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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet forward Jamie Benn

Vadim Zhelobnyuk #1 of Team Russia blocks the puck on an attempt by PK Subban #5 of Team Canada as Jamie Benn #24 crashes the net during the semifinals at the IIHF World Junior Championships at the Ottawa Civic Centre on January 03, 2009 in Ottawa.
Vadim Zhelobnyuk #1 of Team Russia blocks the puck on an attempt by PK Subban #5 of Team Canada as Jamie Benn #24 crashes the net during the semifinals at the IIHF World Junior Championships at the Ottawa Civic Centre on January 03, 2009 in Ottawa. Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images

Sport: Men’s Hockey

Position: Forward

Age: 24

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Hometown: Victoria, B.C.

NHL Team: Dallas Stars

Accomplishments:

  • 2009 World Junior Champion.
  • 2012 NHL All-Star.

Interesting Fact: His brother Jordie is his teammate on the Dallas Stars. He is also the nephew of Canadian golfer Dave Barr.

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