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| Jim Benning | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Benning in December 2014 | |||
| Born |
April 29, 1963 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]
- ^ "Jim Elmer Benning". www.hhof.com. Archived from the original on April 3, 2019. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- ^ "Canucks officially name Jim Benning as new GM". CBC.ca. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
- ^ Hunter, Paul (December 3, 1986). "Leafs get help for power play Acquire Canucks' Lanz in two-for-one swap: [FIN Edition]". Toronto Star.