Former Skier John Parry Named Sport Yukon's National/Territorial Male Athlete of the Year

Former Skier John Parry Named Sport Yukon's National/Territorial Male Athlete of the Year

WHITEHORSE, Y.T. - Former Alaska Nanooks Nordic skier John Parry was named the National/Territorial Male Athlete of the Year at Sport Yukon's Annual Awards Night last week at the Westmark Whitehorse.

“I was definitely surprised, but honored by the recognition,” said Parry. “I want to thank my coaches over the years because I really lucked out by never having a bad coach; I've had great support over the years. Nick Stratis was my first ski coach, then Grant MacDonald and then Grant Owen – the cycling coach – then my ski coach right now, Alain Masson. And Scott Jerome, from the University of Alaska, for investing in me five years ago and giving me a scholarship."

Parry represented the Yukon at the Canada Winter Games and then the Whitehorse Cross-Country Ski Club at the Haywood Nationals. He graduated from UAF in the spring with a degree in anthropology. Last season, he helped the ski team win its fifth straight Alaska Nordic Cup over the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves. At the Hilltop Invitational, an NCAA qualifier in January, Parry got his first collegiate win.

Parry will be competing on the Canada Cup circuit full time this season.
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