Matty Beniers

Ice Hockey Player, 2021 U18 World Champion

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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