Terik Parascak named BC Division nominee for Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy
The Prince George Cougars are excited to announce that forward Terik Parascak has been named the BC Division nominee for the Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy, presented each season to the WHL Rookie of the Year.
The 17-year-old product of Lethbridge, Alta., enjoyed an outstanding rookie campaign, recording 105 points (43G-62A) in 68 games to finish eighth in scoring among all WHL players, while leading all WHL rookies.
The 5-foot-11, 179-pound right winger earned WHL Rookie of the Month honours on three separate occasions during the 2023-24 season, including September/October, December and March.
Parascak’s 105 points represent the first time a rookie has surpassed the 100-point plateau since former Calgary Hitmen forward Pavel Brendl registered 134 points during the 1998-99 season.
Ranked 14th among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting in its midterm rankings for the 2024 NHL Draft, Parascak opened his season with a bang, notching a career-high four goals and six points September 29, 2023. He didn’t slow down from there, producing 16 other outings with three or more points, including a four-point game and a five-point game.
Parascak was originally selected by the Cougars in the fourth round (76th overall) of the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft.
All individual WHL Division Award winners will be eligible for the 2024 WHL Awards, which will be announced from Tuesday, April 30 through Thursday, May 9.
WHL Rookie of the Year – Division Winners
B.C. Division – Terik Parascak (Lethbridge, Alta.), Prince George Cougars
Central Division – Gavin McKenna (Whitehorse, Yukon), Medicine Hat Tigers
East Division – Evan Gardner (Fort St. John, B.C.), Saskatoon Blades
U.S. Division – Julius Miettinen (Helsinki, Finland), Everett Silvertips
About the Western Hockey League
Regarded as the world’s finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alberta. The WHL offers a world-class player experience featuring three key cornerstones: hockey development, education, and a safe and positive environment for all participants. A diverse and inclusive organization, the WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 16 located in Western Canada and six in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. A member of the Canadian Hockey League, the WHL has been a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League for close to 60 years. The WHL is also a leading provider of hockey scholarships with over 375 graduates each year receiving WHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canada’s National Junior Hockey Team.
