Connor Zary #47 of the Calgary Flames celebrates after scoring against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period of an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on December 16, 2023 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Derek Leung/Getty Images

Flames rookie Connor Zary first wowed Calgary crowds at iconic U18 AAA event

Rewind to 2016, and a 15-year-old Zary hinted at his potential with a standout showing at what was then known as the Mac’s Tournament, now called the Circle K Classic

by · Calgary Herald

The Flames’ most impactful rookie in close to a decade, hot-shot left-winger Connor Zary has been the biggest sports story in this city over the past couple of months.

Flames rookie Connor Zary first wowed Calgary crowds at iconic U18 AAA event Back to video

As some will recall, this isn’t the first time he has dazzled crowds in Calgary.