Benson’s winding road leads to NHL draft
Owners of a company that supplies midway rides and other attractions for carnivals, his parents would pack up their RV every summer and hit the road for treks down lonely highways criss-crossing Western Canada.
The undersized Benson was playing big minutes on the way to finishing third in WHL scoring with 36 goals and 98 points in 60 games, but would still take his skates home to play outdoors on frigid Manitoba nights with his billet family. “Loves to score, loves the offensive side, loves to have the puck,” NHL Central Scouting director Dan Marr said. “In the offensive zone, he’s scary good.”
“The very first time Zach was on – he’s 15 – he looked like he was 10,” Patrick recalled. “I’m not exaggerating when I’m saying 10 years old. He could have fit in with a group of 10-year-old kids.” Patrick said the off-ice personality shown by Benson, who had great chemistry with Buffalo Sabres draft pick Matthew Savoie for Winnipeg in 2022-23, also shines through.
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