Benn, 33, served his 10th season as the Stars captain in 2022-23, becoming the longest-tenured captain in franchise history. In his milestone season, Benn has posted his highest totals in goals (33), assists (42) and points (33-42--75) since 2017-18 with two games still remaining in the season. He reached the 30-goal mark for the fifth time in his career, including a goal scored on Dec. 27, 2022 to surpass Brian Bellows (342) for sole possession of second place on the franchise's all-time goals list. On Feb. 6, the Victoria, British Columbia native appeared in his 1,000th NHL game, becoming the second player to play 1,000 with the franchise and the 76th player in NHL history to reach the milestone with one team.
Benn ranks second in franchise history in games played (1,028), and goals (362) and third in assists (482) and points (362-482--844). He recorded his 101st career power-play goal on March 31, becoming the fourth player to record more than 100 with the franchise, and ranks second in franchise history with 15 shorthanded tallies. He ranks first in franchise history with 11 overtime goals and ranks second with 55 game winners.
About The Masteron Trophy
The Masterton Trophy winner is selected from a poll of the 32 chapters of the PHWA at the end of the regular season and a grant from the PHWA is awarded annually to the Bill Masterton Scholarship Fund, based in Bloomington, Minn., in the name of the winner.
The PHWA first presented the Masterton Trophy in 1968 to honor the late Bill Masterton, a player with the Minnesota North Stars, who exhibited the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. Masterton is the only NHL player to die from injuries sustained in a game. He passed away on Jan. 15, 1968.
