Parker Wotherspoon is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Boston Bruins in the NHL. He was drafted by the New York Islanders in the fourth round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Prior to his NHL career, Wotherspoon spent four seasons playing junior hockey in the Western Hockey League (WHL) for the Tri-City Americans, developing his skills before transitioning to professional play.
On August 24, 1997, Parker Wotherspoon was born. He is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman.
In 2011, Parker Wotherspoon's older brother, Tyler Wotherspoon, was selected 57th overall by the Calgary Flames at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
In 2015, Parker Wotherspoon was selected by the New York Islanders in the fourth round, 112th overall, at the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
On May 2, 2016, Parker Wotherspoon signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the New York Islanders.
On October 27, 2020, Parker Wotherspoon signed a two-year contract extension with the New York Islanders.
On December 23, 2022, Wotherspoon made his NHL debut for the New York Islanders, playing for 14:47 minutes and recording two shots on goal and one hit in a 5–1 win against the Florida Panthers.
On July 1, 2023, after six full seasons within the Islanders organization, Wotherspoon signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Boston Bruins as a free agent.
In 2023, Wotherspoon started the season with the Providence Bruins but injuries led him to frequently move between Providence and Boston. His stability earned him a permanent spot on the NHL squad.
On March 8, 2024, Parker Wotherspoon's consistent performance with the Bruins earned him a one-year, $800,000 contract extension.
In 2024, Wotherspoon made the NHL opening night roster for the first time in his career, primarily serving as the team's seventh defenseman. Wotherspoon stepped up to play a larger role after injuries to Boston's defense corps.
On January 14, 2025, Parker Wotherspoon scored his first career NHL goal against Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy.
In 2025, Wotherspoon signed a two-year, $1 million contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins on July 1st.
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