Ben Scrivens facts for kids
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| Born | September 11, 1986 Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
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| National team | .svg){kind=small} Canada |
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| NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 2010–2018 | ||
Ben Scrivens (born September 11, 1986) is a Canadian who used to play professional ice hockey. He was a goalie in the National Hockey League (NHL) for teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers, and Montreal Canadiens.
After his playing career, Ben became a team manager for the University of Denver Pioneers ice hockey team. Before turning pro, he played college hockey for four years at Cornell University. He was a top college player, even being named an All-American.
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Playing Career
Junior Hockey Days
Ben Scrivens started his hockey journey in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL). He played for the Drayton Valley Thunder and the Calgary Canucks. His final junior year was with the Spruce Grove Saints.
During that season, he won 27 games and was named the Saints' Most Valuable Player. He also played in the AJHL All-Star game. Ben even helped Team North win the championship at the 2006 Viking Cup.
College Hockey at Cornell
In 2006, Ben joined the Cornell Big Red college team. By his second year, he became the main goalie for the team. He played in most of their games.
Ben continued to shine in his junior year, becoming one of the best college goalies. He won 22 games and had a great save percentage. He earned several awards for his strong play.
In his final year at Cornell, Ben was named a First Team All-American. He won 21 games and received the Ken Dryden Trophy as the best goalie in his league. He was also a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award, which is given to the top college hockey player. Ben finished his college career with 19 shutouts, which was one of the highest totals in NCAA history.
Becoming a Professional Player
Toronto Maple Leafs
After college, Ben signed a contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2010. He started playing for their minor league teams, the Reading Royals (ECHL) and the Toronto Marlies (AHL). His strong play and injuries to other goalies helped him get noticed.
In 2011, Ben was called up to the NHL to play for the Maple Leafs. He made his first NHL start on November 3, 2011, and earned his first win. In 2013, he recorded his first NHL shutout, stopping all shots in a 3–0 win against the Ottawa Senators.
Los Angeles Kings
In 2013, Ben was traded to the Los Angeles Kings. He became the backup goalie for Jonathan Quick. When Quick was injured, Ben stepped up and played very well. He even recorded two shutouts in a row against the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers.
Edmonton Oilers
Ben was traded to the Edmonton Oilers in January 2014. On January 29, 2014, he set an amazing NHL record. He stopped 59 shots in a game against the San Jose Sharks, earning a shutout. This was the most saves ever made by a goalie in a regular season shutout game! He also set an Oilers team record for most saves in a single game. The Oilers re-signed him to a two-year contract.
Montreal Canadiens
In December 2015, Ben was traded to the Montreal Canadiens. He played 15 games for them during that season.
Playing in the KHL
After his time in the NHL, Ben decided to play in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). This is a major professional league in Europe and Asia. He played for HC Dinamo Minsk in Belarus in the 2016–17 season. Then, he played for Salavat Yulaev Ufa in Russia during the 2017–18 season. After that season, he announced his retirement from playing hockey.
Life After Playing Hockey
After retiring from playing, Ben Scrivens decided to stay involved in hockey. In September 2018, he became the team manager for the University of Denver's men's ice hockey team. At the same time, he also worked on getting his master's degree at the university.
Playing for Canada
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Representing  Canada |
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| Bronze | 2018 Pyeongchang | |
Ben Scrivens proudly represented Canada in international tournaments. He played for Team Canada at the 2014 IIHF World Championship. He was the starting goalie for Canada in that tournament.
He also played for Canada at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Team Canada won a bronze medal at those Olympics, and Ben was part of that winning team. He played in three games during the tournament.
Personal Life
Ben Scrivens grew up in Spruce Grove, Alberta. He is the middle child in his family, with an older brother and a younger sister. While studying at Cornell, he focused on hotel administration. Ben is married to Jenny Scrivens, who is also an ice hockey goalie. They got married in June 2012.
Awards and Achievements
Ben Scrivens received many awards throughout his hockey career:
- Junior Hockey:
- Spruce Grove Saints Most Valuable Player (2006)
- Spruce Grove Saints Player of the Year (2006)
- Alberta Junior Hockey League All-Star (2006)
- College Hockey:
- All-ECAC Hockey Second Team (2008–09)
- All-ECAC Hockey First Team (2009–10)
- AHCA East First-Team All-American (2009–10)
- ECAC Hockey All-Tournament Team (2010)
- American Hockey League (AHL):
- Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award (2011–12) - This award is given to the goalie(s) on the team with the fewest goals allowed in the AHL.
