Jim Benning

Jim Benning
Benning in December 2014
Born (1963-04-29) April 29, 1963 (age 61)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Toronto Maple Leafs
Vancouver Canucks
NHL draft 6th overall, 1981
Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career 1981–1992

James Elmer Benning[1] (born April 29, 1963) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey executive and former player. He formerly served as the general manager of the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Drafted in the first round, sixth overall, in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs, he played 610 games over nine seasons for the Maple Leafs and the Canucks, compiling 52 goals and 243 points.[2] He was identified during his playing career as an offensive defenceman.[3]

  1. ^ "Jim Elmer Benning". www.hhof.com. Archived from the original on April 3, 2019. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  2. ^ "Canucks officially name Jim Benning as new GM". CBC.ca. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
  3. ^ Hunter, Paul (December 3, 1986). "Leafs get help for power play Acquire Canucks' Lanz in two-for-one swap: [FIN Edition]". Toronto Star.

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