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Ben Hutton

Ben Hutton (born April 20, 1993) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman for the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). Hutton was selected 147th overall in the 5th round of the 2012 NHL entry draft by the Vancouver Canucks, with whom he played the first four seasons of his NHL career, and has also played for the Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Hutton won the Stanley Cup with Vegas in 2023.

Ben Hutton
Hutton with the Vancouver Canucks 2015
Hutton with Vancouver Canucks in 2015
Born (1993-04-20) April 20, 1993 (age 33)
Brockville, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Vegas Golden Knights
Vancouver Canucks
Los Angeles Kings
Anaheim Ducks
Toronto Maple Leafs
National team  Canada
NHL draft 147th overall, 2012
Vancouver Canucks
Playing career 2015–present

Hutton played Junior A in the Central Canada Hockey League before attending the University of Maine, where he earned All-Hockey East First Team honours. Internationally, he won gold with Team Canada at the 2016 IIHF World Championship.

Playing career

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College

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Hutton played for the Maine Black Bears in the NCAA Men's Division I Hockey East conference. In his second year, Hutton's outstanding play was rewarded with a selection to the 2013–14 All-Hockey East first team.[1]

Professional

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Vancouver Canucks (2015–2019)

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Hutton signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Vancouver Canucks on March 16, 2015, after finishing his college career at the University of Maine.[2] He made the Canucks' opening-night roster for the 2015–16 season and recorded his first NHL point in his debut on October 7, 2015, against the Calgary Flames.[3]

Hutton lead all Canucks defencemen in scoring during his rookie season with 25 points in 75 games. At the conclusion of the season, he was awarded the Walter "Babe" Pratt Trophy as the team's most outstanding defenceman.[4] Following his successful rookie campaign, Hutton was named to Team Canada for the 2016 IIHF World Championship, where he won a gold medal.[5]

Over the next three seasons, Hutton remained a consistent fixture on the Canucks' blue line, appearing in 276 total games for the franchise and logging significant minutes in a top-four defensive role before becoming a free agent in 2019.[6]

Los Angeles Kings (2019–2020)

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On September 17, 2019, Hutton signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract as an unrestricted free agent with the Los Angeles Kings.[7]

During the 2019–20 NHL season, Hutton established himself as a reliable veteran presence on the Kings' blue line, appearing in 65 games and recording 16 points. He ranked among the team's leaders in blocked shots and average time on ice (TOI), frequently playing over 18 minutes per game in a top-four pairing role before the season was truncated due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]

Anaheim Ducks (2021)

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On January 15, 2021, Hutton signed a one-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks after joining the team during training camp.[8] He provided defensive depth for the Ducks, appearing in 34 games and recording five points while logging steady minutes in the bottom pairing.[9]

Toronto Maple Leafs (2021)

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On April 12, 2021, Hutton was acquired by the Toronto Maple Leafs at the NHL trade deadline in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick.[10] The acquisition was intended to bolster the team's defensive depth ahead of the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs. Hutton made his debut for the organization in a 4–1 victory against the Vancouver Canucks and provided experienced coverage on the blue line for the duration of the regular season schedule.[11]

Vegas Golden Knights (2021–present)

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On October 28, 2021, Hutton signed a one-year contract with the Vegas Golden Knights.[12] He recorded his 100th career NHL point on March 4, 2022, in a victory over the Anaheim Ducks,[13] and signed a two-year contract extension the following day.[14]

During the 2022–23 NHL season, Hutton was a member of the Golden Knights team that won the Stanley Cup, defeating the Florida Panthers in five games.[15] He appeared in two series-clinching victories during the playoff run against the Winnipeg Jets and Edmonton Oilers.[16] Following the championship, he brought the Stanley Cup to his hometown of Prescott ON.[17]

On December 22, 2023, the Golden Knights signed Hutton to a further two-year contract extension.[18] In the 2025–26 NHL season, Hutton saw an increase in offensive production, recording 6 goals and 15 points through 53 games, his highest goal total since the 2018–19 season.[19]

International play

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Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing Canada Canada
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2016 Russia
Representing Canada Canada East
World Junior A Challenge
Silver medal – second place2011 Canada

Hutton represented Canada East at the 2011 World Junior A Challenge in Langley, British Columbia.[20] He scored a goal and two assists in four games as Canada East won silver, losing to Canada West in the gold medal game.[21]

Hutton represented Canada national team at the 2016 IIHF World Championship, alongside Vancouver Canucks teammate Christopher Tanev.[22] Hutton won a gold medal in the tournament as Canada defeated Finland 2–0 in the final.[23]

