teammate of Connor McDavid, he participated in the 2009 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with York-Simcoe. In 2012, Bennett was chosen ninth overall by the Kingston Frontenacs in the OHL Priority Selection Draft.
His 2012–13 season with the Frontenacs saw him play 40 games, accumulating 40 points and earning a spot on the OHL's Second All-Rookie Team. Returning for the 2013–14 season, Bennett became a scoring leader by the mid-season in the CHL. An injury interrupted his 24-game scoring streak, preventing him from participating in the 2014 CHL Top Prospects Game. Despite concerns raised during the NHL Scouting Combine, where he couldn't do a pull-up, Bennett retained his top prospect status. He finished the season with an impressive 36 goals and 91 points in 57 games, earning a spot on the OHL's Third All-Star Team.
Sam Bennett’s Other Physical Attributes
Sam Bennett is currently 27 years old, 6’1” inches tall, and weighs around 200 pounds. Bennett's physical attributes are some of the best in the NHL. He is a big, strong player who can skate and shoot very well. He is also a left-handed shooter, which is the more common shooting side in the NHL.
Full Name | Sam Bennett |
Age | 27 years old |
Birth date | June 20, 1996 |
Horoscope | Gemini |
Birth Place | Canada |
Weight | 200 lbs (91 kg) |
Height | 6′ 1″ |
Eye Color | Blue |
Hair Color | Red |
FAQs
A. Sam Bennett currently plays for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL).
A. Sam Bennett played for the Kingston Frontenacs of the OHL.
A. Sam Bennett plays as a center.
A. Sam Bennett was drafted 4th overall in the 2014 NHL Draft by the Calgary Flames.
A. Sam Bennett is signed to a four-year contract with the Panthers worth $17.6 million. The deal pays him an annual salary of $4.425 million.
