Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Connor Zary was born on September 25, 2001, in Saskatchewan, Canada. He is a forward in the NHL.

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. The NHL Central Scouting Bureau rated Zary as the 15th-best North American skater eligible for selection in 2020.

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. On December 31, Zary was signed by the Flames to a three-year, entry-level contract.

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.