18岁的本·丹福德在2024年NHL选秀中以第31顺位被选中，与多伦多枫叶队签订了一份为期3年的合同。 18-year-old Ben Danford, drafted 31st in the 2024 NHL Draft, signed a 3-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

18岁的防守后卫本·丹福德在2024年NHL选秀中被选入第31名后,与多伦多叶队签署了一份为期3年的入门级合同. 18-year-old Ben Danford, a defensive defenseman, signed a 3-year entry-level contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs after being drafted 31st overall in the 2024 NHL Draft. 在OHL,丹福德在64场比赛中得分1分33分,并代表加拿大参加了2023年的Hlinka Gretzky杯,赢得了金牌。 In the OHL, Danford scored one goal and 33 points in 64 games and represented Canada at the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, winning a gold medal.