NEW YORK – National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman today released the following statement regarding the passing of J.P. Parise:
“The National Hockey League family mourns the passing and cherishes the memory of J.P. Parise. Especially in his adopted home state of Minnesota, J.P. was a consummate player, teacher and administrator in the game. The Parise name has been prominent in Minnesota hockey since the 1960s, and J.P.’s commitment and passion for the NHL lives on through his son, Zach. The NHL sends heartfelt condolences to J.P.’s family, to his friends, to the Minnesota Wild organization and to all the organizations J.P. represented with such passion.”
Parise played in the Original Six era of the NHL and made his name playing for the Minnesota North Stars in the late 60’s in the expansion era through the early 70’s.
He captained the North Stars in his final season, 1978-1979, before retiring at the end of that season.
Parise had 594 points in 890 games.
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