Connor Zary

Connor Zary
Zary with the Calgary Wranglers in 2023
Born	(2001-09-25) September 25, 2001 (age 23) Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	183 lb (83 kg; 13 st 1 lb)
Position	Centre
Shoots	Left
NHL team	Calgary Flames
NHL draft	24th overall, 2020 Calgary Flames
Playing career	2021–present

Connor Zary (born September 25, 2001) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League (NHL). ^[1] Zary was selected 24th overall by the Flames in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Junior

Following three standout seasons with the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League, Zary was widely seen as a top prospect newly eligible for the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. ^[2] The NHL Central Scouting Bureau rated Zary as the 15th-best North American skater eligible for selection in 2020. ^[1]

At the draft, which was rescheduled to October 6, 2020, from its usual date in late June, Zary was selected by the Calgary Flames with the 24th overall pick. ^[3] On December 31, Zary was signed by the Flames to a three-year, entry-level contract. ^[4]

Calgary Flames

On November 1, 2023, Zary made his NHL debut with the Flames, scoring his first career NHL goal in a 4–3 loss to the Dallas Stars. ^[5]

Career statistics

Medal record
Representing   Canada
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
	2021 Canada

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2017–18	Kamloops Blazers	WHL		68	11	18	29	26		—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	Kamloops Blazers	WHL		63	24	43	67	55		4	3	1	4	6
2019–20	Kamloops Blazers	WHL		57	38	48	86	51		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Stockton Heat	AHL		9	3	4	7	4		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Kamloops Blazers	WHL		15	6	18	24	35		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Stockton Heat	AHL		53	13	12	25	36		13	1	1	2	4
2022–23	Calgary Wranglers	AHL		72	21	37	58	63		9	1	3	4	4
2023–24	Calgary Wranglers	AHL		6	1	9	10	2		—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	Calgary Flames	NHL		63	14	20	34	22		—	—	—	—	—
2024–25	Calgary Flames	NHL		54	13	14	27	14		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				117	27	34	61	36		—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2019	Canada	U18	4th		7	4	3	7	6
2021	Canada	WJC			7	0	2	2	2
Junior totals					14	4	5	9	8

References

1. "Connor Zary - Elite Prospects". Elite Prospects. Archived from the original on June 23, 2019. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
2. McKenzie, Bob (June 22, 2020). "Lafreniere the surest thing in a most uncertain draft year". TSN.ca. Archived from the original on June 23, 2020. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
3. Pike, Ryan (October 6, 2020). "Flames select Connor Zary at 24th overall". FlamesNation.ca. Archived from the original on January 16, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
4. "Flames sign Connor Zary". Calgary Flames. December 31, 2020. Retrieved December 31, 2020.
5. "Oh, So Close!". Calgary Flames. November 1, 2023. Retrieved November 2, 2023.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com , or  Eliteprospects.com , or  Eurohockey.com , or  Hockey-Reference.com , or  The Internet Hockey Database

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Jakob Pelletier	Calgary Flames' first round draft pick 2020	Succeeded by Matthew Coronato