Sports stats



WHL Tri-City Americans

Parker Wotherspoon Selected by New York Islanders at NHL Draft

June 27, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Tri-City Americans News Release


KENNEWICK, WA - The Tri-City Americans are proud to announce that 17-year-old defenseman Parker Wotherspoon was selected by the New York Islanders in the fourth round, 112th overall of the 2015 NHL Draft at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Fla.

Wotherspoon is the 59th player, 51st skater and 26th defenseman drafted in franchise history. This is the first time the Americans have had multiple players selected at the NHL Draft since 2010 when both Brooks Macek and Patrick Holland were selected.

Tri-City had two defenseman drafted for the first time since 2004 when Logan Stephenson and Clayton Stoner were picked.

"It is a thrill for Parker to be selected by the New York Islanders and our entire organization and fans share in his excitement at this moment in his career," Americans Governor/GM Bob Tory said. "We look forward for him to continue to be a key part of our club next season."

The Surrey, B.C. native had a career-high nine goals, 33 assists and 93 penalty minutes while playing in all 72 games in his second season in an Americans uniform. He was the leading scorer among defenseman and sixth overall in team scoring.

Check out the Tri-City Americans Statistics



Western Hockey League Stories from June 27, 2015


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Tri-City Americans Stories



Sports Statistics from the Stats Crew
OurSports Central