Parker Mackay
Born (1994-06-10) June 10, 1994
Irma, Alberta, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Right wing
Shot Right
Played for Texas Stars
Graz99ers
Playing career 20152021

Parker Mackay is a Canadian former ice hockey right wing. He was named as the NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player for Minnesota Duluth during the program's national championship in 2019.[1]

Career

Mackay was a key contributor for his junior team, the Spruce Grove Saints, and helped them capture back-to-back AJHL championships. After captaining the team in his final year of junior hockey, Mackay began attending the University of Minnesota Duluth and began his college career as a depth player. As a sophomore, Mackay doubled his scoring production and helped the Bulldogs march all the way to the NCAA championship game. As a reward for his leadership and defensive play, Mackay was named as an alternate captain for his junior season and responded by increasing his point total once more. While Mackay was improving, however, Duluth didn't have nearly as good of a season in 2018. Fortunately for the Bulldogs, their record was still good enough to get them into the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive season.[2] Despite playing in his 7th postseason game, Mackay finally recorded his first point in NCAA Tournament play in the opening match when he scored the game-winning goal against Minnesota State, completing the team's comeback from a 0–2 deficit.[3] Mackay only recorded one more assist in the tournament but his steady defensive play helped the Bulldogs win three consecutive 2–1 decisions en route to a national championship.

Mackay returned for his senior season and was named team captain. He responded with his best offensive season by far, leading the team in goals and points. The Bulldogs were once more a defensive juggernaut and earned the second overall seed for the NCAA Tournament. Despite high hopes, however, the team found itself down 0–1 with less than five minutes to play in their opening match. Mackay took it upon himself to fix things and not only scored the tying goal but netted the game-winner in overtime as well.[4] Duluth relaxed after the near-disaster and won their next two games comfortably, sending them to their third consecutive championship game. Mackay again led the way, scoring the opening goal less than 4 minutes into the contest and added an assist on the insurance marker. Minnesota Duluth won the game 3–0 and Mackay was named as the Tournament MOP. In addition to the honor, Mackay also finished his college career with 14 NCAA tournament games to his credit, more than any other player.

After graduating, Mackay played the following season with the Texas Stars but it was mostly forgettable stint. Due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mackay travelled to Europe for his second season of professional hockey and had a bit of a resurgence with the Graz99ers. In December, however, Mackay announced his retirement as a player citing health reasons.[1]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2007–08 Wainwright Polar Kings U15 AA AMBHL AA 269112028
2008–09 Wainwright Polar Kings U15 AA AMBHL AA 1620193923
2009–10 Lloydminster Bobcats U16 AAA AMMHL 3115254018
2010–11 Lloydminster Bobcats U18 AAA AMHL 29813212420110
2011–12 Lloydminster Bobcats U18 AAA AMHL 2472532243257-
2012–13 Spruce Grove Saints AJHL 438101845162136
2013–14 Spruce Grove Saints AJHL 5721375810518741120
2014–15 Spruce Grove Saints AJHL 44162743611812102210
2015–16 Minnesota Duluth NCHC 294266
2016–17 Minnesota Duluth NCHC 3284124
2017–18 Minnesota Duluth NCHC 35910196
2018–19 Minnesota Duluth NCHC 4016173314
2019–20 Texas Stars AHL 282026
2020–21 Graz99ers ICEHL 19311147
AMHL totals 531538534852680
AJHL totals 14445741192115221153636
NCAA totals 13637337030

Awards and honors

Award Year
NCAA All-Tournament Team 2019 [5]

References

  1. 1 2 "Former UMD Captain Parker Mackay Retires from Pro Hockey". Fox 21. December 15, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  2. "Minnesota–Duluth Hockey 2018-19 Media Guide". Minnesota–Duluth Bulldogs. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  3. "Friday, March 23, 2018". College Hockey Stats. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  4. "Saturday, March 30, 2019". College Hockey Stats. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  5. "Denver Survives, Claims 8th National Championship". Inside Hockey. April 9, 2017. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
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