Bio

Ben Wright, #21 – Last season Ben returned to UNB in the second half after attending an AHL camp with Norfolk, and then playing half a season with Elmira of the ECHL. He played five seasons with Lethbridge in the WHL. Wright is a hard-nosed defenceman who has quickly adapted to the CIS game. He suffered a knee injury in the first exhibition game of the season, and only returned to the V-Reds line-up late in the first half.  Wright was named an Academic All Canadian his first year at UNB. He spends his summers working hockey camps in Lethbridge.

Defence

Year of Eligibility: 2      Degree Program: BBA

Hometown: Foremost, AB        Born: March 18, 1988

Height: 6’2”   Weight: 205 lbs.  Shoots: Right

Previous Team: Elmira Jackals (ECHL)/Lethbridge (WHL)

NHL draft pick - Columbus Blue Jackets, 4^th round, 2006

Academic All Canadian

                                                        Playoffs

UNB             GP    G     A    Pts  PIM       GP    G    A   Pts  PIM

2009-10        11     0       2      2    31         2      0     0      0      2

2010-11        21     3     11    14    68         6      1     1      2      2

Total             32     3     13    16    99         8      1      1      2     4