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'''Justin DiBenedetto''' (born August 25, 1988) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] professional [[ice hockey]] player. He is currently an [[unrestricted free agent]] who last played with [[Ritten Sport|Ritten/Renon]] of the Italian [[Serie A (ice hockey)|Serie A]] league. DiBenedetto was drafted 175th overall by the [[New York Islanders]] during the [[2008 NHL Entry Draft]]. DiBenedetto was born in [[Maple, Ontario]].
'''Justin DiBenedetto''' (born August 25, 1988) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] former professional [[ice hockey]] player. DiBenedetto was drafted 175th overall by the [[New York Islanders]] during the [[2008 NHL Entry Draft]]. DiBenedetto was born in [[Maple, Ontario]].


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
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DiBenedetto began his junior hockey career with the [[Toronto St. Michael's Majors]] of the [[Ontario Hockey League]] in the [[2004-05 OHL season|2004–05]] season, recording nine points in 64 games as a rookie, followed by no points in nine playoff games. In the [[2005-06 OHL season|2005–06]] season, DiBenedetto saw his production increase, as he earned 30 points in 61 games, followed by a goal in four playoff contests. During the off-season, the Majors traded DiBenedetto to the [[Sarnia Sting]].
DiBenedetto began his junior hockey career with the [[Toronto St. Michael's Majors]] of the [[Ontario Hockey League]] in the [[2004-05 OHL season|2004–05]] season, recording nine points in 64 games as a rookie, followed by no points in nine playoff games. In the [[2005-06 OHL season|2005–06]] season, DiBenedetto saw his production increase, as he earned 30 points in 61 games, followed by a goal in four playoff contests. During the off-season, the Majors traded DiBenedetto to the [[Sarnia Sting]].


DiBenedetto joined the Sting for the [[2006-07 OHL season|2006–07]] season, where he once again saw an increase in his production, as he finished with 63 points in 58 games, as well as a team high +21 rating. In the playoffs, DiBenedetto had three points in four games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/player.php?id=3997 |title=DiBenedetto OHL player profile |publisher=''[[Ontario Hockey League]]'' |date=2008-10-02 |accessdate=2009-02-02 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122213120/http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/player.php?id=3997 |archivedate=January 22, 2009 |df= }}</ref>
DiBenedetto joined the Sting for the [[2006-07 OHL season|2006–07]] season, where he once again saw an increase in his production, as he finished with 63 points in 58 games, as well as a team high +21 rating. In the playoffs, DiBenedetto had three points in four games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/player.php?id=3997 |title=DiBenedetto OHL player profile |publisher=[[Ontario Hockey League]] |date=2008-10-02 |accessdate=2009-02-02 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122213120/http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/player.php?id=3997 |archivedate=January 22, 2009 }}</ref>


In [[2007-08 OHL season|2007–08]], DiBenedetto saw another big increase in his point production, as he finished second on the Sting with 93 points in 58 games. DiBenedetto then had ten points in nine playoff games for Sarnia. During the [[2008 NHL Entry Draft]], the [[New York Islanders]] drafted DiBenedetto in the sixth round.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://hockeydb.com/ihdb/draft/nhl2008e.html | title = 2008 NHL Entry Draft | publisher = ''hockeydb.com'' | date = 2008-06-01 | accessdate = 2009-05-02}}</ref>
In [[2007-08 OHL season|2007–08]], DiBenedetto saw another big increase in his point production, as he finished second on the Sting with 93 points in 58 games. DiBenedetto then had ten points in nine playoff games for Sarnia. During the [[2008 NHL Entry Draft]], the [[New York Islanders]] drafted DiBenedetto in the sixth round.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://hockeydb.com/ihdb/draft/nhl2008e.html | title = 2008 NHL Entry Draft | publisher = hockeydb.com | date = 2008-06-01 | accessdate = 2009-05-02}}</ref>


DiBenedetto returned to Sarnia for his overage season in [[2008-09 OHL season|2008–09]], where in 62 games, he scored 45 goals and 93 points to lead the Sting, and finish third in the OHL scoring race, in five playoff games Justin had three assists. Following his successful campaign he was named to the OHL's Second All-Star team and was awarded the [[Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy]] as the top overage player of the year.<ref>{{cite web | url =http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/justin-dibenedetto-named-ohl-s-overage-player-of-the-year-p128088 |title =Justin DiBenedetto named OHL's overage player of the year |publisher = ''[[Ontario Hockey League]]'' | date =2009-04-09 | accessdate =2010-07-17 }} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
DiBenedetto returned to Sarnia for his overage season in [[2008-09 OHL season|2008–09]], where in 62 games, he scored 45 goals and 93 points to lead the Sting, and finish third in the OHL scoring race, in five playoff games Justin had three assists. Following his successful campaign he was named to the OHL's Second All-Star team and was awarded the [[Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy]] as the top overage player of the year.<ref>{{cite web | url =http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/justin-dibenedetto-named-ohl-s-overage-player-of-the-year-p128088 |title =Justin DiBenedetto named OHL's overage player of the year |publisher = [[Ontario Hockey League]] | date =2009-04-09 | accessdate =2010-07-17 }} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>


