Cougars forward Parascak named WHL Rookie of the Week
Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today that Prince George Cougars forward Terik Parascak has been named WHL Rookie of the Week for the week ending October 1, 2023.
The 17-year-old forward led all WHL first-year players with seven points (5G-2A), a total that included a six-point game as Prince George earned two victories on the road versus the Victoria Royals.
Parascak started his week Friday, September 29 with four goals and two assists, helping the Cougars to an 11-2 victory versus the Royals.
He tallied a pair of power-play goals, a short-handed marker as well as one goal at even strength in the contest and was named the game’s First Star.
The following evening Parascak, who hails from Lethbridge, Alta. scored once as Prince George defeated Victoria 5-3.
The 5-foot-11, 179-pound forward begins the week leading the WHL in goals (eight) and points (12).
Parascak was originally selected by the Cougars in the fourth round of the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft; in eight career WHL regular season contests, he has totalled 12 points (8G-4A).
Terik Parascak and the Prince George Cougars are next in action Tuesday, October 3 when they open a two-game home series versus the Kelowna Rockets (7:00 p.m. PT, CN Centre).
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.