Connor Zary

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Connor Zary
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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 2021present

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.

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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
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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
2024–25 Calgary FlamesNHL5413142714
NHL totals11727346136

International

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

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