Beniers Joins 2020-21 Michigan Ice Hockey Incoming Class
8/12/2020 3:30:00 PM | Ice Hockey
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The University of Michigan ice hockey program announced the addition of Matthew Beniers to its 2020-21 incoming class Wednesday (Aug. 12).
"I have to give credit to associate head coach Bill Muckalt and assistant coach Kris Mayotte, who did a tremendous job of putting this class together," Graham Family Head Ice Hockey Coach Mel Pearson said. "There were some unexpected hurdles this year, but they did a great job in spite of the challenges. We are thrilled about the addition of Matthew Beniers. He will be an excellent complement not just to this class but to this program."
Matthew Beniers
F | 6-1/175 | Left | Hingham, Mass. | USNTDP
• Assistant captain of the US National Team Development Program (USNTDP)
• Second on the team in scoring with 41 points (18 goals, 23 assists) in 44 games
• Scored 23 points in 42 games in his first season with the USNTDP in 2018-19
• Won bronze at the 2019 IIHF U18 Men's World Championship
• Earned silver medal at the 2018 U17 Four Nations
• Named a Biosteel All-American
• Lettered in hockey and baseball at Milton Academy
• A top prospect for the 2021 NHL Draft
Beniers joins an already exciting incoming class that features three top prospects -- Beniers, Owen Power and Kent Johnston -- for the 2021 National Hockey League Draft.
Mayotte on Beniers ... "Matthew has an incredibly high hockey IQ, creating space and reading the ice. He's a total 200-foot player and is always looking to be involved in the action as either a goal-scorer or a playmaker. As a top prospect for the 2021 draft, we are thrilled that he is joining the Maize and Blue and think he can make an immediate impact on the program."
• Michigan Announces Nine-Member Incoming Class for 2020-21 Season (7/28/20)
