Kraken's Beniers earns Calder Trophy honours
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Seattle Kraken forward Matty Beniers won the Calder Trophy as the league’s best rookie as voted by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.
Beniers beat out Buffalo Sabres defenceman Owen Power and Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner for the award with 160 first-place votes.
“I think I was pretty fortunate this year production-wise,” Beniers said. “Every year is not going to be like that, I know that, but it was definitely a good start. I was obviously really happy and thankful for the year.”
The 20-year-old registered 24 goals and 57 points in 80 games last season, leading the Kraken to their first playoff appearance.