| Born: | November 5, 2002 | Draft: | 2021 Kraken 2nd Overall |
| Hometown: | Hingham, Massachusetts | Position: | Center |
| Known For: | First Draft Pick in Seattle Kraken History | Shoots: | Left |
| National Team: | United States | Current Team: | Seattle Kraken |
Matthew Beniers (born November 5, 2002) is an American ice hockey center for the University of Michigan of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as a prospect of the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League (NHL). Beniers was the first-ever draft selection in the Kraken franchise history, after he was drafted second overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.
Matthew Beniers Statistics
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Achievements
- IIHF U18 World Juniors Bronze Medal (2019)
- IIHF U20 World Juniors Gold Medal (2021)
- IIHF World Championships Bronze Medal (2021)
- All-Big Ten Freshman Team (2021)
- College Hockey News All-Rookie Team (2021)