Zayne Parekh is a Canadian ice hockey defenseman who is currently associated with Saginaw Spirit in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Notably, he is considered as one of the top prospects available for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft,
Delving further into his career, Parekh was selected 19th overall in the 2022 OHL Draft by the Saginaw Spirit and broke records for most goals by a 16-year-old defenseman. His exploits led him to CHL All-Rookie Team and the OHL First All-Rookie Team selections while earning accolades such as the Max Kaminsky Trophy for OHL Defenceman of the Year and the CHL Defenceman of the Year Award.
Who are the parents of Zayne Parekh?
Zayne Parekh was born to parents Mona Lee and Azim Parekh on February 15, 2005 and comes from a blended Indian and South Korean heritage. The couple also has two more sons and they both are into hockey too. His oldest brother, Adyin Parekh, is a defenseman for Georgetown in the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OHHL), while his other brother, Isa Parekh, also plays as a defenseman for Georgetown and is set to play at Bemidji State University in Minnesota.
Zayne Parekh's father, Dr. Azim Parekh, mentioned in an interview that Zayne finished high school early and has taken courses at the University of Toronto, allowing him to focus more on hockey.
Who is Zayne Parekh’s father?
Dr. Azim Parekh is Zayne Parekh’s father. Dr. Azim was born in India and brought up to England in the search of better opportunities. However his family eventually ended up in Nobleton, Ontario, and now is the home to the Parekh family.
Who is Zayne Parekh’s mother?
Mona Lee is the mother of Zayne Parekh. She is an interior designer and has own interior decorating business.
Remarkably, Mona Lee’s parents, Choon Yul and Mi Soon, were born in Seoul, South Korea, and survived the Korean War between 1950 and 1953. They later migrated to Germany in 1964 in search of a better life. However, the changed places again, this time (1967) to Canada and settled in St. Marie, Ontario.
What is the nationality of Zayne Parekh’s parents?
Zayne Parekh’s parents are Canadian citizens as of June 2024.
Zayne Parekh Parents FAQ
A. Zayne Parekh has mixed ethnicity due to his father being an Indian and his mother having roots from South Korea.
A. Despite having mixed roots, Zayne Parekh has Canadian nationality as he was born in Nobleton, Ontario.
A. Presently, Zayne Parekhis playing for the Saginaw Spirit in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).
A. Zayne Parekh is presently 18 years old as of June 2024.
