WHL Player Database: Z

Lane Zablocki (Forward)

• Born on December 27, 1998 in Wetaskiwin, Alberta
• Led the Alberta U18 league in scoring in 2014-15 with 81 points (45 goals and 36 assists) in 37 games with the Leduc Oil Kings 
• Started junior career in the AJHL with the Sherwood Park Crusaders in 2014-15
• Had 134 points (62 goals and 72 assists) in 223 games with Regina, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Victoria and Kelowna from 2015 to 2019
• Recorded 20 points (15 goals and five assists) in 28 playoff games
• First Goal: 3-1 road loss for Regina against Moose Jaw on September 24, 2015 (first career game)
• First Assist: 3-2 overtime home win for Regina over Moose Jaw on September 26, 2015
• Last Goal: 3-2 overtime road loss for Kelowna against Kamloops on December 28, 2018
• Last Assist: 2-1 shootout home loss for Kelowna against Prince George on January 4, 2019 (final career game)
• Most Points in a Game: Four on three occasions
• October 22, 2016: Three Goals and One Assist in an 8-5 road win for Regina over Medicine Hat
• January 21, 2017: Three Goals and One Assist in a 6-2 home win for Red Deer over Victoria
• March 11, 2017: One Goal and Three Assists in a 6-1 home win for Red Deer over Kootenay  
• Finished junior career in the BCHL with the Vernon Vipers in 2018-19 
• Was a third round pick (79th overall) by Detroit in the 2017 NHL Draft
• Spent one year in U Sports with the Calgary Dinos in 2019-20
• Currently an assistant coach with the Calgary Dinos 

Libor Zabransky (Defenceman)

• Born on May 26, 2000 in Brno, Czechia
• Had 49 points (eight goals and 41 assists) in 159 games with Kelowna, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw and Kamloops from 2017 to 2020
• Appeared in four playoff games
• First Goal: 4-3 shootout home loss for Kelowna against Everett on September 29, 2017
• First Assist: 4-3 shootout home loss for Kelowna against Everett on September 29, 2017
• Last Goal: 4-0 road win for Kamloops over Vancouver on January 19, 2020
• Last Assist: 8-1 road win for Kamloops over Vancouver on March 7, 2020
• Most Points in a Game: Four Assists in a 7-3 road win for Kelowna over Prince Albert on December 15. 2017 
• Also played in the USHL with the Fargo Force during the 2018-19 season 
• Currently playing in Czechia for HC Kometa Brno
• Father Libor played in the NHL 

Raiden Zacharias (Forward)

• Born on March 1, 2006 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
• Led the Saskatchewan U18 league in assists with 43 for the Saskatoon Blazers in 2022-23 and 2023-24 
• Had two assists in 13 games with Regina and Brandon from 2021 to 2025
• First Assist: 4-3 overtime road loss for Regina against Calgary on February 27, 2022
• Last Assist: 4-3 overtime home loss for Brandon against Saskatoon on October 25, 2024
• Currently playing in the SJHL with the Battlefords North Stars 

Nikita Zagryadsky (Forward)

• Born on September 20, 1995 in Moscow, Russia
• Appeared in three games for Moose Jaw in 2012-13
• Finished the season in the NAHL with the Soo Eagles
• Last seen playing in Russia for Khimik Voskresensk in 2016-17  

Zach Zahara (Goaltender)

• Born on March 21, 2005 in Rocky View, Alberta
• Had a 19-15-3 record with a 3.54 goals against average and an .886 save percentage with Medicine Hat and Wenatchee from 2021 to 2025
• Posted a 1-1 record with a 2.91 goals against average and a .909 save percentage in the playoffs
• First Game: Played the final 29 minutes in a 9-2 road loss for Medicine Hat against Lethbridge on February 26, 2022 (12 Saves on 15 Shots)
• First Win: Made two saves on two shots in the final 17 minutes of an 8-7 overtime road win for Medicine Hat over Swift Current on October 6, 2023 (Entered the game with the Tigers trailing the Broncos 7-4)
• Last Win: Made 38 Saves on 40 Shots in a 5-2 road win for Wenatchee over Tri-City on November 30, 2024
• Last Game: Made 27 Saves on 31 Shots in a 4-1 road loss for Medicine Hat against Lethbridge on December 15, 2024
• Most Saves in a Game: 49 Saves on 54 Shots in a 6-5 road shootout loss for Medicine Hat against Moose Jaw on January 26, 2024
• Finished junior career in the BCHL with the Brooks Bandits
• Won a BCHL title in 2025 and 2026
• Currently playing in U Sports with the Mount Royal Cougars

Darcy Zaharichuk (Forward)

• Born on August 12, 1996 in Sherwood Park, Alberta
• Had 21 points (nine goals and 12 assists) in 121 games with Prince Albert from 2013 to 2015
• First Goal: 4-3 home loss to Moose Jaw on October 20, 2013
• First Assist: 7-6 overtime road win over Regina on November 29, 2013
• Last Goal: 3-2 overtime road loss to Kootenay on December 12, 2014
• Last Assist: 4-3 home win over Lethbridge on March 7, 2015
• Most Points in a Game: Two Goals in a 7-1 home win over Regina on November 1, 2013 
• Appeared in four playoff games
• Finished junior career in the AJHL with the Sherwood Park Crusaders in 2016-17

Jesse Zaharichuk (Forward)

• Born on April 1, 1997 in Sherwood Park, Alberta
• Started junior career in the AJHL with the Drumheller Dragons in 2013-14 
• Had 73 points (23 goals and 50 assists) in 125 games with Kamloops, Kootenay and Lethbridge from 2014 to 2017
• First Assist: 4-3 road loss for Kamloops against Victoria on September 27, 2014
• First Goal: 7-2 home win for Kamloops over Vancouver on October 22, 2014
• Last Goal: 3-2 shootout road loss for Lethbridge against Victoria on November 4, 2016
• Last Assist: 7-2 road loss for Lethbridge against Vancouver on November 5, 2016 (final career game) 
• Most Points in a Game: Four on two ocassions
• September 30, 2016: One Goal and Three Assists in a 5-4 home win for Lethbridge over Kootenay
• October 8, 2016: Three Goals and One Assist in a 6-5 road shootout loss for Lethbridge against Tri-City 
• Returned to the AJHL with the Sherwood Park Crusaders in 2016-17
• Last seen playing in the Western States Hockey League with the Ontario Avalanche in 2017-18 

Miles Zaharko (1957 - Mainville)

• Born on April 30, 1957 in Mannville, Alberta
• Started junior career in the BCHL with the Bellingham Blazers in 1973-74
• Moved on to the AJHL with the Vermilion Bruins in 1974-75
• Had 116 points (24 goals and 92 assists) in 142 games with New Westminster from 1975 to 1977
• Recorded 18 points (three goals and 15 assists) in 31 playoff games
• Had eight points (one goal and seven assists) in nine Memorial Cup games
• Won a WHL title with New Westminster in 1976 and 1977
• Won a Memorial Cup with New Westminster in 1977 
• Was the eighth overall pick by Winnipeg in the 1977 WHA Draft and a second round pick (20th overall) by Atlanta in the 1977 NHL Draft
• Had 37 points (five goals and 32 assists) in 129 NHL games with Atlanta and Chicago from 1977 to 1982
• Appeared in three playoff games
• Won a Calder Cup title with the AHL's New Brunswick Hawks in 1982
• Last seen playing in Germany with Duisburger SC in 1983-84 

Vit Zahejsky (Forward)

• Born on August 10, 2007 in Plzen, Czechia
• Had 34 points (12 goals and 22 assists) in 74 games with Kamloops from 2024 to 2026 
• Recorded one assist in four playoff games
• First Assist: 6-0 home win over Regina on November 29, 2024
• First Goal: 5-2 road loss to Spokane on January 5, 2025
• Most Points in a Game: Two on four occasions
• September 26, 2025: Two Assists in a 4-3 home win over Seattle
• February 28, 2026: One Goal and One Assist in a 4-3 home win over Vancouver
• March 11, 2026: One Goal and One Assist in a 6-1 home win over Tri-City
• March 20, 2026: Two Goals in a 7-3 home win over Vancouver 

Teigan Zahn (Defenceman)

• Born on January 4, 1990 in Bethune, Saskatchewan
• Had 65 points (12 goals and 53 assists) in 287 games with Saskatoon from 2006 to 2011
• Recorded eight points (one goals and seven assists) in 27 playoff games
• First Assist: 3-0 home win over Portland on November 18, 2006
• First Goal: 3-2 overtime home win over Regina on December 12, 2007 (scored the overtime winner)
• Last Goal: 7-2 home win over Prince Albert on February 11, 2011
• Last Assist: 4-1 home loss to Kootenay on April 8, 2011 (Game 1)
• Most Points in a Game: Two on 12 occasions
• First Occasion: Two Assists in a 3-0 home win over Portland on November 18, 2006
• Final Occasion: Two Assists in a 5-2 home win over Prince Albert on March 27, 2011 (Game 2) 
• Was a fifth round pick (132nd overall) by Chicago in the 2008 NHL Draft and a seventh round pick (186th overall) by Tampa Bay in the 2010 NHL Draft
• Spent one year in CIS with the Calgary Dinos
• Won the ECHL's Kelly Cup in 2017 and 2018 with the Colorado Eagles
• Last seen playing in the ECHL with the Utah Grizzlies in 2020-21 
• Was an assistant coach for the Grizzlies in 2021-22

