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
The 2023 NHL Entry Draft will be the 61st NHL Entry Draft. The draft is expected to be held on June 28–29, 2023, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
Eligibility
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Playing career
Benson finished third in WHL scoring in
2022–23
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with 36 goals and 98 points in 60 games, behind fellow BC-born prospect
Connor Bedard.
On July 28, 2023, Benson signed a three-year
entry-level contract
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with the Sabres. 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.
International play
At the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, Benson had two goals and five assists in five games, helping Canada win gold.
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
International
Awards and honours
References
External links
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2005 births
Living people
Buffalo Sabres draft picks
Buffalo Sabres players
Canadian ice hockey left wingers
Ice hockey people from British Columbia
National Hockey League first-round draft picks
People from Chilliwack
Winnipeg Ice players