J. P. Parisé facts for kids
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Parisé with the New York Islanders in 1976
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| Born | December 11, 1941 Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario, Canada |
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| Died | January 7, 2015 (aged 73) Prior Lake, Minnesota, U.S. |
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| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Left Wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Boston Bruins Toronto Maple Leafs Minnesota North Stars New York Islanders Cleveland Barons |
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| National team | .svg){kind=small} Canada |
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| Playing career | 1963–1979 | ||
Jean-Paul Joseph-Louis Parisé (born December 11, 1941 – died January 7, 2015) was a Canadian ice hockey player and coach. He was a talented player in the National Hockey League (NHL). He is best known for playing with the Minnesota North Stars and the New York Islanders.
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Playing Career Highlights
Early Days and Minor Leagues
J.P. Parisé was signed by the Boston Bruins when he was 21 years old. A scout saw him score four goals and two assists in a big game. He joined the Bruins' junior team, the Niagara Falls Flyers.
Even though he wasn't a top scorer in junior hockey, Parisé learned to play a strong all-around game. He became known as a skilled penalty killer. He spent five seasons playing in the Bruins' minor league teams. In 1964, he started scoring more points with the Minneapolis Bruins. He was even named an All-Star in 1966 with the Oklahoma City Blazers.
Joining the NHL: Boston Bruins
Parisé made his first appearance in the NHL with the Boston Bruins in the 1965–66 season. He played a few games that year and then 18 games the next season.
Becoming a Star with the Minnesota North Stars
In 1967, the NHL added more teams, and Parisé was drafted by the California Golden Seals. He was then traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs and later to the Minnesota North Stars. This was a big moment for his career.
With the North Stars, Parisé became a star player. He played on a line with Jude Drouin and Bill Goldsworthy. He played six full seasons and parts of two others in Minnesota. He was chosen twice to play in the National Hockey League All-Star Game. His best season was 1972–73, when he scored 27 goals and 75 points.
Representing Canada: The 1972 Summit Series
Parisé was highly respected in the hockey world. This led to him being chosen to play for Team Canada in the famous Summit Series in 1972. This was a series of games against the Soviet Union.
He was a surprise pick for the team and didn't expect to play much. But he ended up playing in six of the eight games. He played alongside superstar Phil Esposito and scored two goals and two assists.
Parisé is remembered for a tense moment in the eighth game. He almost hit the referee with his stick after some unfair penalties were called against Canada. He stopped himself at the last second and was sent out of the game. After this, the refereeing improved a lot, which helped his teammates get back into the game.
Moving to the New York Islanders
In 1975, the North Stars traded Parisé to the New York Islanders. He was 34 years old, and the North Stars thought he was getting older. However, Parisé became a key player for the Islanders.
He helped them reach the playoffs for the first time that season. They even made it all the way to the Stanley Cup semifinals. The Islanders lost a tough seven-game series to the Philadelphia Flyers. Parisé had 16 points in 17 playoff games that year. He played two and a half more seasons with the Islanders. He scored over 20 goals in each of his full seasons and played excellent defense.
Final Seasons: Cleveland and Minnesota
In 1978, Parisé was traded to the Cleveland Barons. After the Barons team closed down, Parisé returned to the Minnesota North Stars. He became the team's captain for his final season before retiring.
In total, Parisé played 890 games in the NHL. He scored 238 goals and made 356 assists, for a total of 594 points. He also had 27 goals and 31 assists in 86 playoff games.
After Playing Hockey
After retiring as a player, Parisé became a coach. He worked as an assistant coach for the North Stars from 1980 to 1988. In 1984, he was the head coach for Minnesota's minor league team, the Salt Lake Golden Eagles.
Later, Parisé coached and directed hockey at Shattuck-Saint Mary's school in Minnesota. Many famous players, like his son Zach Parise, Sidney Crosby, and Jonathan Toews, played there. In 2008, Parisé was named head coach and general manager of the Des Moines Buccaneers for one season.
Family Life
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J.P. Parisé had two sons who also played hockey. His youngest son, Zach Parise, plays for the New York Islanders in the NHL. His older son, Jordan, was a goaltender. Jordan played in college and in the minor leagues before playing in Europe.
Parisé also had two other children, Colette and Marc, from his first marriage.
His Passing
In November 2014, it was shared that Parisé was battling lung cancer. He passed away on January 7, 2015, at the age of 73. He was survived by his wife, Donna, his four children, and six grandchildren.
Achievements and Fun Facts
- He was chosen to play in the National Hockey League All-Star Game in 1970 and 1973.
- On April 11, 1975, Parisé scored a goal just 11 seconds into overtime. This gave the New York Islanders a 4–3 win over the New York Rangers and won the playoff series. It was the fastest overtime goal in NHL history at that time!
- When he retired, Parisé was the North Stars' all-time leader in assists. He was also second in points, third in goals, and fifth in games played for the team.
Images for kids
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Parisé with the New York Islanders in 1976
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Jordan Parisé playing for HC Valpellice
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Zach Parisé playing for the New Jersey Devils
