Zeev Buium is a defender from USA who plays for Vancouver Canucks in the NHL.

What team does Zeev Buium play for?

Zeev plays for Vancouver Canucks in the NHL.

How tall is Zeev Buium?

Zeev Buium is 183 cm (6'0") tall.

How much does Zeev Buium weigh?

Zeev Buium weighs 84 kg (185 lbs).

When was Zeev Buium born?

Zeev Buium was born on 2005-12-07 in Laguna Niguel, CA, USA.

What is Zeev Buium's nationality?

Zeev Buium holds nationality from USA and Israel.

Zeev Buium

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Date of Birth: Dec 07, 2005
Age: 20
Place of Birth: Laguna Niguel, CA, USA
Nation: USA / Israel
Youth Team: -
Position: D
Height: 183 cm / 6'0"
Weight: 84 kg / 185 lbs
Shoots: L
Contract: 26/27

Player Type: Cerebral Tactician
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NHL Rights: Vancouver Canucks / Signed
Drafted: 2024 round 1 #12 overall by Minnesota Wild
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Buium scans ahead of each retrieval, plans his escape route in advance of collecting the puck, makes sure to draw in at least one forechecker, and then beats them with near-comical ease, keying a clean breakout and activating into the rush. He is intelligent, deceptive, skilled, even creative in a part of the game where being efficient would suffice. -EliteProspects 2024 NHL Draft Guide

Brothers: Ben Buium & Shai Buium

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S	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	POST	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
18-19	Los Angeles Jr. Kings 13U AAA	13U AAA	56	19	17	36	40	-
19-20	Shattuck St. Mary's 14U AAA	14U AAA	56	2	14	16	26	-
20-21	Shattuck St. Mary's 15U AAA	15U AAA	43	6	27	33	38	-
21-22	U.S. National U17 Team	NTDP	49	4	9	13	16	-
	USNTDP Juniors	USHL	32	2	3	5	10	-17
22-23	U.S. National U18 Team	NTDP	63	5	35	40	44	47
	USNTDP Juniors	USHL	23	2	10	12	20	16
	USA U18	WJC-18	7	1	5	6	0	5
23-24	Univ. of Denver	NCAA	42	11	39	50	20	33
	USA U20	WJC-20	7	3	2	5	4	11
24-25	Univ. of Denver	NCAA	41	13	35	48	44	17
	Minnesota Wild	NHL	0	0	0	0	0	-	Playoffs	4	0	1	1	4	-1
	USA U20	WJC-20	7	2	4	6	2	10
	USA	WC	8	1	3	4	0	2
25-26	Minnesota Wild	NHL	31	3	11	14	8	-9
	Vancouver Canucks	NHL	45	3	9	12	33	-24
26-27	Vancouver Canucks	NHL	-	-	-	-	-	-

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S	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	POST	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
14-15	Team California	Brick Invitational	6	0	0	0	2	-
17-18	Anaheim Jr. Ducks	QC Int PW	3	1	1	2	2	-

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Wed 15/04		vs
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League	Years	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM	+/-	Years	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM	+/-
13U AAA	1	56	19	17	36	0.64	40	-	0
14U AAA	1	56	2	14	16	0.29	26	-	0
15U AAA	1	43	6	27	33	0.77	38	-	0
Brick Invitational	1	6	0	0	0	0.00	2	-	0
NCAA	2	83	24	74	98	1.18	64	50	0
NHL	3	76	6	20	26	0.34	41	-33	1	4	0	1	1	0.25	4	-1
NTDP	2	112	9	44	53	0.47	60	47*	0
QC Int PW	1	3	1	1	2	0.67	2	-	0
USHL	2	55	4	13	17	0.31	30	-1	0
WC	1	8	1	3	4	0.50	0	2	0
WJC-18	1	7	1	5	6	0.86	0	5	0
WJC-20	2	14	5	6	11	0.79	6	21	0

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Zeev Buium Career Highlights

Season	Awards by Season
2022-2023	U18 WJC Gold Medal
2023-2024	Hobey Baker Memorial Award Nominee NCAA (Championship) All-Tournament Team NCAA (Championship) Winner NCAA (NCHC) All-Rookie Team NCAA (NCHC) All-Tournament Team NCAA (NCHC) Best Offensive Defenseman NCAA (NCHC) Champion NCAA (NCHC) First All-Star Team NCAA (NCHC) Rookie of the Year NCAA (USCHO) First Team NCAA (West) First All-American Team U20 WJC Best Plus/Minus (+11) U20 WJC Gold Medal U20 WJC Most Goals by Defenseman (3)
2024-2025	Hobey Baker Memorial Award Finalist NCAA (Championship) All-Tournament Team NCAA (NCHC) All-Tournament Team NCAA (NCHC) Best Offensive Defenseman NCAA (NCHC) First All-Star Team NCAA (NCHC) Player of the Year NCAA (USCHO) First Team NCAA (USCHO) Player of the Year NCAA (West) First All-American Team U20 WJC Gold Medal World Championship Gold Medal

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Zeev Buium Biography and Trivia

Drafted 2020, 1 #22 by Saskatoon Blades in the WHL US Prospect Draft
2024 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #7 by Elite Prospects
2024 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #6 by ISS Hockey
2024 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #9 by FCHockey
2024 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #4 by TSN/Craig Button
2024 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #9 by McKeen's Hockey
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2024 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #4 by NHL Central Scouting