An entire generation of Minnesota hockey fans now know of Jean-Paul Parise as "Zach's dad." But he was, of course, one of the great players in Minnesota North Stars history. Although he was never the high-scoring superstar his son would become, J.P. had the same fire in his belly that has made Zach one of the hardest working players in today's NHL. He was a three-time 20-goal scorer and two-time All-Star during his first run with the North Stars (1967-1975). After a half-season with the Cleveland Barons in 1977-78, J.P. returned to Minnesota after the Barons-North Stars merger. He would serve as Captain in his final season in 1978-79. After retiring, Parise served as a North Stars assistant coach for eight years.
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