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Zach Werenski

Born:July 19, 1997Draft:2015 Blue Jackets, 8th Overall
Hometown:Grosse Pointe, MI, USAPosition:D
Known For:Shoots:Left
National Team:USA

Zachary Werenski (born July 19, 1997) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who plays for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). Werenski was drafted eighth overall by the Blue Jackets in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

Zach Werenski Columbus Blue Jackets
Zach Werenski with the Columbus Blue Jackets (Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers)

Zach Werenski Statistics

Deeper Dive

Achievements

  • U17 WHC Gold Medal — 2013-14
  • NCAA (B1G) All-Rookie Team — 2014-15
  • NCAA (B1G) First All-Star Team — 2014-15
  • AHL Calder Cup Champion — 2015-16
  • AHL Playoffs Most Assists by Rookie (9) — 2015-16
  • NCAA (B1G) Champion — 2015-16
  • NCAA (B1G) Defensive Player of the Year — 2015-16
  • NCAA (B1G) First All-Star Team — 2015-16
  • NCAA (West) First All-American Team — 2015-16
  • U20 WJC All-Star Team — 2015-16
  • U20 WJC Best Defenseman — 2015-16
  • U20 WJC Best Plus/Minus (+10) — 2015-16
  • U20 WJC Bronze Medal — 2015-16
  • U20 WJC Most Goals by Defenseman (2) — 2015-16
  • U20 WJC Most Points by Defenseman (9) — 2015-16
  • U20 WJC Top 3 Player on Team — 2015-16
  • NHL All-Rookie Team — 2016-17
  • NHL Rookie of the Month (November) — 2016-17
  • NHL Most Goals by Defenseman (20) — 2019-20

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