Matty Beniers
Ice Hockey Player, 2021 U18 World Champion
Born
November 5th, 2002
23 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An American ice hockey player participated in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a center for the Seattle Kraken. Played college hockey at the University of Michigan, leading the team to the NCAA Frozen Four. Achieved success on the international stage with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, winning a gold medal at the 2021 IIHF U18 World Championship. After a standout freshman season at Michigan, transitioned to the NHL and made an immediate impact.
Played for the Seattle Kraken in the NHL
Won a gold medal at the 2021 IIHF U18 World Championship
Led University of Michigan to the NCAA Frozen Four
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