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WHL Announces Weekly Award Winners

October 23, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL) News Release


Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced today Washington Capitals prospect Andrew Cristall of the Kelowna Rockets has been named Tempo WHL Player of the Week for the week ending October 22, 2023.

Cristall, who was selected by the Capitals in the second round (40th overall) of the 2023 NHL Draft, recorded nine points (1G-8A) in three games as the Rockets went 3-0-0-0 this past week. All eight of Cristall's assists were primary helpers.

The 5-foot-10, 175-pound right winger from Burnaby, B.C., started his week by registering four assists Wednesday, October 18 as the Rockets doubled up the Swift Current Broncos by a 6-3 score. All of Cristall's assists were primary, and he set up the game-winning goal by Gabriel Szturc. Cristall was named First Star of the game.

The 18-year-old followed up with two more assists Friday, October 20 as the Rockets edged the Tri-City Americans in a shootout by a 4-3 margin. Once again, both of Cristall's assists were primary helpers. He also scored the shootout clinching goal.

Wrapping up the week, Cristall posted three more points (1G-2A) Saturday, October 21 as the Rockets defeated the Vancouver Giants by a 6-5 score. After opening the scoring with his seventh goal of the season, Cristall pitched in with two more primary assists, including setting up Szturc for another game-winning goal. Cristall was named the Second Star of the contest.

Winners of three straight games, the Rockets sit second in the WHL's B.C. Division with a record of 6-4-1-0.

Cristall's big week moves him into fourth place in the WHL scoring race, having secured 23 points (7G-16A) in 10 games. He is currently riding a seven-game point streak, which has seen him notch 19 points (5G-14A) since Saturday, October 7. Cristall has found his way to the scoresheet in nine of his 10 games this season.

Originally selected by the Kelowna Rockets in the first round (eighth overall) of the 2020 WHL Prospects Draft, Cristall has put up 192 points (76G-116A) in 139 WHL Regular Season games. He was named to the WHL's B.C. Division First All-Star Team in 2022-23.

Andrew Cristall and the Kelowna Rockets return to action Wednesday, October 25 (7:05 p.m. PT) when they host the Victoria Royals at Prospera Place.

2023-24 Tempo WHL Player of the Week

October 16, 2023: Ryder Ritchie, Prince Albert Raiders

October 10, 2023: Easton Armstrong, Wenatchee Wild

October 2, 2023: Jagger Firkus, Moose Jaw Warriors (Seattle Kraken)

September 25, 2023: Zac Funk, Prince George Cougars

WILD NETMINDER HAUSER NAMED WHL GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK

Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced today Wenatchee Wild netminder Daniel Hauser has been named WHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending October 22, 2023.

Hauser, 19, went 1-1-0-0 with a 1.00 goals-against average, .970 save percentage, and one shutout this past week.

The 5-foot-11, 156-pound puckstopper started the week Wednesday, October 18 by making 26 saves on 28 shots as the Wild fell to the Tri-City Americans by a 2-1 score.

The product of Chestermere, Alta., bounced back Friday, October 20, turning aside all 39 shots sent his way to collect his first shutout of the season while backstopping the Wild to a 4-0 victory over the Vancouver Giants. Hauser was named the First Star of the game for his performance.

Through nine games this season, the veteran goaltender is 3-5-1-0 with a 3.56 GAA, .906 SV% and one shutout.

Originally selected by the Winnipeg ICE in the sixth round (120th overall) of the 2019 WHL Draft, Hauser has appeared in 99 career WHL Regular Season contests, going 81-12-4-0 with a 2.35 GAA, .913 SV% and 11 shutouts. He was named the WHL's East Division First All-Star Team in back-to-back seasons (2021-22, 2022-23).

Daniel Hauser and the Wenatchee Wild return to action Tuesday, October 24 (6 p.m. PT) when they host the Kamloops Blazers at Town Toyota Center.

2023-24 WHL Goaltender of the Week

October 16, 2023: Jan Špunar, Portland Winterhawks

October 10, 2023: Kyle Kelsey, Red Deer Rebels

October 2, 2023: Ethan Chadwick, Everett Silvertips

September 25, 2023: Max Hildebrand, Prince Albert Raiders

COUGARS FORWARD PARASCAK NAMED KAL TIRE WHL ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced today Prince George Cougars forward Terik Parascak has been named Kal Tire WHL Rookie of the Week for the week ending October 22, 2023.

This represents the third time in 2023-24 that Parascak, 17, has been recognized as the Kal Tire WHL Rookie of the Week.

The product of Lethbridge, Alta., recorded six points (3G-3A) in two games this week as the Cougars went 2-0-0-0 on home ice.

Parascak logged three points (1G-2A) Saturday, October 21, including the game-winning goal in a 7-1 victory over the Kamloops Blazers.

The 5-foot-11, 179-pound right winger followed up Sunday, October 22 with three more points (2G-1A) in a 7-5 win over the Medicine Hat Tigers. Parascak was named Third Star of the game for his efforts.

With 15 goals through 12 games, Parascak sits first in the WHL in goal scoring. His 25 points are good for third in the WHL, trailing his Cougars teammates - Zac Funk and Ondrej Becher, who have collected 26 points each.

Parascak is currently riding a three-game point streak, having registered seven points (3G-4A) since Friday, October 13.

On five occasions this season, Parascak has produced three or more points in a game.

Originally selected by the Prince George Cougars in the fourth round (76th overall) of the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft, Parascak has 25 points (15G-10A) in 16 WHL Regular Season appearances. He made his WHL debut in 2022-23, skating in four contests with the Cougars.

Terik Parascak and the Prince George Cougars embark on a five-game East Division road trip beginning Saturday, October 28 (7 p.m. MT) when they visit the Moose Jaw Warriors.

2023-24 WHL Rookie of the Week

October 16, 2023: Ty Coupland, Swift Current Broncos

October 10, 2023: Terik Parascak, Prince George Cougars

October 2, 2023: Terik Parascak, Prince George Cougars

September 25, 2023: Oscar Lovsin, Wenatchee Wild

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