Connor Zary (born September 25, 2001) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Calgary Wranglers 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.
Connor Zary | |||
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Born |
(2001-09-25) September 25, 2001 (age 21) 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 Calgary Wranglers (AHL) | ||
NHL Draft |
24th overall, 2020 Calgary Flames | ||
Playing career | 2021–present |
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 | ||
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Representing ![]() | ||
Ice hockey | ||
World Junior Championships | ||
![]() | 2021 Canada |
Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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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 | ||
AHL totals | 62 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 40 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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2019 | Canada | U18 | 4th | 7 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | |
2021 | Canada | WJC | ![]() |
7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Junior totals | 14 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 8 |
Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by | Calgary Flames' first round draft pick 2020 |
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