Sam Bennett has won a couple of numbers games.
The Calgary Flames’ up-and-comer has joined the collection of teammates in the city for the informal skates and has No. 93 written on his helmet, his new Flames number, having changed from the No. 63 he wore last season.
“It’s pretty cool,” Bennett said after Tuesday’s session at the WinSport Canada facility at Canada Olympic Park. “I’ve been wanting to have my number for a while, so it’s nice to have my number again.”
Bennett wore No. 93 while with the OHL’s Kingston Frontenacs as well as his last few minor hockey seasons.