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Connor Zary

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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

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Junior

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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

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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

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

Regular season and playoffs

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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
NHL totals 63 14 20 34 22

International

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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

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  1. ^ a b "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.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Calgary Flames' first round draft pick
2020
Succeeded by