ACQUIRED:
Was acquired via trade with the Portland Winterhawks on 05/08/12 along with Reece Willcox, Tyler Sandhu and Mitch Skapski in exchange for Seth Jones
DRAFT STATUS:
Eligible 2013
2012-13 SILVERTIPS HIGHLIGHTS:
Made Silvertips debut 09/22/12 vs. Prince George...scored first career WHL point (assist) and first career WHL goal 10/26/12 vs. Spokane...was a +2 vs. Vancouver 11/30/12...was a +2 01/05/13 at Portland...had an assist and was a +2 03/17/13 vs. Tri-City
2013 WHL PLAYOFFS:
Made WHL Playoff debut 03/22/13 at Portland (Game #1)...scored first career playoff point (assist) 03/27/13 vs. Portland (Game #3)
* 2012-13 Silvertips Most Improved Player
* 2013 Final Central Scouting 2013 NHL Entry Pre- Draft Ranking - #147 North American Skaters
Full name is Benjamin River Betker...son of Jeff and Denni Betker...has one brother Daniel...cousin Matt Betker played with the Portland Winterhawks (2005-2008)...nickname is "Bets" or "Bex"...favorite NHL team is the Calgary Flames and favorite layer is PK Subban...liked to watch "Prison Break: and the "Walking Dead"...enjoys listening to hip-hop and rap music