===Professional===
===Professional===
When the Sting were eliminated from the playoffs, Justin signed a three-year entry level contract with the New York Islanders on April 9, 2009.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://islanders.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=466265| title = Islanders sign two prospects | publisher = ''[[New York Islanders]]'' | date = 2009-04-09 | accessdate = 2010-07-17 }}</ref> He was then assigned to the Islanders affiliate, the [[Bridgeport Sound Tigers]] of the [[American Hockey League|AHL]] for the playoffs. In three post-season games with Bridgeport, DiBenedetto scored a goal.
When the Sting were eliminated from the playoffs, Justin signed a three-year entry level contract with the New York Islanders on April 9, 2009.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://islanders.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=466265| title = Islanders sign two prospects | publisher = [[New York Islanders]] | date = 2009-04-09 | accessdate = 2010-07-17 }}</ref> He was then assigned to the Islanders affiliate, the [[Bridgeport Sound Tigers]] of the [[American Hockey League|AHL]] for the playoffs. In three post-season games with Bridgeport, DiBenedetto scored a goal.


He returned to the Sound Tigers for the [[2009-10 AHL season|2009–10]] season. DiBenedetto appeared to make his NHL debut in 8 games for the Islanders in the [[2010-11 NHL season|2010-11]] season, recording 1 assist. He then spent a final season in the Islanders organization as an alternate captain with the Sound Tigers.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.soundtigers.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=22700&KEY=&SPID=44754&SPSID=363051 | title = Hocke - Roster - SoundTigers.com | publisher = ''[[Bridgeport Sound Tigers]]'' | accessdate = 2012-02-20 }}</ref>
He returned to the Sound Tigers for the [[2009-10 AHL season|2009–10]] season. DiBenedetto appeared to make his NHL debut in 8 games for the Islanders in the [[2010-11 NHL season|2010-11]] season, recording 1 assist. He then spent a final season in the Islanders organization as an alternate captain with the Sound Tigers.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.soundtigers.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=22700&KEY=&SPID=44754&SPSID=363051 | title = Hocke - Roster - SoundTigers.com | publisher = [[Bridgeport Sound Tigers]] | accessdate = 2012-02-20 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064112/http://www.soundtigers.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=22700&KEY=&SPID=44754&SPSID=363051 | archive-date = March 4, 2016 | url-status = dead }}</ref>


In his third season abroad, DiBenedetto joined his fourth European club in returning to the Austrian Hockey League with [[Dornbirner EC]] on July 14, 2014.<ref>{{Citeweb| url = https://www.facebook.com/DECBulldogs/photos/a.486982017998045.123737.483156685047245/856399461056297/?type=1 | title = Dornbirner announce two signings | publisher = ''[[Facebook]]'' | author = [[Dornbirner EC]] | date = 2014-07-15 | accessdate = 2014-07-15}}</ref> On February 2, 2015, DiBenedetto left Dornbirner and transferred for the remainder of the season with Italian club, [[Ritten Sport|Ritten/Renon]] of the Serie A.
In his third season abroad, DiBenedetto joined his fourth European club in returning to the Austrian Hockey League with [[Dornbirner EC]] on July 14, 2014.<ref>{{Cite web| url = https://www.facebook.com/DECBulldogs/photos/a.486982017998045.123737.483156685047245/856399461056297/?type=1 | title = Dornbirner announce two signings | publisher = [[Facebook]] | author = [[Dornbirner EC]] | date = 2014-07-15 | accessdate = 2014-07-15}}</ref> On February 2, 2015, DiBenedetto left Dornbirner and transferred for the remainder of the season with Italian club, [[Ritten Sport|Ritten/Renon]] of the Serie A.


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==
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Latest revision as of 02:54, 23 April 2024

Justin DiBenedetto
Justin DiBenedetto 2013
Born (1988-08-25) August 25, 1988 (age 35)
Maple, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 198 lb (90 kg; 14 st 2 lb)
Position Centre
Shot Left
Played for New York Islanders
EC Red Bull Salzburg
Örebro HK
Espoo Blues
Dornbirner EC
Ritten/Renon
NHL draft 175th overall, 2008
New York Islanders
Playing career 2009–2015

Justin DiBenedetto (born August 25, 1988) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. DiBenedetto was drafted 175th overall by the New York Islanders during the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. DiBenedetto was born in Maple, Ontario.

