Ben Danford

Ben Danford (born February 6, 2006) is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman for the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He was drafted 31st overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2024 NHL entry draft.

Playing career
On April 20, 2022, Danford was drafted 14th overall by the Oshawa Generals in the 2022 OHL Draft. On May 13, 2022, he signed with the Generals. During the 2022–23 season, in his first season with the Generals, he recorded four goals and 17 assists in 63 regular season games. During the 2023–24 season, he recorded one goal and 32 assists in 64 regular season games. During the playoffs he recorded four goals and six assists in 21 games.

On June 28, 2024, Danford was drafted 31st overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2024 NHL entry draft.

Personal life
Danford's father, Allan, was drafted in the 15th round of the 1987 OHL Draft by the Toronto Marlboros. His family owns a construction company, Danford Construction.