Player's Profile
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- Name: Beau Bennett
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Birthdate: 1991-11-27
- Eligible for Draft: 2010
- Drafted: 2010
- Hometown: Gardena, California
- Acquired: 1st round (19th overall), 2010
- Playing In: NCAA
Beau Bennett
Prospect Grade: 8.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09: Played for the Los Angeles Junior Kings.
2009-10: Played for the Penicton Vees of the BCHL. In 56 games for the Vees, Bennett scored 41 goals and added 79 assists for 120 points, which placed him atop the BCHL scoring statistics. 25 of his goals came on the power play. In 15 playoff games, Bennett scored 5 goals and added 9 assists for 14 points. Was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins 19th overall.
Watch this HF video of Beau Bennett from the 2010 NHL Draft
2010-11: In his freshman season with DU Bennett started the season slowly, going pointless in his first six games. He eventually found a groove and produced at roughly a point-per-game clip before sustaining an awkward looking knee injury on December 3rd. Bennett would return six weeks later and pick up where he left off, finishing the season with 9 goals and 16 assists through 37 games, all while seeing only limited powerplay time.
Talent Analysis
Bennett is an offensively creative winger who is most effective when the puck is on his stick. He has the ability to carry the puck up ice, QB the powerplay, play the point, and generally create offense from anywhere on the ice. His puck-handling is superb and he has a diverse repertoire of shots and moves with the puck, all of which he credits to his background in roller hockey.
He is not a physical player, but he won't shy from battling in the corners for loose pucks or getting into the dirty areas of the ice.
For Bennett to be successful at the highest level of hockey, he needs to continue adding strength to his frame. He could also generally stand to be more involved in the play as he will occasionally look disengaged.
Future
Bennett has said repeatedly he will explore going pro at the end of his sophomore year at DU.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: September, 6th 2011
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