Clinton Stevenson "Praying Benny" Benedict (September 26, 1892 – November 12, 1976) was a Canadian professional lacrosse goalie, ice hockey goaltender who played for the Ottawa Senators and the Montreal Maroons.

Benedict played for the Ottawa Stars Lacrosse Club, winning the City Championship in 1911.

He later played professionally with the Ottawa Capitals Lacrosse Club earning distinction for his tenacity under fire.

Benedict joined the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey Association (NHA) in the 1912–13 season.

Although the Senators had at the time future Hockey Hall of Famer Percy LeSueur as their starting goaltender, Benedict played 10 games for the club.

[2] On January 7, 1930, he was hit by a shot from Howie Morenz in the face, breaking the bridge of his nose.

When asked about his short-lived face mask Benedict remarked: It was leather with a big nosepiece.

In 1932, Benedict became manager and coach of Saint John Beavers of the Maritime Senior Hockey League, a position he held for two seasons.

Benedict was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1965, much later than would be expected of a player of his ability and career and possibly due to the events of 1924.