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Zach Werenski

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American ice hockey player

United StatesAthletesBorn 1997 · age 29
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Zachary Kenneth Werenski is an American professional ice hockey player who is a defenseman and alternate captain for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL).

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Werenski playing for the University of Michigan Wolverines in February 2015.Werenski playing for the University of Michigan Wolverines in February 2015.Werenski (right) checking Lars Eller in February 2022.Werenski (right) checking Lars Eller in February 2022.

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Columbus Blue Jackets2015
Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey

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J. T. CompherAlso played for Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockeyJosh NorrisAlso played for Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockeyJacob TroubaAlso played for Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockeyMarty TurcoAlso played for Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockeyKyle ConnorAlso played for Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockeyCarl HagelinAlso played for Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey

About this person

Zachary Kenneth Werenski is an American professional ice hockey player who is a defenseman and alternate captain for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). Drafted eighth overall by Columbus in the 2015 NHL entry draft, Werenski has become one of the most accomplished players in franchise history. In 2026, he won the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman. Werenski was co-recipient in June 2026 of the Excellence in Sports Award from the National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame in Troy, Michigan.

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United States
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Athlete
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Born 1997 · age 29
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