Following a record-breaking performance for Team Canada at the 2026 World Junior Championship, the Calgary Flames assigned top prospect Zayne Parekh to the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers on January 17, 2026, for a 14-day conditioning stint. Let’s break down Parekh’s time in the AHL game-by-game.

Jan 18 vs Bakersfield

Parekh officially made his AHL debut on January 18, 2026, as the Wranglers fell 1–0 in an overtime heartbreaker to the Bakersfield Condors. Suiting up in jersey number 39, Parekh skated on the right side of a defensive pairing alongside veteran Nick Cicek. Additionally, the Wranglers immediately placed Parekh on their top power play unit. Parekh finished the afternoon with two shots on goal and several quality looks during the man-advantage.

Jan 24 vs Laval

In the Wranglers’ first-ever game against the Laval Rocket, Parekh got two assists. Despite a 5–3 loss for Calgary, Parekh was the game’s third star for his offensive contributions. His first career AHL point arrived at 6:41 of the second period when he initiated a rush that resulted in a goal by Lucas Ciona. Just two minutes later, Parekh fired a shot from the point that Aydar Suniev redirected into the net.

Jan 26 vs Laval

Just two days after recording his first AHL points, Parekh delivered a standout performance. He scored two goals in a 6–3 Wranglers victory in their rematch against the Rocket. Parekh netted his first AHL goal only 3:55 into the first period by threading a low shot through traffic from the blue line. He struck again at 3:41 of the second period, scoring on a sharp-angle shot from deep in the offensive zone. His two-goal night earned him second-star honours.

Jan 30 at San Jose

Parekh concluded his two-week conditioning loan on January 30, 2026, as the Wranglers suffered a 5–1 loss to the San Jose Barracuda. Despite the lopsided score, Parekh remained a bright spot, recording the primary assist on the Wranglers’ lone goal. The goal was scored by Sam Morton, who tapped home a well-placed shot from the point by Parekh. The assist capped off a highly productive stint for the blueliner, giving him a total of five points in four AHL games.

What’s next for Parekh?

Parekh has already been recalled to the NHL by the Flames and will be available for their upcoming games. The Flames have two more games left before the NHL pauses for the Olympic Break, so we’ll see if Parekh sees any NHL action before then.

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