opting to mutually terminate his contract with the club on September 19, 2018. Bennett returned to North America and sat out the remainder of the season. As a free agent on July 1, 2019, Bennett agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Arizona Coyotes organization. On June 26, 2021, Bennett announced his retirement. Personal life Bennett graduated from Valley Christian High School in Cerritos, California. He is the son of Kirk and Louanna Bennett. He also has three siblings: Wade, Shane and Bailey. Bennett's nickname is "Sunshine" after the Remember the Titans character from the same state. In order to be allowed to play hockey, Bennett's parents made him learn to play an instrument. Bennett chose piano, which he played from the age of 8 to 13. Career statistics Awards and honors References External links 1991 births American men's ice hockey right wingers Chicago Wolves players Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey players HC Dinamo Minsk players Ice hockey players from California Living people Penticton Vees players People from Gardena, California National Hockey League first-round draft picks New Jersey Devils players Pittsburgh Penguins draft picks Pittsburgh Penguins players St. Louis Blues players Stanley Cup champions Tucson Roadrunners players Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins players