Blazers forward Connor Zary was taken by the Calgary Flames in the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft on Tuesday night (Image Credit: Twitter / Calgary Flames)

By Chad Klassen

CONNOR ZARY DRAFTED

Blazers’ Zary picked 24th overall by Calgary Flames

Oct 6, 2020 | 8:28 PM

KAMLOOPS — Connor Zary is a Calgary Flame.

After waiting longer than expected, the 19-year-old Saskatoon native celebrated with family as the Flames called his name 24th overall.

Calgary traded down twice before taking Zary, who becomes the first Blazers since Keaton Ellerby in 2007 to be selected in the first round.

19- year old Zary put up 38 goals and 86 points in 57 games in the Blazers COVID shortened season. Zary is expected to be back with the Blazers for the 2020-21 season.

CFJC Today will be speaking with Zary on Wednesday on his draft experience.

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