Dmitry Zaitsev (Defenceman)

• Born on January 18, 1998 in Moscow, Russia
• Played in the NAHL with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights in 2015-16
• Was a seventh round pick (207th overall) by Washington in the 2016 NHL Draft 
• Had 48 points (eight goals and 40 assists) in 131 games with Moose Jaw from 2016 to 2018
• Appeared in 21 playoff games
• First Assist: 3-2 road win over Kootenay on October 4, 2016
• First Goal: 11-2 home win over Kootenay on March 5, 2017
• Last Goal: 6-0 home win over Kootenay on February 10, 2018
• Last Assist: 6-3 road win over Brandon on February 19, 2018 
• Most Points in a Game: One Goal and Two Assists in a 6-0 home win over Kootenay on February 10, 2018
• Currently playing in Russia for Olimpiya Kirovo-Chepetsk 

Nick Zajac (Forward)

• Born on March 27, 1995 in Headingley, Manitoba
• Had 152 points (55 goals and 97 assists) in 322 games with Saskatoon from 2011 to 2016 
• Appeared in eight playoff games and four Memorial Cup games
• First Assist: 4-2 road win over Everett on October 14, 2011
• First Goal: 7-4 road win over Regina on January 15, 2012
• Last Goal: 5-1 home loss to Brandon on March 11, 2016 
• Last Assist: 3-2 home win over Prince Albert on March 19, 2016 (final career game)
• Most Points in a Game: Three on five occasions
• October 9, 2013: Two Goals and One Assist in a 6-1 home win over Vancouver
• January 1, 2014: One Goal and Two Assists in a 6-3 home win over Swift Current
• November 22, 2014: Three Assists in an 8-7 overtime home loss to Swift Current
• January 24, 2015: One Goal and Two Assists in a 6-1 home win over Moose Jaw
• November 6, 2015: One Goal and Two Assists in a 7-4 home loss to Moose Jaw 
• Spent three seasons in U Sports with the Manitoba Bisons from 2016 to 2019 

George Zajankala (Forward)

• Born on May 14, 1972 in Revelstoke, British Columbia
• Started junior career in the BCHL with the Powell River Paper Kings and the Bellingham Ice Hawks from 1988 to 1991
• Had 39 points (17 goals and 22 assists) in 86 games with Tri-City and Seattle from 1990 to 1992
• Recorded four points (one goal and three assists) in 15 playoff games
• Had four points (three goals and one assists) in four Memorial Cup games
• Played in the IHL with the Cleveland Lumberjacks from 1992 to 1994 
• Won the Spengler Cup with Kolner Hale in 1999
• Last seen playing in Italy with Pustertal/Val Pusteria in 2004-05
• Currently is the president of National Energy Experts in Ohio 

Vahe Zakaryan (Forward)

• Born on March 22, 1992 in Northridge, California
• Had four points (two goals and two assists) in 17 games with Medicine Hat in 2010-11
• First Goal: 4-1 road win over Red Deer on October 2, 2010
• First Assist: 7-1 road win over Edmonton on October 15, 2010
• Last Goal: 5-3 home loss to Prince George on October 9, 2010
• Last Assist: 4-3 overtime home loss to Saskatoon on November 6, 2010

Mike Zakowich (Forward)

• Born on April 3, 1970 in Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Started junior career in the MJHL with the Kildonan North Stars in 1987-88
• Had 30 points (17 goals and 13 assists) in 69 games with Moose Jaw and Seattle from 1988 to 1990
• Recorded three assists in four playoff games 

Josh Zakreski (Forward)

• Born on December 17, 2005 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
• Had 147 points (74 goals and 73 assists) in 212 games with Portland from 2021 to 2025
• Recorded 31 points (13 goals and 18 assists) in 50 playoff games
• First Assist: 5-1 home win over Seattle on January 22, 2022 
• First Goal: 6-5 shootout road win over Seattle on January 29, 2022
• Last Goal: 6-4 home loss to Spokane on May 1, 2025 (final career game)
• Last Assist: 6-4 home loss to Spokane on May 1, 2025 (final career game)
• Most Points in a Game: Four Assists in an 11-1 home win over Brandon on October 18, 2023
• Currently playing in the NCAA for the North Dakota Fighting Hawks 

Lee Zalasky (Forward)

• Born on February 4, 1984 in Lloydminster, Alberta
• Had 138 points (55 goals and 83 assists) in 277 games with Moose Jaw, Calgary and Prince George from 2001 to 2005
• Recorded three points (one goal and two assists) in 11 playoff games 
• First Assist: 4-1 home win for Moose Jaw over Kamloops on October 23, 2001
• First Goal: 7-3 home win for Moose Jaw over Prince Albert on November 27, 2001 
• Last Goal: 2-0 home win for Prince George over Kamloops on March 19, 2005 (final career game)
• Last Assist: 2-0 home win for Prince George over Kamloops on March 19, 2005 (final career game)
• Most Points in a Game: Three on eight occasions
• First Occasion: Three Assists in a 4-2 home win for Moose Jaw over Seattle on October 8, 2002
• Last Occasion: Three Goals in a 4-2 road win for Calgary over Regina on December 10, 2004  
• Won the University Cup with the Alberta Golden Bears in 2006 and 2008 
• Last seen playing senior hockey in Alberta with the Fort Saskatchewan Chiefs in 2013-14
• Currently the head coach for the Edmonton Jr. Oilers Orange U18 program 

Reid Zalitach (Defenceman)

• Born on May 1, 1996 in Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Had 15 points (one goal and 14 assists) in 119 games with Vancouver and Moose Jaw from 2011 to 2015
• Appeared in one playoff game
• First Assist: 5-4 road loss for Vancouver against Calgary on January 6, 2013 
• Only Goal: 3-1 home loss for Moose Jaw against Brandon on December 7, 2013
• Last Assist: 4-3 road win for Moose Jaw over Kamloops on February 20, 2015 
• Most Points in a Game: Two Assists in a 4-3 road win for Moose Jaw over Prince Albert on December 17, 2013 

Egor Zamula (Defenceman)

• Born on March 30, 2000 in Chelyabinsk, Russia
• Had 102 points (19 goals and 83 assists) in 158 games with Regina and Calgary from 2017 to 2020
• Recorded seven assists in 11 playoff games 
• First Assist: 7-3 home win for Regina over Saskatoon on October 7, 2017
• First Goal: 6-5 shootout road win for Calgary over Kamloops on February 3, 2018
• Last Assist: 6-3 home loss for Calgary against Everett on December 8, 2019 (final career game)
• Last Goal: 6-3 home loss for Calgary against Everett on December 8, 2019 (final career game)
• Most Points in a Game: Three on four occasions
• March 9, 2018: Three Assists in a 5-4 overtime road win for Calgary over Saskatoon
• December 9, 2018: Two Goals and One Assist in a 6-3 home win for Calgary over Kamloops
• December 14, 2018: One Goal and Two Assists in a 5-1 home win for Calgary over Kelowna
• January 11, 2019: One Goal and Two Assists in a 4-3 overtime road win for Calgary over Saskatoon 
• Won a silver medal with Russia at the 2020 World Juniors 
• Had 43 points (eight goals and 35 assists) in 188 NHL games with Philadelphia from 2020 to 2026
• Currently playing in the KHL with CSKA Moscow 

Steve Zanatta (Defenceman)

• Born on June 6, 1959 in Coquitlam, British Columbia
• Had seven points (two goals and five assists) in 64 games with Kamloops, New Westminster and Calgary from 1976 to 1978

Tristan Zandee (Forward)

• Born on November 28, 2003 in Airdrie, Alberta
• Started junior career in the AJHL with the Canmore Eagles in 2019-20 (Played one game as an affiliated player with the Spruce Grove Saints in 2018-19) 
• Had 41 points (nine goals and 32 assists) in 131 games with Calgary and Lethbridge from 2021 to 2023
• Appeared in seven playoff games
• First Goal: 3-2 overtime road loss for Calgary against Red Deer on March 6, 2021
• First Assist: 4-2 road loss for Calgary against Medicine Hat on March 13, 2021
• Last Goal: 4-3 overtime home win for Lethbridge over Prince George on January 13, 2023
• Last Assist: 5-1 road loss for Lethbridge against Red Deer on March 25, 2023
• Most Points in a Game: Three Assists in a 7-4 road win for Calgary over Lethbridge
• Currently playing in U Sports for the Mount Royal Cougars 

Gord Zanger (Forward) 

• Unknown birth date and location
• Played in one game for Swift Current in 1972-73 

Mike Zanier (Goaltender)

• Born on April 22, 1962 in Trail, British Columbia
• Had a 21-55-1 record with a 6.40 goals against average, an .852 save percentage and one shutout with New Westminster, Spokane, Billings, Medicine Hat and Calgary from 1979 to 1982
• Appeared in one playoff game for Calgary in 1982
• Had a 1-1-1 record with a 3.89 goals against average and an .880 save percentage with the NHL's Edmonton Oilers in 1984-85 
• Was the backup for Andy Moog in Game 4 and 5 of the 1984 Stanley Cup final 
• Played for Italy at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France 
• Last seen playing in Sweden for Olofstroms IK in 1999-00 

Cal Zankowski (Forward)

• Born on August 13, 1968 in Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Started junior career in the MJHL with the Kilodnan North Stars in 1985-86
• Had 189 points (102 goals and 87 assists) in 209 games with New Westminster and Medicine Hat from 1986 to 1989
• Recorded 14 points (eight goals and six assists) in 19 playoff games.
• Had four points (two goals and two assists) in five Memorial Cup games 
• Won a WHL title and the Memorial Cup with Medicine Hat in 1988 
• Last seen playing CIAU with the Manitoba Bisons in 1991 

Brad Zanon (Defenceman)

• Born on April 29, 1983 in Port Moody, British Columbia
• Had 95 points (23 goals and 72 assists) with Tri-City and Kootenay from 1999 to 2004
• Recorded two assists in 22 playoff games 
• First Assist: 3-2 road loss for Tri-City against Portland on December 15, 1999
• First Goal: 5-5 home tie for Tri-City against Moose Jaw on January 2, 2000
• Last Goal: 7-1 road loss for Kootenay against Regina on November 7, 2003
• Last Assist: 3-1 home loss for Kootenay against Kelowna on March 24, 2004 (Game 4 - final career game)
• Most Points in a Game: Three Assists in a 4-1 home win for Kootenay over Tri-City on September 28, 2003
• Spent four seasons playing in CIS with the UBC Thunderbirds
• Last seen playing in England with the Coventry Blaze in 2011 
• Currently the director of business operations for TEK Systems in Toronto 
• Brother Greg played in the NHL 

Joe Zanussi (Defenceman)

• Born on September 25, 1947 in Rossland, British Columbia
• Had 77 points (23 goals and 54 assists) in 110 games with Edmonton and Swift Current from 1966 to 1968
• Recorded four points (two goals and two assists) in nine playoff games
• Appeared in four games with Estevan at the 1968 Memorial Cup 
• Had 50 points (seven goals and 43 assists) in 149 WHA games with Winnipeg from 1972 to 1974
• Recorded seven points (two goals and five assists) in 18 playoff games
• Had 14 points (one goal and 13 assists) in 87 NHL games with NY Rangers, Boston and St. Louis from 1974 to 1977
• Recorded one assist in four playoff games
• Was named the AHL's best defenceman with the Providence Reds in 1975 
• Last seen playing in the Central Hockey League with the Salt Lake Golden Eagles in 1978 
• Was nicknamed Crazy Legs and Tazmanian Devil
• Died in 2025 at the age of 76 or 77 (exact date unknown) 

Rick Zaparniuk (Forward)

• Born on March 8, 1957 in Edmonton, Alberta
• Scored a goal in his only game with Edmonton in 1973-74
• Played three years in the AJHL with Edmonton Mets, Spruce Grove Mets and Calgary Canucks from 1973 to 1976
• Led the AJHL in scoring with 165 points (57 goals and 108 assists) in 60 games with Calgary in 1975-76
• Spent four seasons playing in the NCAA with the North Dakota Fighting Sioux
• Had 185 points (60 goals and 125 assists) in 157 games and won the Frozen Four in 1980  

Jan Zapletal (Defenceman)

• Born on August 21, 1986 in Brno, Czechia
• Was a sixth round pick (188th overall) by Tampa Bay in the 2004 NHL Draft
• Had five points (three goals and two assists) in 55 games with Regina in 2004-05
• First Assist: 4-3 road win over Moose Jaw on October 17, 2004
• First Goal: 5-3 road win over Moose Jaw on November 6, 2004
• Last Assist: 2-2 home tie against Moose Jaw on October 20, 2004
• Last Goal: 8-2 road loss to Brandon on February 13, 2005
• Was last seen playing in Czechia with SKMB Boskovice in 2011-12 

Caden Zaplitny (Forward)

• Born on August 23, 2004 in Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Started junior career in the MJHL with the Winnipeg Blues in 2021-22
• Had 51 points (26 goals and 25 assists) in 130 games with Everett from 2021 to 2024
• Recorded seven points (two goals and five assists) in 20 playoff games
• First Assist: 7-2 home win over Spokane on December 19, 2021 
• First Goal: 7-2 home win over Spokane on December 19, 2021 
• Last Assist: 4-1 road win over Vancouver on April 5, 2024 (Game 4) 
• Last Goal: 5-0 home win over Vancouver on April 7, 2024 (Game 5) 
• Most Points in a Game: One Goal and Two Assists in a 4-3 road win over Tri-City on November 11, 2022
• Currently playing in U Sports for the Manitoba Bisons 

Terry Zaporzan (Forward)

• Born on September 26, 1966 in Terrace, British Columbia
• Had 367 points (155 goals and 212 assists) in 286 games with Kelowna and Calgary from 1983 to 1987
• Recorded four points (three goals and one assist) in six playoff games 
• Last seen playing in CIAU with the Calgary Dinos in 1987-88

Danis Zaripov (Forward)

• Born on March 26, 1981 in Chelyabinsk, Russia
• Had 31 points (23 goals and eight assists) in 62 games with Swift Current in 1998-99
• Recorded an assist in six playoff games
• First Assist: 3-2 road win over Moose Jaw on September 26, 1998 
• First Goal: 3-2 road win over Moose Jaw on September 26, 1998
• Last Goal: 5-4 overtime road win over Moose Jaw on March 12, 1999 
• Last Assist: 3-2 road loss to Moose Jaw on March 25, 1999 (Game 1)
• Most Points in a Game: Two Goals and One Assist in a 5-1 home win over Medicine Hat on December 6, 1998
• Represented Russia at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver
• Last seen playing in the KHL with Ak Bars Kazan in 2022-23 

Aaron Zarowny (Forward) 

• Born on April 14, 1974 in St. Paul, Alberta
• Started junior career in the AJHL with the Bonnyville Pontiacs in 1991-92
• Had 113 points (54 goals and 59 assists) in 203 games with Lethbridge and Medicine Hat from 1992 to 1995
• Recorded eight points (two goals and six assists) in 18 playoff games
• Last seen playing in the Western Professional Hockey League with the Lake Charles Ice Pirates in 1999-00 
• Currently a senior portfolio manager and wealth advisor with RBC Dominion Securities in Edmonton 

Brett Zarowny (Goaltender) 

• Born on March 30, 1995 in Edmonton, Alberta
• Had a 12-29-2 record with a 3.90 goals against average, an .885 save percentage and three shutouts with Prince George from 2012 to 2014
• First Game, Win and Shutout: Made 25 Saves in a 6-0 road win over Everett on September 22, 2012
• Last Shutout: Made 44 Saves in a 1-0 home win over Kamloops on January 11, 2013
• Last Win: Made 39 Saves on 42 Shots in an 8-3 road win over Edmonton on November 22, 2013
• Last Game: Made 19 Saves on 23 Shots in 42 Minutes during an 5-1 road loss to Kamloops on March 14, 2014
• Most Saves in a Game: Made 44 Saves in a 1-0 home win over Kamloops on January 11, 2013
• Spent next two seasons in the AJHL with the Spruce Grove Saints and Drayton Valley Thunder
• Won an AJHL title with Spruce Grove in 2015
• Last seen playing in the ACAC with the NAIT Ooks in 2016-17 
• Currently an account manager for Univar Solutions 

Connor Zary (Forward)

• Born on September 25, 2001 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
• Had 206 points (79 goals and 127 assists) in 206 games with Kamloops from 2017 to 2021
• Recorded four points (three goals and one assist) in four playoff games 
• First Goal: 6-2 home loss to Prince George on October 4, 2017
• First Assist: 4-1 road win over Prince George on October 13, 2017
• Last Goal: 2-0 road win over Vancouver on April 25, 2021 in Kamloops
• Last Assist: 2-1 home win over Vancouver on April 27, 2021
• Most Points in a Game: Four on two occasions
• October 26, 2018: One Goal and Three Assists in a 7-2 road win over Seattle
• April 11, 2021: Four Assists in a 4-3 road win over Victoria in Kelowna 
• Won a silver medal with Canada at the 2021 World Juniors 
• Was the 24th overall pick by Calgary in the 2020 NHL Draft
• Currently playing for the NHL's Calgary Flames 

Brennan Zasitko (Forward)

• Born on March 15, 1988 in Arborg, Manitoba
• Had seven points (one goal and six assists) in 60 games with Everett and Saskatoon from 2004 to 2006 
• Recorded one assist in 17 playoff games
• First Assist: 4-2 road win for Everett over Kelowna on September 25, 2004 (first career game)
• Only Goal: 3-2 road shootout loss for Saskatoon against Prince Albert on March 18, 2006
• Last Assist: 5-1 road win for Saskatoon over Regina on April 4, 2006 (Game 6)

Tom Zavediuk (Forward)

• Born on January 11, 1978 in Edmonton, Alberta
• Had 53 points (13 goals and 40 assists) in 181 games with Tri-City and Edmonton from 1994 to 1997
• Recorded four assists in 28 playoff games 
• Finished junior career in the RMJHL with the Cranbrook Colts
• Spent one year in CIAU with the UBC Thunderbirds
• Was last seen playing in the ACAC with the Red Deer College Kings in 2000-01

Brad Zavisha (Forward)

• Born on January 4, 1972 in Hines Creek, Alberta 
• Started junior career in the AJHL with the St. Albert Saints in 1987-88
• Had 250 points (121 goals and 129 assists) in 263 games with Seattle, Portland and Lethbridge from 1988 to 1992
• Recorded 11 points (four goals and seven assists) in 18 playoff games
• Was a third round pick (43rd overall) by Quebec in the 1990 NHL Draft 
• Missed the entire 1992-93 season due to a knee injury 
• Appeared in two NHL games with Edmonton in 1993-94
• Last seen playing in the ECHL with the Birmingham Bulls in 1997-98 

Colbi Zavisha (Defenceman)

• Born on March 14, 1985 in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
• Had three points (one goal and two assists) in 94 games with Spokane and Red Deer from 2002 to 2004
• Appeared in 22 playoff games
• First Assist: 5-1 home loss for Spokane against Kelowna on January 24, 2003
• Last Assist: 5-2 home win for Spokane over Tri-City on September 27, 2003
• Only Goal: 4-3 home win for Red Deer over Prince George on January 10, 2004
• Was last seen playing in the AJHL with the Canmore Eagles in 2004-05 

Alec Zawatsky (Forward)

• Born on December 15, 1999 in Landshut, Germany
• Started junior career in the BCHL with the Cowichan Valley Capitals and the SJHL with the Notre Dame Hounds
• Had 36 points (17 goals and 19 assists) in 107 games with Saskatoon, Swift Current and Moose Jaw from 2017 to 2019
• First Assist: 3-2 road win for Saskatoon over Edmonton on November 4, 2017 
• First Goal: 5-4 home win for Saskatoon over Moose Jaw on November 15, 2017
• Last Goal: 3-2 home loss for Moose Jaw against Brandon on January 12, 2019
• Last Assist: 5-3 road loss for Moose Jaw against Saskatoon on March 10, 2019
• Most Points in a Game: Two on five occasions
• October 5, 2018: Two Goals in a 6-5 home loss for Swift Current against Regina
• October 6, 2018: One Goal and One Assist in a 5-4 road loss for Swift Current against Moose Jaw
• October 13, 2018: One Goal and One Assist in a 3-2 shootout road win for Swift Current over Brandon
• November 3, 2018: One Goal and One Assist in a 4-3 overtime home win for Swift Current over Edmonton
• December 15, 2018: One Goal and One Assist in a 7-5 road loss for Swift Current against Prince Albert  
• Finished junior career with the SJHL's Yorkton Terriers
• Spent two seasons in U Sports with the Saskatchewan Huskies
• Was an assistant coach with the Yorkton Maulers U18 program from 2021 to 2023 
• Currently playing in Germany with the Hannover Indians
• Father Ed played in the NCAA and was the head coach of the SJHL's Yorkton Terriers from 2004 to 2010 

Wes Zawertailo (Defenceman)

• Born on June 24, 1961 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
• Started junior career in the SJHL with the Saskatoon J's in 1978-79
• Recorded 40 points (eight goals and 32 assists) in 119 games with Saskatoon and Billings from 1978 to 1981
• Had one assist in 12 playoff games 
• Last seen playing in CIAU with the Calgary Dinos in 1982-83 

Glenn Zawislak (Forward)

• Unknown birth date and location
• Appeared in one game with Great Falls in 1979-80
• Spent two seasons in the SJHL with the Yorkton Terriers 

Jack Zayat (Defenceman)

• Born on January 25, 2002 in Calgary, Alberta
• Appeared in nine games with Brandon from 2018 to 2020
• Was last seen playing in the AJHL with the Grande Prairie Storm in 2019-20 

Dean Zayonce (Defenceman)

• Born on October 28, 1970 in Kelowna, British Columbia
• Started junior career in the BCHL with the Vernon Lakers
• Won the Centennial Cup with Vernon in 1990 
• Had 51 points (14 goals and 37 assists) in 66 games with Tri-City in 1990-91
• Recorded four points (one goal and three assists) in seven playoff games
• Was last seen playing in the ECHL with the Greensboro Generals in 1999-00 

Oleg Zaytsev (Forward)

• Born on January 7, 2001 in Moscow, Russia
• Had 43 points (13 goals and 30 assists) in 66 games with Red Deer in 2018-19
• Recorded an assist in four playoff games
• First Goal: 4-2 road loss to Edmonton on September 21, 2018 (first career game)
• First Assist: 4-3 home loss to Calgary on September 28, 2018
• Last Goal: 5-3 home win over Brandon on March 8, 2019
• Last Assist: 4-2 home loss to Prince Albert on March 26, 2019 (Game 3)
• Most Points in a Game: One Goal and Two Assists in a 4-3 overtime home win over Kootenay on October 28, 2018 
• Currently playing in Russia for Gornyak-UGMK
• Brother Egor was a seventh round pick by New Jersey in the 2017 NHL Draft 

Luke Zazula (Defenceman)

• Born on May 18, 2000 in Langley, British Columbia
• Had 82 points (18 goals and 64 assists) in 239 games with Kamloops and Tri-City from 2016 to 2021 
• Recorded three points (one goal and two assists) in 12 playoff games 
• First Assist: 4-1 home win for Kamloops over Victoria on January 1, 2016 
• First Goal: 9-2 home win for Kamloops over Kelowna on September 23, 2016
• Last Assist: 5-3 road loss for Spokane against Tri-City on April 28, 2021
• Last Goal: 9-1 home loss for Tri-City against Portland on May 9, 2021 
• Most Points in One Game: Three on four occasions
• November 18, 2018: Three Assists in a 7-3 road win for Kamloops over Prince George
• March 3, 2019: Three Assists in a 5-4 overtime road loss for Kamloops against Vancouver 
• March 27, 2019: One Goal and Two Assists in a 6-3 home win for Kamloops over Victoria (Game 4)
• January 10, 2020: Three Assists in an 8-5 home loss for Tri-City against Seattle 
• Spent five years in U Sports with the Acadia Axemen
• Currently playing in France with Nantes

Zak Zborosky (Forward)

• Born on October 15, 1996 in Regina, Saskatchewan
• Had 203 points (99 goals and 104 assists) in 262 games with Kootenay and Lethbridge from 2013 to 2017
• Recorded 14 points (two goals and 12 assists) in 30 playoff games
• First Assist: 4-3 home loss for Kootenay against Seattle on October 6, 2013 
• First Goal: 5-2 road win for Kootenay over Lethbridge on October 9, 2013
• Last Goal: 5-3 home win for Lethbridge over Red Deer on April 1, 2017 (Game 3)
• Last Assist: 7-4 home loss for Lethbridge against Regina on April 30, 2017 (Game 6 - final career game)
• Most Points in a Game: Four on two occasions
• October 26, 2015: Two Goals and Two Assists in a 5-4 overtime road win for Kootenay over Edmonton
• February 18, 2017: One Goal and Three Assists in a 6-2 home win for Lethbridge over Saskatoon 
• Spent two seasons in U Sports with the Regina Cougars
• Was last seen playing senior hockey in Saskatchewan with the Balgonie Bisons in 2023-24 

Igor Zborovskiy (Forward)

• Born on May 16, 2004 in Moscow, Russia
• Had three assists in 32 games with Victoria in 2021-22
• First Assist: 5-4 overtime road win over Seattle on December 3, 2021
• Last Assist: 3-0 home win over Vancouver on December 29, 2021
• Was last seen playing in the AJHL with the Calgary Canucks in 2022-23   

Sergey Zborovskiy (Defenceman)

• Born on February 21, 1997 in Moscow, Russia
• Had 84 points (18 goals and 66 assists) in 198 games with Regina from 2014 to 2017
• Recorded 14 assists in 41 playoff games
• First Assist: 7-1 road win over Moose Jaw on September 26, 2014 
• First Goal: 2-1 home loss to Swift Current on October 25, 2014
• Last Goal: 6-2 home win over Swift Current on March 15, 2017
• Last Assist: 7-4 road win over Lethbridge on April 30, 2017 (Game 6)
• Most Points in a Game: Two Goals and Five Assists in a 12-2 home win over Prince Albert on December 3, 2016
• Won a bronze medal with Russia at the 2017 World Juniors 
• Was a third round pick (79th overall) by the NY Rangers in the 2015 NHL Draft
• Spent one season in the AHL and ECHL
• Currently playing in the KHL for Dynamo Moscow

Marty Zdan (Defenceman)

• Born on April 13, 1974 in Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Started junior career in the MJHL with the St. James Canadians in 1991-92
• Had six points (two goals and four assists) in 37 games with Saskatoon from 1992 to 1993
• Appeared in four playoff games
• Finished junior career in the MJHL with the St. James Canadians and Portage Terriers
• Was last seen playing in CIAU with the Brandon Bobcats in 1996-97 

Richard Zednik (Forward)

• Born on January 6, 1976 in Banska Bystrica, Slovkaia
• Was a 10th round pick (249th overall) by Washington in the 1994 NHL Draft
• Had 167 points (79 goals and 88 assists) in 126 games with Portland from 1994 to 1996
• Recorded 22 points (13 goals and nine assists) in 16 playoff games
• Had 378 points (199 goals and 179 assists) in 745 NHL games with Washington, Montreal, NY Islanders and Florida from 1995 to 2009
• Recorded 26 points (16 goals and 10 assists) in 48 playoff games
• Scored the first Washington goal at at the MCI Center (now known as Capital One Arena) 
• According to Wikipedia, on October 31, 2000, a local radio station had a promotion in which they offered fans a free ticket and Zednik jersey if they dyed their hair blond as Zednik had in the off-season. Two hundred fans with dyed hair attended the game, where Zednik recorded a hat trick.
• Had his common carotid artery in his neck accidentally sliced by teammate Olli Jokinen during a road game against the Buffalo Sabres on February 10, 2008
• Was last seen playing in Sweden for AIK in 2010-11 

Jay Zeidel (Defenceman)

• Born on May 13, 1964 in Seattle, Washington
• Started junior career in the SJHL with the Regina Pat Blues in 1981-82
• Had 20 points (two goals and 18 assists) in 88 games with Nanaimo, Kamloops, Brandon and Victoria from 1982 to 1985 
• Also played in the OHL in 1983-84
• Had four points (one goal and three assists) in 23 games with the Ottawa 67's and Windsor Spitfires
• Finished that season in the SJHL with the Melville Millionaires 
• Spent one year in CIAU with the UBC Thunderbirds
• Last seen playing in the Colonial Hockey League with the Utica Bulldogs in 1993-94 

Marc Zeitlin (Defenceman)

• Born on March 4, 1965 in Holt, Michigan
• Had 143 points (17 goals and 126 assists) in 266 games with Nanaimo, New Westminster and Spokane from 1982 to 1986
• Recorded 10 points (one goal and nine assists) in 29 playoff games
• Was last seen playing senior hockey in Newfoundland with the Corner Brook Royals in 1988-89 

Darrel Zelinski (Forward)

• Born on June 1, 1955 in Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Had one goal in 10 games with Edmonton and Calgary from 1971 to 1975
• Spent majority of his junior career in the AJHL with the Edmonton Maple Leafs and the BCHL with the Merritt Centennials 
• Was last seen playing senior hockey in British Columbia with the Kamloops Cowboys in 1980-81 

Lukas Zeliska (Forward)

• Born on January 8, 1988 in Martin, Slovakia
• Was a seventh round pick (204th overall) by the NY Rangers in the 2006 NHL Draft
• Had 29 points (four goals and 25 assists) in 61 games with Prince Albert in 2006-07
• Recorded five points (one goal and four assists) in five playoff games
• First Goal: 4-3 shootout road win over Red Deer on October 7, 2006
• First Assist: 4-2 home win over Lethbridge on October 18, 2006
• Last Goal: 3-2 overtime road loss to Brandon on March 24, 2007 (Game 2)
• Last Assist: 4-2 home loss to Brandon on March 31, 2007 (Game 5 - last career game)
• Most Points in a Game: Three Assists in a 4-3 shootout road loss to Medicine Hat on November 8, 2006
• Currently playing in France with Metz 

Olen Zellweger (Defenceman)

• Born on September 10, 2003 in Calgary, Alberta
• Had 183 points (50 goals and 133 assists) in 180 games with Everett and Kamloops from 2019 to 2023
• Recorded 38 points (13 goals and 25 assists) in 20 playoff games
• Had four points (one goal and three assists) in four games at the 2023 Memorial Cup 
• Led the league in defensive scoring in 2021-22 with 78 points
• Led the league in goals by defenceman with 32 in 2022-23 
• Was named the WHL's defenceman of the year in 2022 and 2023
• First Assist: 3-2 home win for Everett over Brandon on October 16, 2019
• First Goal: 7-5 road win for Everett over Kamloops on December 28, 2019
• Last Assist: 10-2 Memorial Cup round-robin win for Kamloops over Peterborough on May 28, 2023 in Kamloops 
• Last Goal: 5-4 Memorial Cup tiebreaker loss for Kamloops against Peterbroough on June 1, 2023 in Kamloops
• Most Points in a Game: Three Goals and Four Assists in a 10-4 road win for Kamloops over Portland on April 20, 2023 (Game 4)
• Won gold medals with Canada at the 2022 and 2023 World Juniors 
• Was a second round pick (34th overall) by Anaheim in the 2021 NHL Draft
• Had 51 points (16 goals and 35 assists) in 164 NHL games with Anaheim from 2023 to 2026
• Recorded two points (one goal and one assist) in three playoff games
• Currently playing in the NHL for the Buffalo Sabres 
• Brother Justin played in the AJHL 

Austin Zemlak (Defenceman)

• Born on February 26, 2005 in Fort McMurray, Alberta 
• Had 67 points (17 goals and 50 assists) in 234 games with Victoria, Tri-City and Edmonton from 2021 to 2026
• Recorded one assist in 12 playoff games 
• First Goal: 4-2 home loss for Victoria against Vancouver on January 21, 2022
• First Assist: 5-2 road win for Victoria over Vancouver February 18, 2022
• Last Goal: 5-1 home win for Edmonton over Red Deer on January 1, 2026
• Last Assist: 4-3 road loss for Edmonton against Saskatoon on March 31, 2026 (Game 3)
• Most Points in One Game: Three on two occasions
• December 5, 2023: One Goal and Two Assists in a 5-4 road win for Victoria over Tri-City
• November 23, 2024: One Goal and Two Assists in a 7-5 road win for Tri-City over Moose Jaw 
• Appeared in five games with the Arizona State Sun Devils in 2025 before coming back to the WHL as a member of the Oil Kings
• Currently playing for the NCAA's Ferris State Bulldogs

Garrett Zemlak (Goaltender)

• Born on June 24, 1989 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
• Started junior career in the SJHL with the Notre Dame Hounds
• Had a 54-49-6 record with a 3.26 goals against average, a .901 save percentage and five shutouts with Saskatoon and Prince Albert from 2006 to 2010
• Was the starting netminder for Prince Albert in their 2009 tiebreaker game loss to Edmonton
• First Game: Played the final 40 minutes in an 8-2 road loss for Saskatoon against Kootenay on December 1, 2006 (26 Saves on 30 Shots)
• First Win: 22 Saves on 23 Shots in a 6-1 home win for Saskatoon over Moose Jaw on December 13, 2006
• First Shutout: 21 Saves in a 2-0 road win for Saskatoon over Red Deer on January 9, 2008
• Last Shutout: 26 Saves in a 3-0 home win for Prince Albert over Kelowna on December 15, 2009
• Last Game and Win: 26 Saves on 29 Shots in an 8-3 home win for Prince Albert over Saskatoon on March 13, 2010
• Most Saves in a Game: 50 on two occasions
• March 13, 2019: 50 Saves on 54 Shots in a 5-4 home shootout win  
• January 12, 2010: 50 Saves on 51 Shots in an 8-1 home win for Prince Albert over Calgary  
• Spent one season in the ECHL
• Was last seen playing in the SPHL with the Louisiana IceGators in 2014-15 

Richard Zemlak (Forward)

• Born on March 3, 1963 in Wynyard, Saskatchewan
• Started junior career in the SJHL with the Regina Pat Blues and Melville Millionaires in 1979-80
• Had 148 points (62 goals and 86 assists) in 210 games with Spokane, Winnipeg, Medicine Hat and Nanaimo from 1980 to 1983
• Recorded two points (one goal and one assist) in four playoff games 
• Was a 10th round pick (209th overall) by St. Louis in the 1981 NHL Draft 
• Had 14 points (two goals and 12 assists) in 132 NHL games with Quebec, Minnesota, Pittsburgh and Calgary from 1986 to 1992
• Was last seen playing in the IHL with the Milwaukee Admirals in 1993-94 
• "He always brought his lunch bucket." - Herb Brooks per Wikipedia 

Jarett Zentner (Forward)

• Born on May 31, 1993 in Red Deer, Alberta
• Had an assist in seven games with Kootenay in 2010-11
• Only Assist: 6-2 road win over Calgary on November 14, 2010 (final career game) 
• Spent parts of two seasons in the AJHL with the Okotoks Oilers and Calgary Mustangs before going to the SJHL and spending two years with the Melfort Mustangs 
• Was last seen playing for Melfort in 2012-13 

Jesse Zetariuk (Defenceman)

• Born on August 25, 1986 in Brandon, Manitoba
• Had 80 points (16 goals and 64 assists) in 297 games with Red Deer, Moose Jaw and Everett from 2002 to 2007 
• Recorded seven points (one goal and six assists) in 53 playoff games 
• First Assist: 3-1 road win for Red Deer over Brandon on September 27, 2002 
• First Goal: 5-3 home loss for Red Deer against Saskatoon on October 8, 2004
• Last Goal: 3-1 home loss for Everett against Portland on January 12, 2007
• Last Assist: 5-1 home win for Everett over Spokane on March 30, 2007 (Game 5)
• Most Points in a Game: One Goal and Four Assists in a 5-3 home win for Moose Jaw over Regina on October 15, 2006
• Spent five seasons in CIS with the Saskatchewan Huskies
• Was last seen playing senior hockey in Saskatchewan with the Wakaw Lakers in 2016-17 

Jesse Zgraggen (Defenceman)

• Born on April 20, 1993 in Lethbridge, Alberta
• Started junior career in the AJHL with the Brooks Bandits in 2009-10
• Had 70 points (12 goals and 58 assists) in 258 games with Chilliwack, Victoria, Calgary and Regina from 2010 to 2014
• Recorded eight points (one goal and seven assists) in 30 playoff games
• First Goal: 5-2 home win for Chilliwack over Prince George on January 12, 2011
• First Assist: 6-4 road loss for Chilliwack against Kelowna on February 2, 2011
• Last Assist: 8-4 home loss for Regina against Brandon on March 23, 2014 (Game 2)
• Last Goal: 5-4 road loss for Regina against Brandon on March 26, 2014 (Game 3)
• Most Points in a Game: One Goal and Two Assists in a 5-2 road win for Regina over Lethbridge on November 6, 2013
• Currently playing in Switzerland for HC Ajoie

Alexei Zhurba (Forward)

• Born on February 26, 1982 (location unknown)
• Had two points (one goal and one assist) in 29 games with Red Deer in 1999-00
• Only Goal: 3-1 road loss to Kootenay on March 25, 2000
• Only Assist: 2-2 home tie with Swift Current on October 5, 1999 
• Appeared in two playoff games 

Barry Ziegler (Forward)

• Born on September 18, 1961 in Regina, Saskatchewan
• Had 96 points (46 goals and 50 assists) in 199 games with Regina from 1978 to 1981
• Recorded 14 points (seven goals and seven assists) in 26 playoff games
• Won a WHL championship in 1980 
• Had one goal in four Memorial Cup games
• Was last seen playing in the IHL with the Flint Generals in 1982-83

Brian Ziegler (Forward)

• Born on January 7, 1961 in Calgary, Alberta
• Started junior career in the SJHL with the Prince Albert Raiders in 1977-78 and won a championship
• Had 132 points (33 goals and 99 assists) in 180 games with Medicine Hat and Billings from 1978 to 1981
• Recorded four points (one goal and three assists) in 12 playoff games
• Was last seen playing in the IHL with the Peoria Prancers in 1982-83 

Koehn Ziemmer (Forward)

• Born on December 8, 2004 in Mayerthorpe, Alberta
• Led the Alberta U15 circuit in goals with 33 in 2017-18 with the Spruce Grove Saints
• Was named the Alberta U15 league's most valuable player and rookie of the year in 2017-18
• Had 260 points (128 goals and 132 assists) in 244 games with Prince George from 2019 to 2025
• Recorded 26 points (10 goals and 16 assists) in 36 playoff games
• First Goal: 5-4 home loss to Kamloops on March 27, 2021 (played in Kamloops)
• First Assist: 5-3 road win over Victoria on March 28, 2021 (played in Kelowna)
• Last Goal: 7-2 road win over Portland on April 4, 2025 (Game 5)
• Last Assist: 4-1 home win over Portland on April 6, 2005 (Game 6)
• Most Points in a Game: Two Goals and Four Assists in a 7-3 home win over Vancouver on December 15, 2021
• Was a third round pick (78th overall) by Los Angeles in the 2023 NHL Draft 
• Currently playing in the AHL with the Ontario Reign 

Reynhold Zilla (Forward)

• Born on Septemebr 24, 1960 in Medicine Hat, Alberta
• Had one assist in 10 games with Medicine Hat in 1978-79
• Was last seen playing in Germany with EV Landsberg in 1987-88 

Ken Zilka (Defenceman)

• Birth date and location unknown
• Appeared in 23 games with Swift Current in 1991-92 

Jeff Zilkie (Forward)

• Born on February 17, 1961 in Prince George, British Columbia
• Had 220 points (95 goals and 125 assists) in 202 games with Billings from 1978 to 1982
• Recorded 20 points (11 goals and nine assists) in 20 playoff games 

Brock Zimak (Forward)

• Born on January 3, 1991 in Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Had three points (one goal and two assists) in 27 games with Tri-City in 2008-09
• First Assist: 6-3 home win over Red Deer on November 9, 2008
• Only Goal and Last Assist: 5-2 road win over Prince George on January 2, 2009
• Most Points in a Game: One Goal and One Assist in a 5-2 road win over Prince George on January 2, 2009
• Appeared in two playoff games
• Last seen playing Junior B in Manitoba with the Charleswood Hawks in 2009-10 
• Currently an insurance broker with PZM Financial Services in Winnipeg 

Nathan Zimbaluk (Defenceman)

• Born on March 4, 1993 in Regina, Saskatchewan
• Appeared in 19 games with Swift Current and Regina from 2009 to 2012
• Played in one playoff game
• Also played in the SJHL with the Melfort Mustangs
• Last seen playing Junior B in Saskatchewan with the Pilot Butte Storm in 2013-14

Mike Zimmel (Forward)

• Born on February 9, 1966 in Edmonton, Alberta
• Started junior career in the AJHL with the Calgary Spurs
• Had 11 points (two goals and nine assists) in 46 games with Calgary from 1982 to 1984
• Recorded an assist in two playoff games 

Brad Zimmer (Forward)

• Born on February 18, 1973 in Daysland, Alberta
• Had 209 points (98 goals and 111 assists) in 268 games with Lethbridge and Red Deer from 1989 to 1994
• Recorded 18 points (10 goals and eight assists) in 44 playoff games  

Myles Zimmer (Forward)

• Born on April 3, 1985 in Tisdale, Saskatchewan
• Won a Telus Cup with the Tisdale Trojans in 2002 
• Had 112 points (57 goals and 55 assists) in 238 games with Prince George from 2002 to 2006
• Appeared in nine playoff games 
• First Goal: 7-6 road loss to Kamloops on September 28, 2002
• First Assist: 7-3 home win over Vancouver on October 4, 2002
• Last Goal: 4-1 home loss to Kamloops on March 4, 2006
• Last Assist: 4-3 overtime road loss to Spokane on March 15, 2006
• Most Points in One Game: Three Goals and One Assist in a 9-8 overtime home win over Tri-City on March 11, 2003
• Spent four seasons in CIS with the Saskatchewan Huskies
• Was last seen playing senior hockey in Saskatchewan with the Elrose Aces in 2011-12 

Rylee Zimmer (Forward)

• Born on March 8, 1997 in Russell, Manitoba
• Had one goal in 49 games with Regina from 2013 to 2014
• Only Goal: 4-3 road win over Prince Albert on September 27, 2014 (scored on a penalty shot)
• Spent the rest of his junior career in MJHL and the SJHL with the Waywayseecappo Wolverines, Flin Flon Bombers, Melville Millionaires, Portage Terriers and Virden Oil Capitals
• Currently playing senior hockey in Saskatchewan with the Langenburg Warriors 

Tyson Zimmer (Forward)

• Born on September 5, 2004 in Russell, Manitoba
• Started junior career in the MJHL with the Waywayseecappo Wolverines in 2020-21
• Had 143 points (64 goals and 79 assists) in 248 games with Brandon, Lethbridge and Vancouver from 2021 to 2025
• Recorded two points (one goal and one assist) in 14 playoff games
• First Goal: 7-2 home win for Brandon over Regina on April 1, 2021 (game played in Regina)
• First Assist: 6-1 road win for Brandon over Swift Current on April 21, 2021
• Last Assist: 3-2 overtime road win for Vancouver over Tri-City on December 6, 2024
• Last Goal: 7-0 road win for Vancouver over Kelowna on January 4, 2025 (final career game) 
• Most Points in One Game: Three on four occasions
• December 9, 2022: Two Goals and One Assist in a 5-3 home win for Lethbridge over Medicine Hat
• January 29, 2023: Two Goals and One Assist in a 10-2 road win for Lethbridge over Edmonton
• February 19, 2024: One Goal and Two Assists in a 6-3 home win for Vancouver over Spokane
• October 19, 2024: One Goal and Two Assists in a 10-1 home win for Vancouver over Prince Albert 
• Finished junior career in the BCHL with the Vernon Vipers
• Had four points (two goals and two assists) in 14 games with the NCAA's Niagara Purple Eagles in 2025-26
• Currently playing senior hockey in Saskatchewan with the Langenburg Warriors 

Cael Zimmerman (Forward)

• Born on January 17, 2001 in Humboldt, Saskatchewan
• Had 98 points (40 goals and 58 assists) in 240 games with Calgary from 2017 to 2022
• Recorded six points (two goals and four assists) in 11 playoff games
• First Goal: 4-3 road win over Kelowna on October 13, 2017
• First Assist: 4-3 home loss to Seattle on October 28, 2017
• Last Goal: 5-2 home win over Swift Current on April 1, 2022
• Last Assist: 8-3 home loss to Red Deer on April 13, 2022
• Most Points in One Game: Three on two occasions
• January 4, 2019: Two Goals and One Assist in a 5-3 home win over Red Deer
• March 31, 2019: One Goal and Two Assists in a 7-6 overtime home loss to Lethbridge (Game 6) 
• Spent one year in U Sports with the Saskatchewan Huskies
• Currently playing senior hockey in Saskatchewan with the Wynyard Monarchs 

Grant Zimmerman (Forward)

• Birth date and location unknown
• Had two points (one goal and one assist) in two games with Winnipeg in 1981-82 

Sean Zimmerman (Defenceman)

• Born on May 24, 1987 in Denver, Colorado
• Had 59 points (10 goals and 49 assists) in 270 games with Spokane from 2003 to 2007
• Recorded two assists in 10 playoff games
• First Goal: 7-4 home win over Portland on October 15, 2003
• First Assist: 6-5 home win over Tri-City on January 10, 2004
• Last Goal: 5-2 home win over Tri-City on March 9, 2007
• Last Assist: 4-1 home loss to Everett on April 1, 2007 (Game 6 - final career game)
• Most Points in One Game: Two on five occasions
• January 10, 2004: Two Assists in a 6-5 home win over Tri-City
• December 15, 2004: One Goal and One Assist in a 7-4 home win over Portland
• February 1, 2005: Two Assists in a 4-3 road loss to Kamloops
• January 7, 2006: Two Assists in a 5-4 shootout home win over Moose Jaw
• December 13, 2006: One Goal and One Assist in a 4-2 home win over Everett 
• Won a bronze medal with the United States at the 2007 World Juniors 
• Was a sixth round pick (170th overall) by New Jersey in the 2005 NHL Draft
• Won the ECHL's Kelly Cup in 2017 with the Colorado Eagles 
• Last seen playing in the ECHL with the Orlando Solar Bears in 2017-18 

Mal Zinger (Forward)

• Born on May 5, 1955 in Lynn Lake, Manitoba
• Started junior career in the BCHL with the Kamloops Rockets in 1971-72
• Had 82 points (27 goals and 55 assists) in 143 games with Calgary and Kamloops from 1972 to 1975
• Recorded one assist in six playoff games
• Was a second round pick (19th overall) by the Cleveland Crusaders in the 1975 WHA Draft and was a 10th round pick (161st overall) by Washington in the 1975 NHL Draft 
• Last seen playing in the IHL with the Dayton Gems in 1976-77 

Christos Zinis (Defenceman)

• Born on January 31, 1997 in Broomfield, Colorado
• Appeared in one game with Moose Jaw in 2012-13
• Last seen playing Junior B in Alberta with the Banff Bears in 2014-15
• Currently an orthopedic surgery resident in Cleveland

Bobby Zinkan (Defenceman)

• Born on February 6, 1995 in Calgary, Alberta
• Had four points (two goals and two assists) in 102 games with Swift Current from 2011 to 2014
• First Goal: 5-3 home win over Saskatoon on October 2, 2013
• Last Goal: 5-2 home win over Vancouver on October 12, 2013
• First Assist: 6-3 road win over Brandon on November 8, 2013
• Last Assist: 6-3 home win over Kamloops on December 17, 2013
• Played in four QMJHL games with the Acadie-Bathurst Titans in 2014-15
• Finished junior career in the MHL with the Summerside Western Capitals
• Spent four years in U Sports with the UPEI Panthers
• Was last seen playing senior hockey in Alberta with the Wetaskiwin Longhorns in 2023-24 
• Currently works in corporate development with Total Specific Solutions in Calgary 

Randy Zinn (Forward)

• Born on May 16, 1960 in Victoria, British Columbia
• Started junior career in the BCHL with the Revelstoke Bruins
• Had 14 points (seven goals and seven assists) in 70 games with Victoria from 1979 to 1981
• Recorded five points (two goals and three assists) in 17 playoff games 

Tim Ziola (Defenceman)

• Born on August 17, 1964 in Vancouver, British Columbia
• Started junior career in the BCHL with the Kelowna Buckaroos in 1981-82
• Had 78 points (20 goals and 58 assists) in 140 games with Seattle from 1982 to 1984
• Appeared in five playoff games
• Finished junior career in the BCHL with the Langley Eagles and Burnaby Blue Hawks 
• Last seen playing with Burnaby in 1984-85 

Micheal Zipp (Defenceman)

• Born on September 20, 1996 in Edmonton, Alberta
• Had 77 points (18 goals and 59 assists) in 299 games with Everett and Calgary from 2012 to 2017
• Recorded six points (one goal and five assists) in 38 playoff games
• First Assist: 4-3 overtime home loss for Everett over Victoria on March 16, 2013 
• First Goal: 9-2 road win for Calgary over Kootenay on October 24, 2014
• Last Goal: 6-5 overtime home win for Calgary over Lethbridge on January 15, 2017
• Last Assist: 6-1 road win for Calgary over Kootenay on March 17, 2017
• Most Points in One Game: Three on two ocassions
• October 24, 2014: One Goal and Two Assists in a 9-2 road win for Calgary over Kootenay 
• November 3, 2015: Two Goals and One Assist in a 6-3 road win for Calgary over Saskatoon
• Spent three seasons in U Sports with the Acadia Axemen
• Was last seen playing for Acadia in 2019-20 
• Currently working as a sales associate for Stryker Medical Equipment in Edmonton 

Aiden Ziprick (Defenceman)

• Born on December 8, 2005 in Russell, Manitoba
• Started junior career in the MJHL with the Waywayseecappo Wolverines
• Had 114 points (33 goals and 81 assists) with Lethbridge and Moose Jaw from 2022 to 2026
• Appeared in 20 playoff games
• Won a WHL championship with Moose Jaw in 2024
• Had two points (one goal and one assist) in four Memorial Cup games
• First Assist: 3-2 home win for Lethbridge over Medicine Hat on December 27, 2022 
• First Goal: 11-1 home win for Moose Jaw over Regina on March 23, 2024
• Last Assist: 4-3 shootout road win for Moose Jaw against Swift Current on March 11, 2026
• Last Goal: 4-1 home loss for Moose Jaw against Swift Current on March 21, 2026 (final career game) 
• Most Points in One Game: Three on five occasions
• January 10, 2025: One Goal and Two Assists in a 5-4 overtime home loss for Moose Jaw against Regina
• March 1, 2025: Three Assists in a 6-2 home win for Moose Jaw over Saskatoon
• March 8, 2025: One Goal and Two Assists in a 7-1 road win for Moose Jaw over Regina
• November 5, 2025: Three Assists in a 6-2 home win for Moose Jaw over Calgary
• December 12, 2025: One Goal and Two Assists in a 6-5 overtime road loss for Moose Jaw against Medicine Hat 
• Currently playing for the NCAA's Bemidji State Beavers

Tomas Zizka (Defenceman)

• Born on May 28, 2005 in Zlin, Czechia
• Had two assists in 34 games with Saskatoon and Swift Current from 2022 to 2023
• Appeared in eight playoff games
• First Assist: 6-2 home win for Saskatoon over Red Deer on January 7, 2023
• Last Assist: 6-1 home win for Saskatoon over Prince Albert on January 20, 2023
• Currently playing in Czechia with Pirati Chomutov
• Father Tomas played in the NHL 

Benjamin Zloty (Defenceman)

• Born on February 24, 2002 in Calgary, Alberta
• Was named the top defenceman in the Alberta U18 league with the Calgary Royals in 2018-19 
• Had 189 points (26 goals and 163 assists) in 207 games with Kootenay and Winnipeg from 2018 to 2023
• Led the league in defensive assists (68) and points (81) in 2022-23 
• Record 40 points (three goals and 37 assists) in 34 playoff games 
• Led the league in assists with 23 during the 2023 playoffs 
• First Assist: 5-2 road win for Winnipeg over Regina on September 29, 2019
• First Goal: 5-4 overtime home win for Winnipeg over Kamloops on December 7, 2019
• Last Goal: 3-0 home win for Winnipeg over Saskatoon on April 28, 2023 (Game 1)
• Last Assist: 4-2 road loss for Winnipeg against Seattle on May 17, 2023 (Game 4)
• Most Points in One Game: Four on two occasions
• February 12, 2022: Four Assists in an 8-2 home win for Winnipeg over Swift Current
• March 31, 2023: Four Assists in a 5-3 home win for Winnipeg over Medicine Hat (Game 1) 
• Spent three seasons in the ECHL with the Norfolk Admirals
• Currently playing in Hungary with Fehervar AV19
• Brother Jackson played in the AJHL, BCHL and MJHL 

Steven Zonneveld (Defenceman)

• Born on August 20, 2001 in Calgary, Alberta
• Had eight points (one goal and seven assists) in 64 games with Regina from 2018 to 2020
• First Assist: 2-1 home loss to Moose Jaw on September 30, 2018 (first career game)
• Only Goal: 2-1 home win over Moose Jaw on December 14, 2018 
• Last Assist: 5-2 road loss to Prince Albert on February 18, 2020
• Also played in the AJHL with the Drumheller Dragons in 2019-10
• Currently working with the National Bank of Canada in Calgary 

Luka Zorko (Defenceman)

• Born on February 27, 1997 in Novo Mesto, Slovenia
• Had one goal in 26 games with Prince George in 2015-16
• Appeared in one playoff game
• Only Goal: 4-3 home win over Lethbridge on November 2, 2015
• Currently playing in Romania with Dunarea Galati 

Jeff Zorn (Defenceman)

• Born on July 14, 1979 in Tisdale, Saskatchewan
• Had 110 points (34 goals and 76 assists) in 261 games with Moose Jaw, Edmonton, Prince George and Saskatoon from 1995 to 2000
• Recorded six points (one goal and five assists) in 21 playoff games  
• First Assist: 4-1 home win for Edmonton over Calgary on December 13, 1996
• First Goal: 6-4 road win for Edmonton over Red Deer on December 20, 1996
• Last Goal: 6-3 home win for Saskatoon over Regina on April 3, 2000 (Game 4)
• Last Assist: 6-2 home loss for Saskatoon against Calgary on April 11, 2000 (Game 2)
• Most Points in One Game: One Goal and Three Assists in a 10-5 home win for Prince George over Kamloops on October 2, 1999
• Spent five seasons in CIS with the Alberta Golden Bears
• Was last seen playing senior hockey in Alberta with the Fort Saskatchewan Chiefs in 2006-07
• Currently working as a urologist in Comox, British Columbia 

