Men's Ice Hockey Recruiting / Connecticut / Simsbury, CT / Westminster School / Darion Benchich

Darion Benchich ‘20 Recruiting Profile

Westminster School
Dover, PA
Men's Ice Hockey

Club:: Westminster School
Height:: 5'9"
Weight:: 175
Age:: 22
Prim. Position:: C
Sec. Position:: LW

2019 Highlights

2019 Highlights

2018 Highlights

Personal 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 year
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 Westminster School (Prep School Founders League )
2019 North East Generals Split Season (AAA)
2018 Connecticut River Hawks (18UAAA The Beast Series )
Notes: This team will participate in The Beast Tournament Series. Which is the best teams on the east coast.
2017 Connecticut Seahawks 16U AAA
Notes: 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)
Notes: 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

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.
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

Junior Chowder Cup
7/20/17 to 7/23/17
I will be playing for the Boston Junior Whalers 16 U
Camp/Event

College Hockey Experience
7/23/17 to 7/25/17
College exposure to college coaches D1, D3 and Juniors
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

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

Kings of East Coast Showcase
7/30/19 to 8/2/19
I will add times when I receive the schedule
Camp/Event

Liberty Bell Games
6/1/18 to 6/3/18
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
9/1/17 to 9/4/17
Playing with The Connecticut Seahawks U16 team. I am number 5
Camp/Event

Liberty Bell Hockey Tournament
6/2/17 to 6/4/17
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.

Training

David Puglese- Power Train
2 Years

Additional Sports

Golf
F
2 Years
Junior Varsity Team
Briarwood Club Champion, York County Jr. Golf Association Tour- 3rd place
Soccer
1 Year
Junior Varsity Team
Other
F
8 Years
Club/Travel Team
Team North America, Winter Wars 2001 MVP, All Star Team at State Wars

Academics

Grades

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Test Scores

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High School Information

High School:: Westminster School
State:: CONNECTICUT
Enrollment:: 390

Academic Accomplishments

Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?

Yes

Awards, Achievements and Activities

Award
- Distinguished honor roll- Marking Periods 1-4
Award
- 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
Award
- Fall 2018
Award
- Winter 2019
Award
- Spring 2019
Activity
- Dog Sitting- June 2016- August 2018 September 2017 Clean up the Highways- Simsbury
Activity
- CT April 23
Activity
- 2017- MS Walk May
Activity
- 2017 & May 2019-Simsbury Historical Society doing yard work- raking
Activity
- trimming bushes
Activity
- general clean-up December 2015- Christmas Care Packages for Families in Suburbs of Philly

My Info

Contact Information

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Mailing Address

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Statistics

Statistic	2020 Varsity Te	2018 Varsity Te	2017 Connecticu	2016 Junior Var	2013 Hershey Jr
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

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