Calgary Flames defenceman Zayne Parekh (89) plays the puck in his debut game against the Los Angeles Kings on April 17, 2025 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)
Calgary Prospect defenceman Zayne Parekh has been named to the 2024-25 OHL First All-Star Team.
This is his second back-to-back First All-Star Team selection.
The Nobleton, Ontario native scored the highest number of goals (33), assists (74) and points (107) by a defenceman this past season, becoming a sure-fire choice for the First Team designation.
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When the Flames were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention this past NHL season, the 19-year-old made his debut for Calgary in the season finale against Los Angeles, making an immediate impact by scoring a goal in the ninth minute of the third period.
Parekh recently represented Canada in the pre-tournament games of the 2025 World Championship and only good word has come out. He should be a regular member of the Flames team come training camp.
Earlier, another Flames prospect Matvei Gridin of the Shawinigan Cataractes was named to the 2024-25 QMJHL All-Rookie Team.