JP Parise RIP

alcloseshaver · Post by **alcloseshaver** » Thu Jan 08, 2015 11:15 am

Even though this a HS hockey forum losing JP feels like a loss from your own family. Was such a big part of our history and current hockey culture.

CitiesSpudsGuy · Post by **CitiesSpudsGuy** » Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:09 pm

I couldn't agree more. J.P. was my favorite North Star when I was growing up. Very sad news. My condolences to the entire Parise family and friends.

Sats81 · Post by **Sats81** » Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:11 pm

sad news. RIP

Post by **Mitch Hawker** » Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:15 pm

Very sad indeed. Best Wishes to the Parise family.

Most people here are probably aware of JP's part in the 1972 Summit Series with Team Canada, his time with the North Stars, and his role in making Shattuck's hockey program world class while raising a young hockey phenom.

Here is an interesting read about his time as a New York Islander helping lay the groundwork for their dynasty.

http://nypost.com/2015/01/08/rip-and-ch ... s-dynasty/

keepyourheadup · Post by **keepyourheadup** » Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:30 pm

A sad day for the state of hockey.

Most old timers will understand the impact JP had on Minnesota hockey. Back in the late 60's and early 70's JP and many of the North Stars inspired an entire generation of kids to pick up sticks and start playing hockey. Prior to the NHL coming to town hockey wasn't nearly as big as it is today. Outside Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina and the range hockey wasn't real popular. The NHL came to Minnesota and about 13 years later dam near half the 80 Olympic team is from our state, it didn't happen by accident.

imlisteningtothefnsong · Thu Jan 08, 2015 2:51 pm

Prayers to the Parise family, he was one of my hero's!

I have showed the whole 72' Summit Series to my boys and use this clip to talk about properly restraining emotions which JP clearly did!! JP was and will always be a beauty!!!

http://youtu.be/wPqz3wb0Bes

elliott70 · Post by **elliott70** » Thu Jan 08, 2015 3:59 pm

God bless him and his family.

Ogie · Post by **Ogie** » Thu Jan 08, 2015 8:36 pm

A piece of a childhood made happier by hockey passes....A true throwback and old schooler, in the very best meaning of the word.

Best of wishes and prayers for his family.

northwoods oldtimer · Post by **northwoods oldtimer** » Thu Jan 08, 2015 8:43 pm

Ogie wrote:A piece of a childhood made happier by hockey passes....A true throwback and old schooler, in the very best meaning of the word.

Best of wishes and prayers for his family.

JP was a fan favorite North Star in the early years. Still remember him down at met center.