Bowen Byram


Bowen Byram is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing as a prospect to the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League. He was selected fourth overall by the Avalanche in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Junior

Byram set a Western Hockey League record, scoring six overtime goals in a season for the Giants. Byram ranked third among defensemen in the 2018–19 WHL season with 71 points in 67 games. During the 2019 WHL playoffs, he finished as the scoring leader with eight goals and 18 assists in 22 games.

Professional

Byram was selected fourth overall by the Colorado Avalanche during the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. On July 19, the Avalanche signed Byram to a three-year, entry-level contract.

International play

Byram played with Team Canada winning a gold medal at the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.

Personal

He is the son of former NHL forward, Shawn Byram, who played briefly with the New York Islanders and Chicago Blackhawks.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International