Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Bowen Byram

How Bowen Byram built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Bowen Byram is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL. He formerly played for the Colorado Avalanche. Byram has also represented Canada in international ice hockey competitions.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2016: Drafted to Vancouver Giants

In 2016, Byram was selected third overall by the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League (WHL) at the 2016 WHL Bantam Draft, and signed with the team shortly afterwards.

2016: Vancouver Giants Draft Byram

In 2016, the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League (WHL) selected Byram third overall in the WHL Bantam Draft.

October 21, 2017: First WHL Goal

On October 21, 2017, playing his first full season with the Giants, Byram scored his first WHL goal as part of a 5–2 victory over the Regina Pats.

2017: U-17 Hockey Challenge

In 2017, Byram represented Canada at the World U-17 Hockey Challenge.

2018: IIHF World U18 Championships

In 2018, Byram joined Canada for the IIHF World U18 Championships in Russia and won a gold medal at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.

July 19, 2019: Signs with Avalanche

On July 19, 2019, Byram signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Colorado Avalanche.

2019: Avalanche Draft Byram

In 2019, Byram was drafted fourth overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL entry draft.

2019: Training Camp with Avalanche

In 2019, Byram was invited to join the Avalanche for their training camp, but was returned to the Giants for the 2019–20 season.

2020: Named to Canadian Junior Team

In 2020, Bowen Byram was named to the Canadian junior team for the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where he recorded two assists in seven games and won a gold medal.

January 21, 2021: NHL Debut

On January 21, 2021, Byram made his NHL debut with the Colorado Avalanche in a 4–2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.

October 13, 2021: First NHL Goal

On October 13, 2021, Byram scored his first NHL goal against Marc-André Fleury of the Chicago Blackhawks.

2021: Named Alternate Captain for World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

In 2021, Bowen Byram was initially named an alternate captain for the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. After a wrist injury to captain Kirby Dach, Byram and Dylan Cozens were promoted to the role. He scored one goal and five points in seven games, helping Canada capture second place and being named to the Media All-Star team in 2021.

2022: Stanley Cup Playoffs

During the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs, Byram was a break-out player, helping the Colorado Avalanche win the championship.

July 1, 2023: Contract Extension

On July 1, 2023, the Avalanche signed Byram to a two-year, $7.7 million contract extension.

March 6, 2024: Traded to the Sabres

On March 6, 2024, the Avalanche traded Byram to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for centre Casey Mittelstadt.

2024: Represents Canada at IIHF World Championship

In 2024, Bowen Byram represented Canada at the IIHF World Championship in Czechia, after the Buffalo Sabres did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. Byram recorded one goal and five points in nine games, with Canada finishing in fourth place after losing to the Swedish national team in the bronze-medal match.