WHL Prince George Cougars

Terik Parascak Named BC Division Nominee for Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy

Published on April 3, 2024 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince George Cougars News Release


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

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