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Cougars Parascak named WHL Rookie of the Week for fifth time

Terik Parascak’s magical rookie season continues to make headlines

The star forward of the Prince George Cougars has been named the WHL Rookie of the Week.

It’s the fifth time the 2024 NHL Draft-eligible forward has earned the award this season.

Parascak dazzled with five points (two goals, three assists) and a +4 rating in two games.

The 17-year-old was in on all five Cougar goals in a 5-3 victory over Vancouver on Friday.

Parascak leads all WHL rookies in scoring with 36 goals and 56 assists.

In addition, his 92 points rank first among all first-year players in the CHL.

Parascak is ranked 14th among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting.

PG is back in action against the Kelowna Rockets (31-28-3-1) on Wednesday.

The Cougars (43-15-1-3) lead the Western Conference by one point over the Portland Winterhawks (43-15-2-1), who have a game in hand.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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