Ben starts his hockey career with the Kirkwood Stars. From Kirkwood, he moved onto the St. Louis Amateur Blues where he became one of the top goaltenders in the United States. Prior to leaving St. Louis for junior hockey, Ben was a standout goalie for Chaminade College Preparatory School.

Ben’s junior career saw him leave St. Louis for the Lone Star State where he suited up for the Texas Tornado of the North American Hockey League. While playing for the Tornado, Ben got an opportunity to play collegiate hockey at the University of Maine.

In the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, Ben was selected in the 3rd round (85th overall) by the St. Louis Blues. He made his NHL debut with the Blues during in 2008 before being traded to the Ottawa Senators in 2012. 

His breakout came after a trade to the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2013. Bishop became the team’s starting goaltender and led them to a Stanley Cup Final appearance in 2015, where they fell to the Chicago Blackhawks. That same season, Bishop was a Vezina Trophy finalist—an honor he would earn again in 2016 and 2019. In 2017, he was traded to the Los Angeles Kings briefly before signing with the Dallas Stars, where he enjoyed one of the best seasons of his career. Bishop was instrumental in helping Dallas reach the playoffs and was again a Vezina Trophy finalist in 2019.