Sam Bennett Age

Last Modified Feb 11, 2025 11:55 GMT
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Samuel Hunter Bennett is a Canadian professional ice hockey center. He plays for the Florida Panthers in the NHL, as of Jan 2025. Bennett played minor hockey for the York-Simcoe Express and Toronto Marlboros. He participated in the 2009 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with York-Simcoe, where he played alongside future NHL star Connor McDavid. In 2012, Bennett was selected 9th overall by the Kingston Frontenacs in the OHL Priority Selection. He had a strong rookie season in 2012–13, recording 40 points in 40 games and earning a spot on the OHL's Second All-Rookie Team. He was drafted fourth overall by the Calgary Flames in the 2014 NHL Draft, he played two seasons with the Kingston Frontenacs in the OHL, scoring 54 goals and 131 points in 117 games.

Bennett became a regular for Calgary in the 2015-16 season, scoring 18 goals and 36 points. On January 13, 2016, he became the third-youngest player in NHL history to score four goals in a single game. On April 12, 2021, Bennett was traded to the Panthers, who later signed him to a four-year, $17.6 million contract extension on July 26, 2021.

What is Sam Bennett's age?

According to the NHL, Sam Bennett is 28 years old, as of Jan 2025. He was born on June 20, 1996, in Holland Landing, Ontario, Canada.

Sam Bennett’s Other Physical Attributes

According to the NHL, Sam Bennett was born on June 20, 1996, making him 28 years old, as of January 2025. He hails from East Gwillimbury, Ontario, Canada. Bennett stands 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 193 pounds (approximately 88 kilograms).

Full Name
Sam Bennett
Birth date
June 20, 1996
Age
28
Birth Place
East Gwillimbury, Ontario, Canada
Weight
193 lbs (88 kg)
Height
6′ 1″
Shoots
Left

Sam Bennett Height

According to the NHL, Sam Bennett is 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 meters) tall.

Sam Bennett Weight

According to the NHL, Sam Bennett weighs 193 pounds (approximately 88 kilograms)

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FAQs on Sam Bennett

A. As of Jan 2025, Sam Bennett plays for the Florida Panthers.

A. Sam Bennett previous played for the Calgary Flames.

A. Sam Bennett plays as a center. 

A. Sam Bennett was drafted fourth overall in the 2014 NHL Draft by the Calgary Flames.

A. Sam Bennett began his NHL playing career in 2015.

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