Oilers sign Matthew Benning

The Edmonton Oilers have signed d-man 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.

The St. Albert, Alberta native also spent one season with the United States Hockey League’s (USHL) Dubuque Fighting Saints (2012-13), and two seasons with the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s (AJHL) Spruce Grove Saints (2010-12).

Matthew Benning is the son of former NHL and Oiler d-man Brian Benning.

Matthew Benning was originally selected by the Boston Bruins in the 6th round, 175th overall in the 2012 NHL Draft.