History of Zach Benson in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 13, 2026

Zachary Ruben Benson is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing as a winger for the Buffalo Sabres in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 13th overall by the Sabres in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, marking the beginning of his professional career.

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May 12, 2005: Zachary Ruben Benson Born

On May 12, 2005, Zachary Ruben Benson was born, marking the birth of the Canadian professional ice hockey player.

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2018: Transferred to Yale Hockey Academy

In 2018, Zach Benson transferred to Yale Hockey Academy and in his first season with the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL), he recorded six goals and 19 points in 28 regular season games, with an additional four points in five postseason games..

2019: Named CSSHL Most Valuable Player

During the 2019–20 season, Benson scored 30 goals and recorded 86 points in 30 games for Yale, leading to him being named the CSSHL most valuable player.

2020: Selected by Winnipeg Ice in WHL Bantam Draft

In 2020, Zach Benson was selected 14th overall by the Winnipeg Ice of the Western Hockey League (WHL) in the WHL Bantam Draft, and he signed with the team on April 29.

2022: Won Gold at Hlinka Gretzky Cup

At the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, Zach Benson contributed two goals and five assists in five games, helping Canada win gold.

2022: Finished Third in WHL Scoring

In the 2022–23 season, Zach Benson finished third in WHL scoring with 36 goals and 98 points in 60 games.

July 28, 2023: Signed Entry-Level Contract with Buffalo Sabres

On July 28, 2023, Zach Benson signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Buffalo Sabres.

2023: Drafted by Buffalo Sabres

In 2023, Zach Benson was drafted 13th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL entry draft.

2026: Scored First Playoff Goal

In 2026, Zach Benson scored his first playoff goal on April 26 during Game 4 of the Sabres' first round series against the Boston Bruins during the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.