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Zayne Parekh Withdrawn From World Junior Summer Showcase With Lower-Body Injury

Parekh returned to Calgary for a medical evaluation, slated to join Flames training camp in September.

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Zayne Parekh takes part in the Calgary Flames annual development camp at WinSport on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Overview

  • Parekh was withdrawn from Team Canada’s World Junior Summer Showcase after suffering a lower-body injury.
  • The 19-year-old returned to Calgary for evaluation by Flames medical staff and is expected to be healthy for the club’s September training camp.
  • As the ninth overall pick in 2024, Parekh posted consecutive record-setting 33-goal seasons in the OHL and scored in his NHL debut.
  • His injury ended his bid to compete for a spot on Canada’s World Junior roster, a tournament that could have conflicted with his goal of a full Flames season.
  • Parekh remains poised to compete for Calgary’s opening-night roster, where securing a full NHL season is his top objective.