Darion Benchich '20 Recruiting Profile
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2019 Highlights
2018 HighlightsPersonal Statement
Being named the MVP on Quebec National TV for the Pee Wee Quebec Tournament was an experience that I will never forget. Little did I know in those two weeks, I grew as an individual which prepared me to become a student-athlete. Because of that experience, I gained confidence and left home at the age of fifteen to attend Westminster Boarding School.
I started ice skating at the age of two and found my passion for hockey since my dad works at a local rink and also built an ice rink in our back yard so I could skate. My family and I have made many sacrifices for me to play at the highest level. I now play three sports at Westminster and am looking forward to graduating and taking my leadership skills that I am learning at Westminster to be a contributor on a NCAA team. I feel that I would be a benefit to you and your program as a leader both academically and athletically. A quote that I love to live by is, "Life is not a sprint, it's a marathon." I have always set goals for myself and have worked hard to make my dreams become reality.
I am a big animal lover and I love being outdoors especially fishing. Teaching younger kids hockey back home is a highlight for me, as well as being a hockey camp counselor.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 1 years
- 2020 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #23
- 2018 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #23
- 2017 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #23
- 2016 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #5
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 7 seasons
- 2019 North East Generals Split Season (AAA)
- 2019 Westminster School (Prep School Founders League )
- 2018 Connecticut River Hawks (18UAAA The Beast Series )
- This team will participate in The Beast Tournament Series. Which is the best teams on the east coast.
- 2017 Connecticut Seahawks 16U AAA
- Spilt Season Team before Westminster season begins in Founders League
- 2015 Valley Forge Minutemen (AAA)
- 2014 Valley Forge Minutemen (AAA)
- 2013 Hershey Jr. Bears Quebec Team (MD) (AAA)
- National TV Player of the Game- Semifinals
Coach References
- Travel / Club Coach
- Andrew Rummel- Valley Forge Minutemen AAA
- High School Head Coach
- Tim Joncas
Events
- Camp/Event
- Kings of East Coast Showcase
- 7/30/19 to 8/02/19
- I will add times when I receive the schedule
- Camp/Event
- Senior Chowder Cup
- 7/18/19 to 7/21/19
- I am on Team CCM. Here is my game schedule: July 18- 7 p.m. vs. Team Real Speed July 19- 1:40 p.m. vs. Stoneridge Mountaineers July 20- 5:10 p.m. vs. All American Prospects (Canton Ice House) July 21- TBD
- Camp/Event
- Liberty Bell Games
- 6/01/18 to 6/03/18
- Playing in my second consecutive Liberty Bell Games; rosters are posted and teams should be decided in a few weeks for the top talents on the East Coast
- Camp/Event
- USA Hockey Atlantic District Festival- 2001
- 5/18/18 to 5/20/18
- Playing forward on the red team
- Camp/Event
- Pre-Draft Showcase
- 5/11/18 to 5/13/18
- Playing as #23 for the Roc City Elite 18AAA (Red)
- Camp/Event
- East Coast Classic Tournament
- 9/01/17 to 9/04/17
- Playing with The Connecticut Seahawks U16 team. I am number 5
- Camp/Event
- River Rat Showcase
- 8/28/17 to 8/29/17
- I am with my Spilt Season team, Connecticut Seahawks 16AAA
- Camp/Event
- 2017 Keystone State Games
- 7/28/17 to 7/30/17
- I am in the Midget Men's Ice Hockey Division. Our team won the Gold Medal and I was named MVP for the Tournament.
- Camp/Event
- College Hockey Experience
- 7/23/17 to 7/25/17
- College exposure to college coaches D1, D3 and Juniors
- Camp/Event
- Junior Chowder Cup
- 7/20/17 to 7/23/17
- I will be playing for the Boston Junior Whalers 16 U
- Camp/Event
- NAPS Beantown
- 6/23/17 to 6/25/17
- NAPS Beantown elite hockey showcase. I am on Little Rhody 16 U
- Camp/Event
- Liberty Bell Hockey Tournament
- 6/02/17 to 6/04/17
- Players are from the Atlantic District, New York, Long Island, Maryland and Washington DC area. Selection of the 108 top players from the Birth Year of 2000,2001, and 2002. All are highly-skilled potential prospects.
- Camp/Event
- USA Hockey Atlantic District Camp
- 5/20/17 to 5/21/17
- I am part of the USA Atlantic District. I was selected last year to attend Kent State to represent our District. I was a Alternate to the National Camp in 2016.
Training
- David Puglese- Power Train
- 2 years
Additional Sports
- Golf
- 2 years
- Junior Varsity Team
- Briarwood Club Champion, York County Jr. Golf Association Tour- 3rd place
- Soccer
- 1 year
- Junior Varsity Team
- Other
- 8 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Team North America, Winter Wars 2001 MVP, All Star Team at State Wars
Statistics
| Statistic | 2020 Varsity Team | 2018 Varsity Team | 2017 Connecticut Se | 2016 Junior Varsity | 2013 Hershey Jr. Be |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assists | 10 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 13 |
| Game Winning Goals | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| Goals | 9 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 12 |
| Points | 19 | 8 | 26 | 20 | 25 |
| Short Handed Goals | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Games Played | 25 | 26 | 18 | 20 | 21 |
| Record | 14-6-6 | 7-10-1 | 17-2-1 | 16-2-3 | |
| +/- | +4 | 20 | |||
| Shots on Goal | 60 | 100 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsDistinguished honor roll- Marking Periods 1-4, 2015-2016 Honor Roll: http://www.ydr.com/story/life/announcements/2016/06/20/honor-roll-students-dover-area-high-school/86154380/ Honor Roll: Winter 2018, Fall 2018, Winter 2019, Spring 2019
- ActivitiesDog Sitting- June 2016- August 2018 September 2017 Clean up the Highways- Simsbury, CT April 23, 2017- MS Walk May, 2017 & May 2019-Simsbury Historical Society doing yard work- raking, trimming bushes, general clean-up December 2015- Christmas Care Packages for Families in Suburbs of Philly
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