Zach Benson
| Zach Benson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
May 12, 2005 Chilliwack, British Columbia | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team | Buffalo Sabres | ||
| National team |
 Canada | ||
| NHL Draft |
13th overall, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Playing career | 2023–present | ||
Zachary Ruben Benson (born May 12, 2005) is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger. He currently plays for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Career
[change | change source]Before playing in the NHL, Benson played parts of 3 seasons with the Winnipeg Ice of the Western Hockey League (WHL).
He was drafted 13th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.[1] On July 28, 2023, Benson signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Sabres.[2] On October 12, Benson made his NHL debut in a 5-1 loss against the New York Rangers.[3] On October 14, Benson recorded his first points in the NHL, assisting on goals by Jordan Greenway and Casey Mittelstadt in a 3-2 loss against the New York Islanders.[4] On November 22, Benson scored a between-the-legs goal for his first NHL goal in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Washington Capitals.[5]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Chilliwack's Zach Benson drafted by NHL's Buffalo Sabres". The Chilliwack Progress. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Buffalo Sabres sign draft pick Zach Benson to three-year, entry-level deal". Sportsnet. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Zach Benson Not Intimidated In NHL Debut". The Hockey News. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Benson tallies first NHL points as Sabres fall to Islanders". Buffalo Sabres. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Benson scores 1st NHL goal in OT loss to Capitals". Buffalo Sabres. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
Other websites
[change | change source]- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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