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 | |||
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Born |
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada | September 25, 2001||
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 | ||
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Representing Canada | ||
Ice hockey | ||
World Junior Championships | ||
2021 Canada |
Career statistics
References
- "Connor Zary - Elite Prospects". Elite Prospects. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- McKenzie, Bob (June 22, 2020). "Lafreniere the surest thing in a most uncertain draft year". TSN.ca. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- Pike, Ryan (October 6, 2020). "Flames select Connor Zary at 24th overall". FlamesNation.ca. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- "Flames sign Connor Zary". Calgary Flames. December 31, 2020. Retrieved December 31, 2020.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by Jakob Pelletier |
Calgary Flames' first round draft pick 2020 |
Succeeded by Incumbent |