Playing career[edit]

Junior[edit]

DiBenedetto began his junior hockey career with the Toronto St. Michael's Majors of the Ontario Hockey League in the 2004–05 season, recording nine points in 64 games as a rookie, followed by no points in nine playoff games. In the 2005–06 season, DiBenedetto saw his production increase, as he earned 30 points in 61 games, followed by a goal in four playoff contests. During the off-season, the Majors traded DiBenedetto to the Sarnia Sting.

DiBenedetto joined the Sting for the 2006–07 season, where he once again saw an increase in his production, as he finished with 63 points in 58 games, as well as a team high +21 rating. In the playoffs, DiBenedetto had three points in four games.[1]

In 2007–08, DiBenedetto saw another big increase in his point production, as he finished second on the Sting with 93 points in 58 games. DiBenedetto then had ten points in nine playoff games for Sarnia. During the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, the New York Islanders drafted DiBenedetto in the sixth round.[2]

DiBenedetto returned to Sarnia for his overage season in 2008–09, where in 62 games, he scored 45 goals and 93 points to lead the Sting, and finish third in the OHL scoring race, in five playoff games Justin had three assists. Following his successful campaign he was named to the OHL's Second All-Star team and was awarded the Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy as the top overage player of the year.[3]

Professional[edit]

When the Sting were eliminated from the playoffs, Justin signed a three-year entry level contract with the New York Islanders on April 9, 2009.[4] He was then assigned to the Islanders affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the AHL for the playoffs. In three post-season games with Bridgeport, DiBenedetto scored a goal.

He returned to the Sound Tigers for the 2009–10 season. DiBenedetto appeared to make his NHL debut in 8 games for the Islanders in the 2010-11 season, recording 1 assist. He then spent a final season in the Islanders organization as an alternate captain with the Sound Tigers.[5]

In his third season abroad, DiBenedetto joined his fourth European club in returning to the Austrian Hockey League with Dornbirner EC on July 14, 2014.[6] On February 2, 2015, DiBenedetto left Dornbirner and transferred for the remainder of the season with Italian club, Ritten/Renon of the Serie A.

Career statistics[edit]

    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2004–05 Toronto St. Michael's Majors OHL 64 3 6 9 37 9 0 0 0 0
2005–06 Toronto St. Michael's Majors OHL 61 17 13 30 58 4 1 0 1 11
2006–07 Sarnia Sting OHL 58 28 35 63 46 4 2 1 3 4
2007–08 Sarnia Sting OHL 58 39 54 93 61 9 3 7 10 12
2008–09 Sarnia Sting OHL 62 45 48 93 85 5 0 3 3 12
2008–09 Bridgeport Sound Tigers AHL — — — — — 3 1 0 1 4
2009–10 Bridgeport Sound Tigers AHL 67 6 8 14 62 — — — — —
2010–11 Bridgeport Sound Tigers AHL 51 19 11 30 45 — — — — —
2010–11 New York Islanders NHL 8 0 1 1 2 — — — — —
2011–12 Bridgeport Sound Tigers AHL 55 20 21 41 73 3 1 1 2 16
2012–13 EC Red Bull Salzburg EBEL 47 19 25 44 36 12 3 5 8 12
2013–14 Örebro HK SHL 35 7 5 12 55 — — — — —
2013–14 Blues Liiga 21 2 3 5 20 7 0 1 1 0
2014–15 Dornbirner EC EBEL 26 3 8 11 21 — — — — —
2014–15 Ritten/Renon ITL 2 0 1 1 0 4 4 3 7 0
2018–19 Hamilton Steelhawks ACH 17 20 10 30 18 7 4 3 7 15
2019–20 Hamilton Steelhawks ACH 10 4 7 11 4 4 3 3 6 0
NHL totals 8 0 1 1 2 — — — — —

Awards and honours[edit]

Award Year(s)
OHL Second All-Star Team 2009
Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy - OHL's Best Overage Player 2009

References[edit]

  1. ^ "DiBenedetto OHL player profile". Ontario Hockey League. October 2, 2008. Archived from the original on January 22, 2009. Retrieved February 2, 2009.
  2. ^ "2008 NHL Entry Draft". hockeydb.com. June 1, 2008. Retrieved May 2, 2009.
  3. ^ "Justin DiBenedetto named OHL's overage player of the year". Ontario Hockey League. April 9, 2009. Retrieved July 17, 2010. [dead link]
  4. ^ "Islanders sign two prospects". New York Islanders. April 9, 2009. Retrieved July 17, 2010.
  5. ^ "Hocke - Roster - SoundTigers.com". Bridgeport Sound Tigers. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
  6. ^ Dornbirner EC (July 15, 2014). "Dornbirner announce two signings". Facebook. Retrieved July 15, 2014.

External links[edit]

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