Connor Zary

Last updated

Connor Zary
Zary 3 10-3.jpg
Zary with the Calgary Wranglers in 2023
Born (2001-09-25) September 25, 2001 (age 22)
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.

Contents

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 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2021 Canada

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2017–18 Kamloops Blazers WHL 6811182926—————
2018–19 Kamloops BlazersWHL632443675543146
2019–20 Kamloops BlazersWHL5738488651—————
2020–21 Stockton Heat AHL 93474—————
2020–21 Kamloops BlazersWHL156182435—————
2021–22 Stockton HeatAHL5313122536131124
2022–23 Calgary Wranglers AHL722137586391344
2023–24 Calgary WranglersAHL619102—————
2023–24 Calgary Flames NHL 6314203422—————
NHL totals6314203422—————

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2019 Canada U18 4th74376
2021 Canada WJC Silver medal icon.svg70222
Junior totals144598

Related Research Articles

The 2004–05 Calgary Flames season was the 25th National Hockey League season in Calgary, its games were cancelled as the 2004–05 NHL lockout could not be resolved in time. As a result, the Flames were unable to raise their Western Conference Championship banner until the start of 2005–06 season.

The 2001–02 Calgary Flames season was the 22nd National Hockey League season in Calgary. It began with wholesale changes, as second year General Manager Craig Button continued to change the look of the team. In two separate draft-day trades, the Flames dealt goaltender Fred Brathwaite and forwards Valeri Bure and Jason Wiemer away, gaining back Roman Turek and Rob Niedermayer.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aaron Ekblad</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1996)

Aaron Ekblad is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and alternate captain for the Florida Panthers in the National Hockey League (NHL). Ekblad was selected first overall in the 2011 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) entry draft, and he was selected first overall by the Florida Panthers in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft and made his NHL debut that year. In his first NHL season, Ekblad was selected for the 2015 NHL All-Star Game and earned the Calder Memorial Trophy as the league's best rookie in the 2014–15 season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Elias Lindholm</span> Swedish ice hockey player (born 1994)

Elias Viktor Zebulon Lindholm is a Swedish professional ice hockey player for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, and spent his first five NHL seasons with them. He is the youngest Swedish-born player to score an NHL goal.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sean Monahan</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1994)

Sean Monahan is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nick Ritchie</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1995)

Nicholas Ritchie is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played for the Iserlohn Roosters in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). Ritchie was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the first round, tenth overall, of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Ritchie has also played for the Boston Bruins, Arizona Coyotes, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, and Oulun Kärpät.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nikita Zadorov</span> Russian ice hockey player (born 1995)

Nikita Sergeyevich Zadorov is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was originally drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round, 16th overall, in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sam Bennett (ice hockey)</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1996)

Samuel Hunter Bennett is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Bennett was rated by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau as the top North American prospect for the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, where he was selected fourth overall by the Calgary Flames. Bennett made his NHL debut in the 2014–15 season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Noah Hanifin</span> American ice hockey player (born 1997)

Noah Hanifin is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has previously played for the Carolina Hurricanes, who drafted him fifth overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, and the Calgary Flames.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Conor Garland</span> American ice hockey player (born 1996)

Conor Garland is an American professional ice hockey right winger for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Garland was drafted in the fifth round by the Arizona Coyotes in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dennis Gilbert (ice hockey)</span> American ice hockey player

Dennis Gilbert is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing with the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks, 90th overall, in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Carsen Twarynski</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1997)

Carsen Twarynski is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who is currently under contract with the Bridgeport Islanders in the American Hockey League (AHL). He played in the Western Hockey League for the Kelowna Rockets and Calgary Hitmen before being drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.

Conor Timmins is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Colorado Avalanche, 32nd overall, in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Connor Mackey</span> American ice hockey player

Connor Mackey is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Mackey became highly coveted as an undrafted free agent after playing three years of college ice hockey for Minnesota State University, ultimately signing with the Calgary Flames in March 2020. He is the son of former NHL player David Mackey, who played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota North Stars, and St. Louis Blues.

Justin Kirkland is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Tucson Roadrunners of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Utah NHL team of the National Hockey League (NHL). Kirkland was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, but grew up in Camrose, Alberta.

Emil Heineman is a Swedish professional ice hockey winger for the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the second round, 43rd overall, by the Florida Panthers in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

Adam Ružička is a Slovak professional ice hockey centre who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Arizona Coyotes and the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League (NHL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Matthew Coronato</span> American ice hockey player (born 2002)

Matthew Coronato is an American professional ice hockey winger for the Calgary Wranglers in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League (NHL). Coronato was drafted by the Flames with the 13th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jérémie Poirier</span> Canadian ice hockey player

Jérémie Poirier is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman playing for the Calgary Wranglers in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League (NHL).

References

  1. 1 2 "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.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Calgary Flames' first round draft pick
2020 		Succeeded by
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.