Connor Zary

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.

Connor Zary
Born (2001-09-25) September 25, 2001
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 TBD–present

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
2021 Canada

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
SeasonTeamLeague GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2017–18Kamloops BlazersWHL 6811182926 —————
2018–19Kamloops BlazersWHL 6324436755 43146
2019–20Kamloops BlazersWHL 5738488651 —————
WHL totals 18873109182132 43146

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 Canada U18 4th 74376
2021 Canada WJC 70222
Junior totals 144598

References
  1. "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.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Jakob Pelletier		 Calgary Flames' first round draft pick
2020		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
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