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Linking up with Broncos Benak will join the University of Western Michigan ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, the team announced Thursday.

Impact Benak racked up 28 goals and 49 assists in OHL Brantford last season, adding another 11 points in 15 postseason tilts. Selected by the Wild in the fourth round of the 2025 NHL Draft, the 19-year-old center figures to spend at least another year or two developing before making the jump to the professional ranks.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stays hot in OHL win Benak scored a goal and added three assists in OHL Brantford's 6-5 win over North Bay on Friday.

Impact Benak has seven points over his last two outings to pick up the pace late in the season. He's up to 28 goals, 49 assists and a plus-23 rating through 47 appearances this season. Benak has had no trouble adjusting to the North American game and should help Brantford push for a deep playoff run.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three points Benak scored a goal and added two assists in OHL Brantford's 5-2 win over Niagara on Wednesday.

Impact Benak has four goals and six assists over six outings in March. For the season, he's at 27 goals, 73 points and a plus-20 rating over 46 appearances. Benak should continue to be a big performer for the Bulldogs heading into the OHL playoffs.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Two-goal game for Bulldogs Benak scored twice in OHL Brantford's 5-1 win over Saginaw on Friday.

Impact Benak has found his touch again with three goals and six assists over his last four games. He had been limited to three points in the five contests before that. For the season, the Wild prospect is up to 26 goals, 68 points and a plus-19 rating over 41 appearances as one of Brantford's top forwards.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes three points Thursday Benak scored a goal and added two assists in OHL Brantford's 5-3 win over Barrie on Thursday.

Impact Benak has seven points over his last three games. He had a quiet stretch in February, but he looks to have his scoring touch back. For the season, the Czech forward is at 24 goals and 42 assists through 40 appearances.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Three assists in OHL win Benak notched three assists in OHL Brantford's 5-4 win over Brampton on Wednesday.

Impact Benak had two goals and five assists over his previous seven games. That's decent production overall, but the Czech forward has played to a higher standard this season. He has 23 goals, 40 assists, 101 shots on net and a plus-14 rating over 38 appearances. The Wild prospect is looking like a strong playmaking forward, though he's undersized and will likely move from center to wing as a professional.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Earns trio of points in win Benak scored twice and added an assist in OHL Brantford's 4-3 win over Peterborough on Friday.

Impact Benak has nine points over four games since rejoining the Bulldogs after the World Junior Championship. The forward is up to 21 goals, 52 points and a plus-25 rating over 30 appearances in the OHL this season. A fourth-round pick of the Wild in 2025, Benak's prospect stock has surged this season.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Hat trick, assist in win Benak scored three goals and added an assist in OHL Brantford's 7-3 win over Windsor on Sunday.

Impact Benak has put up six points over three games since he returned from the World Junior Championship. Representing Czechia, the center earned eight points (one goal, seven assists) over seven contests during the tournament, showcasing his playmaking skills. Benak now has 19 goals and 30 helpers through 29 appearances with the Bulldogs this season, and he should continue to excel for a competitive team.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Three-point effort Saturday Benak scored a goal and added two assists in OHL Brantford's 7-2 win over North Bay on Saturday.

Impact Benak has five points over his last five outings, though he's been held scoreless in three of those games. It's a little speed bump for one of the Bulldogs' top players this year, but it's nothing to be concerned about in the long run. He's at 15 goals, 43 points and a plus-20 rating over 26 appearances this season and looks to be developing well after being a fourth-round pick for the Wild back in June.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pots two in Brantford's win Benak scored twice in OHL Brantford's 7-2 win over Sarnia on Friday.

Impact Benak has four goals and seven points over his last three games, and he's posted five multi-point efforts over nine outings in November. He's up to 13 goals and 25 assists over 21 appearances this season while continuing to play a leading role in Brantford's offense.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Continues November surge Benak scored a goal and added two assists in OHL Brantford's 5-4 win over Brampton on Saturday.

Impact Benak has 10 points over seven contests in November, with a trio of three-point efforts fueling his surge. Overall, he's at 10 goals and 34 points through 19 contests for the Bulldogs. The Wild prospect is excelling in his first season of OHL play, though he will likely have a long development window as a fourth-round pick from 2025.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another three-point game Benak scored a goal on six shots and added two assists in OHL Brantford's 4-3 overtime loss to Peterborough on Thursday.

Impact Benak is averaging two points per game after his fourth multi-point effort in his last five contests. The Wild prospect has nine goals and 21 helpers over 15 appearances in total. Through Thursday's action, Benak trails only his Bulldogs teammate and Kraken prospect Jake O'Brien (33) in points in the OHL.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adds three points Benak scored a goal and added two assists in OHL Brantford's 6-2 win over Saginaw on Sunday.

Impact Benak is lighting up the OHL to the tune of 27 points in 14 games this season. He's earned seven points over his last four contests as he continues to be productive for the league-leading Bulldogs. The 18-year-old is making the Wild look good for getting him with just a fourth-round pick in 2025.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strong weekend in OHL Benak registered a goal and five assists over two games as OHL Brantford swept Brampton on Friday and Saturday in a home-and-home set.

Impact Benak has four games of at least three points in eight total appearances, racking up four goals and 15 assists in total. The 18-year-old center is showing a clear knack for playmaking, continuing his work from 2024-25 in the USHL when he had 17 goals and 42 assists in 56 regular-season games. Look for Benak to continue being a force for the Bulldogs this year.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four helpers in OHL win Benak recorded four assists and three shots on goal in OHL Brantford's 8-5 win over Ottawa on Sunday.

Impact Benak's first season in the OHL is off to a stellar start. He has three goals and 10 assists in six games, with four of those being multi-point efforts. A fourth-round pick of the Wild in 2025, the Czech forward is supremely talented despite a small frame. He'll likely need at least two more years of development, including some AHL time in the future, before he'll get a chance at the NHL level.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota Wild Youngster Shines During Prospect Showcase ST. PAUL, Minn - Recent 2025 NHL Draft pick Adam Benak, signed during the 2025 Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase at The TRIA Rink.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Minnesota Wild Prospect Signs With Brantford Bulldogs Of OHL After an impressive season in the USHL with the Youngstown Phantoms, Adam Benak was drafted 102nd overall by the Minnesota Wild in the 2025...

AUGUST 5, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Wild draft pick Adam Benák still benefitting from decision to play in America 18-year-old Adam Benák, now drafted by teams in the NHL and in the Canadian Hockey League, left home for the USHL a year ago.

JULY 8, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

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