Connor Zary

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Connor Zary
Born (2001-09-25) September 25, 2001 (age 20)
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 (P)
Cur. team
Calgary Flames
Stockton Heat (AHL)
NHL Draft 24th overall, 2020
Calgary Flames
Playing career 2021–present

Connor Zary (born September 25, 2001) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Stockton Heat in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to 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, 2020, Zary was signed by the Flames to a three-year, entry-level contract.[4]

Medal record
Representing  Canada
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Silver medal – second place 2021 Canada

Career statistics[]

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
AHL totals 9 3 4 7 4

International[]

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 Canada U18 4th 7 4 3 7 6
2021 Canada WJC 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 7 0 2 2 2
Junior totals 14 4 5 9 8

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Connor Zary - Elite Prospects". Elite Prospects. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
  2. ^ McKenzie, Bob (June 22, 2020). "Lafreniere the surest thing in a most uncertain draft year". TSN.ca. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
  3. ^ Pike, Ryan (October 6, 2020). "Flames select Connor Zary at 24th overall". FlamesNation.ca. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
  4. ^ "Flames sign Connor Zary". Calgary Flames. December 31, 2020. Retrieved December 31, 2020.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Calgary Flames' first round draft pick
2020
Succeeded by
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