Zach Benson
Zachary Ruben Benson (born May 12, 2005) is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 13th overall by the Sabres in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.[1]
| Zachary Benson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
May 12, 2005 Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 159 lb (72 kg; 11 st 5 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team | Buffalo Sabres | ||
| NHL Draft |
13th overall, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Playing career | 2023–present | ||
Playing career
Benson finished third in WHL scoring in 2022–23 with 36 goals and 98 points in 60 games, behind fellow BC-born prospect Connor Bedard.[2]
On July 28, 2023, Benson signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Sabres.[3] On October 12, 2023, Benson made his NHL debut against the New York Rangers, where he logged a minor penalty in a 5–1 loss.[4]
International play
At the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, Benson had two goals and five assists in five games, helping Canada win gold.[5]
Career statistics
References
- Cosentino, Sam. "Prospect of Interest: The dynamic offensive game of Zach Benson". Sportsnet. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- Clipperton, Joshua. "Zach Benson's winding road primed for next stop — the NHL draft". BurnabyNow. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- Reporter, Mike Harrington News Sports (July 28, 2023). "Sabres sign first-round pick Zach Benson to his entry-level contract". Buffalo News. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
- Hoppe, Bill (October 12, 2023). "Sabres fall in early hole, lose opener; Zach Benson sharp in NHL debut". buffalohockeybeat.com. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- Engel, Heather. "Benson uses speed, work ethic to emerge as top 2023 NHL Draft prospect". NHL. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- "WHL names 2022-23 East Division First All-Star Team". Western Hockey League. March 28, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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