Jim Benning
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Jim Benning's journey in the world of hockey began as a promising young defenseman. Born on April 29, 1963, in Edmonton, Alberta, Benning was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs as the sixth overall pick in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft. His entry into the National Hockey League (NHL) marked the start of a professional playing career that

Jim Benning's journey in the world of hockey began as a promising young defenseman. Born on April 29, 1963, in Edmonton, Alberta, Benning was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs as the sixth overall pick in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft. His entry into the National Hockey League (NHL) marked the start of a professional playing career that

Career Scoring Stats

NHL 1982-1990

Goals

52

Assists

191

Points

243

Plus/Minus

-73

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Career Timeline

1982-1987

Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)

Player

1987-1990

Vancouver Canucks (NHL)

Player

2015-2021

Vancouver Canucks (NHL)

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Born Apr 29th, 1963

Age 61 years old

Height / Weight 6' 0" 180 lbs

Position D

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