Player's Profile
- Name: Mac Bennett
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 180 lbs
- Birthdate: 1991-03-25
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: Lakeville, Connecticut
- Acquired: 3rd round (79th overall), 2009
- Playing In: NCAA
Mac Bennett
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09: The defenseman spent the season at Hotchkiss School (USHS), where he tallied two goals and 11 points through 15 games.
2009-10: In 53 games with Cedar Rapids, Bennett would find the back of the net 9 times with 14 assists. He was also selected to the 2010 USHL All-Star Game.
2010-11: Bennett played in 32 of 44 games as a freshman at the University of Michigan. Playing on a veteran defensive corps that featured two former second round picks, Bennett scored 2 goals with 10 assists and was +12 with 21 PMs. The Wolverines won the CCHA regular season and playoff championships and reached the Frozen Four Final, falling 3-2 to national champion Notre Dame in overtime.
Talent Analysis
Bennett is a smooth-skating defenseman with two-way instinct and an ability to join the rush. He has excellent mobility, good hands and awareness.
Future
As a freshman with the University of Michigan, Bennett has undergone his fair share of growing pains. He will need work on his decision-making, and be more careful picking his spots trying to spark the offensive transition.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: October, 12th 2011
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