Who is Zayne Parekh?
Zayne Parekh was born on 15 February 2006 in Nobleton in Ontario in Canada. He is a right shooting defenseman who built his name in junior hockey with the Saginaw Spirit in the Ontario Hockey League before turning pro.
In Saginaw he quickly became one of the most exciting defensemen in junior hockey. He scored at a rate more common for top forwards which made scouts focus on him as a special talent for the NHL draft.
He set a franchise record for goals in a season by a defenseman and later broke OHL records for points by a defenseman in his age group.
Because of this he won major awards such as CHL Defenceman of the Year and the Max Kaminsky Trophy for the top defenseman in the OHL.
His play led to high draft stock and he was selected in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft by the Calgary Flames.
He then signed his entry level contract and joined the Flames organization as one of their top prospects on defense. On the ice he is known for calm skating and creativity.
He often carries the puck out of his own zone and runs the power play showing strong vision and a quick release from the point.
What Nationality is Zayne Parekh?
Zayne Parekh is Canadian. He was born and raised in Ontario and came through Canadian minor hockey and junior systems before moving toward the NHL.
He has already represented Canada internationally. He played for Canada at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and helped the team win a gold medal which confirmed his status as a key part of the next generation of Canadian defenders.
Later he continued to appear for Canada in other under 18 and under 20 events scoring important goals from the back end.
These performances strengthened his reputation as a Canadian player with a strong international future.
He has a mixed ethnic background with roots in India and Korea through his parents but his citizenship and hockey identity are Canadian.
Zayne Parekh Parents
Zayne Parekh comes from a close and supportive family. His parents are named Azim Parekh and Mona Lee and they live in Ontario in Canada.
His father Azim has Indian origins. Reports describe that he was born in India then spent time in England before moving to Canada where he settled and built a life and family.
His mother Mona has Korean roots. Her parents emigrated from South Korea and the family route included time in Germany before they also settled in Canada where Mona later worked as an interior designer.
Together Azim and Mona raised three sons who all played hockey. They are known for trying to keep balance between hockey success and school so they encouraged Zayne to stay focused on education even while his hockey profile grew.
They supported his decision when he accelerated his studies to finish high school early which allowed him to focus more on hockey while staying on track academically.
Interviews describe them as calm and steady influences who help Zayne handle pressure and attention as he moves through junior hockey and into the NHL.
Disclaimer
This profile is based on publicly available player records, draft information, interviews, and junior hockey statistics. Career details, team assignments, and international appearances may evolve as Zayne Parekh continues his professional development. For the most current updates, refer to official NHL and team announcements.