John Zsednai (Forward)

• Birth date and location unknown
• Had five assists in 27 games with Lethbridge from 1978 to 1980 

Craig Zubersky (Defenceman)

• Born on May 31, 1983 in Victoria, British Columbia
• Spent two years in the BCHL with the Victoria Salsa and Powell River Kings
• Won a BCHL championship with Victoria in 2001
• Played in two games with the NCAA's Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks in 2002
• Had 16 points (three goals and 13 assists) in 47 games with Kootenay in 2002-03
• Appeared in one playoff game
• First Assist: 5-3 road loss to Regina on November 1, 2002 (first career game)
• First Goal: 5-2 road win over Tri-City on December 10, 2002
• Last Goal: 5-2 home win over Lethbridge on December 29, 2002
• Last Assist: 5-4 overtime road win over Vancouver on February 15, 2003
• Most Points in One Game: Two Assists in a 5-4 overtime road win over Vancouver on February 15, 2003
• Finished junior career with the Victoria Salsa
• Last seen playing in the ECHL with the Victoria Salmon Kings in 2004-05  

Yegor Zudilov (Forward)

• Born on September 10, 2000 in Omsk, Russia
• Had 23 points (seven goals and 16 assists) in 64 games with Lethbridge in 2017-18
• Recorded four points (one goal and three assists) in 16 playoff games
• First Goal: 7-2 home win over Medicine Hat on October 22, 2017
• First Assist: 7-4 home loss to Seattle on October 29, 2017
• Last Assist: 7-4 road win over Brandon on April 11, 2018 (Game 4)
• Last Goal: 4-3 road loss to Swift Current on April 28, 2018 (Game 5)
• Most Points in One Game: Two on four occasions
• October 27, 2017: Two Goals in a 5-4 home win over Calgary 
• October 29, 2017: Two Assists in a 7-4 home loss to Seattle
• February 27, 2018: One Goal and One Assist in a 4-3 home win over Moose Jaw
• April 11, 2018: Two Assists in a 7-4 road win over Brandon (Game 4)
• Last seen playing in Russia for Kristall Saratov in 2022-23

Greg Zuk (Forward)

• Born on January 20, 1966 in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
• Had 27 points (six goals and 21 assists) in 94 games with Kelowna from 1983 to 1985
• Recorded an assist in five playoff games 

Dion Zukiwsky (Defenceman)

• Born on May 5, 1975 in St. Paul, Alberta
• Was the top defenceman in the Alberta U15 league with the Red Deer Chiefs in 1990-91 
• Had 130 points (36 goals and 94 assists) in 276 games with Regina from 1992 to 1996
• Recorded nine points (three goals and six assists) in 32 playoff games 
• Spent four years in CIAU with the Alberta Golden Bears
• Was last seen playing in Germany with ESC Erfurt in 2000-01 
• Currently works as the branch manager for Scotia Wealth Management in Red Deer, Alberta
• Father Dennis played in CIAU for the Alberta Golden Bears
• Brother Jon played in the WHL
• Brother Tyler player in the AJHL 

Jarret Zukiwsky (Forward)

• Born on December 7, 1972 in Pincher Creek, Alberta
• Had 120 points (55 goals and 65 assists) in 219 games with Victoria, Kamloops and Moose Jaw from 1989 to 1993
• Recorded seven points (three goals and four assists) in 16 playoff games 
• Spent four seasons in CIAU with the Lethbridge Pronghorns
• Was last seen playing in the West Coast Hockey League with the Fresno Falcons in 2002-03

Jon Zukiwsky (Forward)

• Born October 7, 1977 in St. Paul, Alberta
• Had 193 points (87 goals and 106 assists) in 301 games with Red Deer from 1993 to 1998
• Recorded 20 points (11 goals and nine assists) in 35 playoff games 
• Was a fourth round pick (95th overall) by St. Louis in the 1996 NHL Draft
• Spent two seasons in CIAU with the Alberta Golden Bears
• Was last seen playing in the ACAC with the Grant MacEwan Griffins in 2001-02
• Currently working as an associate director with Marcus and Millchap commercial real estate in Edmonton 
• Father Dennis played in CIAU for the Alberta Golden Bears
• Brother Dion played in the WHL
• Brother Tyler player in the AJHL

Aaron Zulinick (Defenceman)

• Born on April 28, 2008 in Kamloops, British Columbia
• Had two points (one goal and one assist) in 16 games with Portland from 2024 to 2025 
• Only Assist: 5-2 home win over Seattle on December 14, 2024
• Only Goal: 6-3 home win over Wenatchee on November 14, 2025
• Currently playing in the BCHL with the Vernon Vipers 

Randy Zulinick (Forward)

• Born on March 5, 1967 in Mackenzie, British Columbia
• Played in 10 games with Seattle from 1984 to 1986
• Spent next two seasons in the BCHL with the Juan de Fuca Whalers
• Played in the NCAA for four seasons with Ilinois-Chicago Flames
• Last seen playing for Illinois-Chicago in 1991-92
• Currently the senior vice president of Arrow Reload Systems in Kamloops, British Columbia 

Andy Zulyniak (Defenceman)

• Born on February 25, 1985 in Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Started junior career in the MJHL with the St. James Canadians in 2001-02
• Had eight points (three goals and five assists) in 59 games with Prince Albert from 2001 to 2003
• Recorded two assists in eight playoff games with Brandon in 2005
• First Goal: 3-2 home win for Prince Albert over Calgary on December 28, 2002
• First Assist: 5-4 overtime road loss for Prince Albert against Saskatoon on January 3, 2003
• Last Goal: 4-3 road loss for Prince Albert against Swift Current on February 25, 2003
• Last Assist: 3-2 home win for Brandon over Kelowna on May 10, 2005 (Game 3)
• Most Points in One Game: Two Assists in a 5-4 overtime road loss for Prince Albert against Saskatoon on January 3, 2003
• Finished junior career in the BCHL with the Vernon Vipers
• Spent five years in CIS with the Lakehead Thunderwolves
• Was last seen playing senior hockey in Manitoba with the Morden Redskins in 2013-14
• Currently the skills coach for the Rink Hockey Academy U18 prep program in Winnipeg 

Chris Zulyniak (Forward)

• Born on January 8, 1974 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan
• Had eight points (two goals and six assists) in 90 games with Regina from 1992 to 1994
• Appeared in 10 playoff games
• Last seen playing in the SJHL with the Yorkton Terriers in 1994-95 

Shane Zulyniak (Defenceman)

• Born on June 24, 1974 in Sherwood Park, Alberta
• Had 127 points (27 goals and 100 assists) in 318 games with Prince Albert from 1990 to 1995
• Recorded four assists in 26 playoff games
• Spent four years in CIAU with the Calgary Dinos
• Last seen playing in Germany with EHC Straubing in 2000-01
• Was an assistant coach and assistant general manager with Kamloops from 2007 to 2009 

Eli Zummack (Forward)

• Born on March 22, 2000 in Kelowna, Britsh Columbia
• Had 239 points (70 goals and 169 assists) in 254 games with Spokane from 2016 to 2021
• Recorded 19 points (six goals and 13 assists) in 22 playoff games 
• Led the WHL in assists during the 2019-20 season with 64
• Was named the league's most sportsmanlike player in 2020-21 
• First Goal: 10-1 home win over Vancouver on November 25, 2016
• First Assist: 6-5 home loss to Edmonton on November 26, 2016
• Last Assist: 8-3 home win over Seattle on May 1, 2021
• Last Goal: 5-1 road loss to Everett on May 7, 2021
• Most Points in One Game: Five Assists in a 6-3 road win over Calgary on March 7, 2020
• Currently playing senior hockey in British Columbia with the Hazelton Wolverines 

Dominic Zwerger (Forward)

• Born on July 16, 1996 in Dornbirn, Austria
• Had 194 points (88 goals and 106 assists) in 256 games with Spokane and Everett from 2013 to 2017
• Recorded 22 points (eight goals and 14 assists) in 26 playoff games
• First Goal: 6-3 home win for Spokane over Kelowna on October 8, 2013
• First Assist: 3-1 home loss for Spokane against Portland on November 2, 2013
• Last Assist: 5-4 overtime road loss for Everett against Seattle on April 11, 2017 (Game 3)
• Last Goal: 4-1 road loss for Everett against Seattle on April 14, 2017 (Game 4) 
• Most Points in One Game: Four on four occasions
• February 23, 2014: Three Goals and One Assist in a 9-4 home win for Spokane over Kamloops
• January 31, 2016: Three Goals and One Assist in a 4-1 road win for Spokane over Everett
• November 15, 2016: Two Goals and Two Assists in a 6-1 home win for Everett over Calgary
• February 24, 2017: One Goal and Three Assists in a 4-1 home win for Everett over Portland 
• Won a Spengler Cup in 2022 with HC Ambri-Piotta 
• Currently playing in Switzerland for EHC Biel-Bienne