Ben Stafford (born December 18, 1978) is a former American professional ice hockey player. Over four seasons, Stafford played 259 regular season games and 35 playoff games in the American Hockey League before retiring from hockey to join the United States Marine Corps.[1]
Ben Stafford | |||
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![]() Stafford with the Calder Cup in 2005. | |||
Born |
(1978-12-18) December 18, 1978 (age 43) Edina, Minnesota, USA | ||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
Position | Center | ||
Shot | Right | ||
Played for |
AHL Philadelphia Phantoms Saint John Flames Providence Bruins ECHL Trenton Titans | ||
NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
Playing career | 2001–2005 |
Prior to turning professional, Stafford attended Yale University, where he played four seasons of NCAA Division I college hockey with the Yale Bulldogs men's ice hockey team.
Award | Year | |
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ECHL All-Rookie Team | 2001–02 | |
ECHL Sportmanship Award | 2001–02 | |
AHL Man of the Year | 2004–05 |
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