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How Jamie Benn embodies the 'perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication' of a Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy winner

The Dallas Morning News

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Tyler Myers (57) and Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) skate along the boards in the second period during a National Hockey League game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center in Dallas Thursday November 12, 2015. Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets 6-3. (Andy Jacobsohn/The Dallas Morning News)

Jamie Benn knew the recovery from double hip surgery was going to be tough last summer, but he had little patience for the process.

"I think it was maybe a week and half he had been back (from surgery), he threw his crutches on the ground and said 'I can't handle this anymore,' and started walking," said teammate and brother Jordie Benn.