Zachary Aston-Reese

Jersey Number: 27

Center

6'1" (185cm)

August 10, 1994

Left

203 lbs (92kg)

Staten Island, New York, USA

Played in his first season with the Blue Jackets in 2024-25, finishing with 6-11-17 in 79 appearances.
Set single-season career highs in assists, points and games played in 2024-25.
Made his Columbus debut on Oct. 10, 2024 and notched his first goal a week later on Oct. 17 vs. Buffalo (Devon Levi).
Has collected 48-49-97 and 153 penalty minutes in 389 career games with the Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Anaheim Ducks and Pittsburgh Penguins over eight seasons since making his NHL debut in 2017.
Skated in his first NHL game on Feb. 3, 2018 at New Jersey and scored his first two career goals on Feb. 13, 2018 vs. Ottawa (Mike Condon).
Has added 32-44-76 and 127 PIM in 123 games in the American Hockey League with the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins (2017-19) and Grand Rapids Griffins (2023-24).
Played college hockey at Northeastern University from 2013-17 and collected 66-82-148 and 182 penalty minutes in 145 games.
Won numerous awards while at Northeastern, including being named the 2016-17 Hockey East Player of the Year, New England Best Forward and Most Valuable Player, NCAA First All-American Team and a finalist for the Hobey Bake Award after leading college hockey in goals and points with 31-32-63 in 38 outings.
Also played in the United States Hockey League from 2011-13 with the Des Moines Buccaneers and Lincoln Stars, recording 16-34-50 and 188 penalty minutes in 140 contests.

Season	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	SOG
2024-2025	79	6	11	17	-15	27	101
2025-2026	17	0	3	3	1	6	13
Totals	96	6	14	20	-14	33	114