Amanda Benoit-Wark | |
File:Amanda-Benoit.jpg | |
Position | Center |
Height Weight |
5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) 135 lb (61 kg) |
NWHL Team | Beatrice Aeros |
Born | Welland, Ontario | January 22, 1976,
Pro Career | 1997 – present |
Amanda Benoit-Wark (born January 22, 1976[1]) played for the Canadian National women's ice hockey team from 1996 to 2004. Benoit is a 2 time World Champion playing in both 1999 and 2000 World Championships.[2]
Playing career
Benoit tried out for the Canadian Olympic team in 2002 but was released from the roster on December 15, 2001 with Gillian Apps. Benoit was asked to stay and train with the team, and was later added as an alternate player.[3]
Awards and honors
- Best Forward, 1998 Esso National championships[4]
References
- ↑ http://www.hockeycanada.ca/index.php?ci_id=11737&la_id=1&player_id=1178
- ↑ http://www.hockeycanada.ca/index.php/ci_id/5836/la_id/1.htm
- ↑ Canadian National women's team centralization roster trimmed to 24 players. Hockey Canada (October 29, 2001). Retrieved on 28 June 2010.
- ↑ Alberta downs Ontario 3-2 in Overtime in Gold Medal Final to win 1998 Esso Women’s Nationals Hockey Championship. Hockey Canada (March 22, 1998). Retrieved on 28 June 2010.