The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Matthew Benning to a two-year contract.
Benning, 22, appeared in 41 games with the Northeastern Huskies (Hockey East) last season, posting 19 points (6G, 13A) and 37 penalty minutes. He also served as an alternate captain with the Huskies, helping Northeastern to its first Hockey East Championship since 1988 and advancing to the NCAA tournament.
The 6’1”, 201-pound, right shot blueliner has spent three seasons with Northeastern University in the Hockey East conference, appearing in 110 career NCAA games, accumulating 56 points (9G, 47A) and 101 penalty minutes.
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