Flames assign defenceman Zayne Parekh to OHL's Saginaw Spirit

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetSeptember 27, 2024 - 3:17pm

Calgary Flames defenseman Zayne Parekh (89) fights for position with Seattle Kraken centre Tucker Robertson (21) in front of goaltender Dustin Wolf (32) during the third period of a pre-season NHL hockey game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Seattle. (Jason Redmond/AP)

High-scoring defenceman Zayne Parekh is returning to the Saginaw Spirit.

The Calgary Flames announced Friday that Parekh has been assigned back to his Ontario Hockey League club.

Parekh was drafted ninth overall by the Flames in June following a stellar season with the Spirit.

The 18-year-old from Nobleton, Ont., led the team in scoring with 96 points (33 goals and 63 assists) in 66 games.

He was named the OHL's most outstanding defenceman for the season.

Parekh also registered five points in five games to help Saginaw win its first-ever Memorial Cup title.

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