Personal life

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Hutton is married to Emma Hutton; the couple wed in 2024. They have one daughter, Honey, born in October 2025. He is the son of Jim and Janet Hutton and has one sister, Maggie. He owns two dogs, Scout and Franny.[24][25]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2008–09 Kemptville 73's CJHL 40000 —————
2009–10 Kemptville 73's CJHL 601618346 40002
2010–11 Kemptville 73's CCHL 618273528 —————
2011–12 Kemptville 73's CCHL 357202725 —————
2011–12 Nepean Raiders CCHL 22412166 1858136
2012–13 University of Maine HE 344111518 —————
2013–14 University of Maine HE 351514298 —————
2014–15 University of Maine HE 399122114 —————
2014–15 Utica Comets AHL 41012 —————
2015–16 Vancouver Canucks NHL 751242514 —————
2016–17 Vancouver Canucks NHL 715141931 —————
2017–18 Vancouver Canucks NHL 6106623 —————
2018–19 Vancouver Canucks NHL 695152043 —————
2019–20 Los Angeles Kings NHL 654121614 —————
2020–21 Anaheim Ducks NHL 3414511 —————
2020–21 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 40000 —————
2021–22 Vegas Golden Knights NHL 583101332 —————
2022–23 Vegas Golden Knights NHL 313586 20000
2023–24 Vegas Golden Knights NHL 41281017 10000
2024–25 Vegas Golden Knights NHL 110220 —————
2025–26 Vegas Golden Knights NHL 55691519 In progress
NHL totals 57530109139210 30000

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2011 Canada East WJAC 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 41232
2016 Canada WC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 50110
Junior totals 41232
Senior totals 50110

Awards and honours

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References

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  1. ↑ "UMaine's Shore, Hutton earn first team All-Hockey East honors". Bangor Daily News. April 5, 2014. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Canucks sign defenceman Ben Hutton". NHL.com. March 16, 2015.
  3. ↑ Ben Hutton 2015-16 Game Log. Hockey-Reference.com.
  4. 1 2 "Canucks announce 2015-16 team awards". NHL.com. April 9, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Chris Tanev and Ben Hutton are world champions". Vancouver Is Awesome May 23, 2016.
  6. 1 2 Ben Hutton Stats and News. NHL.com.
  7. ↑ "LA Kings Agree to Terms on Deal with Ben Hutton". NHL.com. September 17, 2019.
  8. ↑ "Ducks Sign Defenseman Hutton to One-Year Contract". NHL.com. January 15, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Ben Hutton Stats and News". NHL.com.
  10. ↑ "Maple Leafs acquire Ben Hutton from Anaheim". NHL.com. April 12, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Maple Leafs win in Ben Hutton's first game". Brockville Recorder & Times. April 30, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Vegas Golden Knights Sign Defenseman Ben Hutton To One-Year Contract". NHL.com. October 28, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Golden Knights report: Defenseman reaches milestone in victory over Ducks". Las Vegas Review-Journal. March 4, 2022.
  14. ↑ "VGK Sign Defenseman Ben Hutton To Two-Year Contract Extension". NHL.com. March 5, 2022.
  15. ↑ "Golden Knights' Stanley Cup win cements Las Vegas as a big-time sports city". CNBC. June 14, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Knights top Winnipeg 4-1 in Game 5, advance to second round". ESPN. April 28, 2023.
  17. 1 2 "Hutton will bring the Cup to Prescott". The Brockville Recorder & Times. June 17, 2023.
  18. ↑ "Hutton signs 2-year, $1.95 million contract with Golden Knights". NHL.com. December 22, 2023.
  19. ↑ Ben Hutton Stats. NHL Edge. Accessed March 31, 2026.
  20. ↑ Wilson, Brian (November 9, 2011). "73's Captain Ben Hutton laces up for Canada East". Renfrew Mercury. Retrieved June 19, 2023 – via insideottawavalley.com.
  21. ↑ "Canada West Wins Gold Medal at 2011 World Junior A Challenge Canada East Takes Silver, United States Wins Bronze". Hockey Canada. November 13, 2011. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  22. ↑ Traikos, Michael (May 15, 2016). "Premium ice time: Playing or not, Ben Hutton's grin hasn't gone away at the world championship". National Post. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  23. ↑ Wagner, Daniel (May 23, 2016). "Chris Tanev and Ben Hutton are world champions". Vancouver Is Awesome. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  24. ↑ Eschelman, Alex (October 3, 2024). "Breaking the Ice with Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Ben Hutton". KTNV Las Vegas. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
  25. ↑ Lomon, Chris (January 10, 2019). "From patience to personality, Hutton grateful for Mama and Papa Hutty". NHLPA. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
  26. ↑ "League Announces All-Star Teams". HockeyEastOnline.com. April 1, 2014. Archived from the original on March 21, 2014. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
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