History of Bowen Byram in Timeline

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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June 13, 2001: Bowen Byram Born

On June 13, 2001, Bowen Byram was born. He is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman.

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2015: Top Scoring Defenseman

During the 2015 AMBHL season, Byram was the top-scoring defenceman in the league, with 22 goals and 37 assists in 34 games.

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.

November 22, 2018: Surpassed Previous Season Totals

On November 22, 2018, only 23 games into the 2018–19 season, Byram scored his seventh goal of the season, surpassing his previous season totals.

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.

January 13, 2019: WHL On the Run Player of the Week

On January 13, 2019, after a five-point game against the Kamloops Blazers, Byram was named the WHL On the Run Player of the Week.

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.

2020: WHL Player of the Month

In 2020, Byram was named the WHL Player of the Month after returning from the World Juniors, with seven goals and 17 assists through 12 games in February.

2020: COVID-19 Contracted

In 2020, while in concussion protocols, Byram contracted COVID-19, which exacerbated his symptoms, particularly vertigo.

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.

2022: Lower-Body Injury

During the 2022-23 NHL season, Byram suffered a lower-body injury during the Avalanche's November trip to New York.

July 1, 2023: Contract Extension

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

2023: Career-High Season

During the 2022–23 season, Byram recorded a career-high 10 goals and 24 points. The season concluded in 2023.

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.