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Zach Parise born 28 July, 1984 in Minneapolis, Minnesota is an ice hockey player with the New Jersey Devils.

He played high school hockey for four seasons at Shattuck-St. Mary's in Faribault, Minnesota. His final two years at Shattuck-St.Mary's, he scored 146 goals and 194 assists. In 2002 he went on to play for the University of North Dakota. In both high school and university he was one of the highest scoring players placing second in. In 2002-2003 while playing for the North Dakota Fighting Sioux hockey team, he was named to the Western Collegiate Hockey Association's All Rookie Team and All Conference 3rd team. In 2004 he was nominated a second time for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award as the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s top player

In 2003, Parise was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the first round (17th overall). He signed with them at the end of the 2003-2004 season, ending his college career.

In 2004, Parise was a member of the United States World Junior team that won the gold medal, where he was named tournament MVP. Also in 2004, he was named to the WCHA 1st team.

In 2004-2005, he began his pro career with the Albany River Rats where he totaled 18 goals and 40 assists. This placed him second on the team and fifth highest rookie scorer in the American Hockey League. He also made the starting line up for the league's All-star game.

In his first National Hockey League game on 5 October, 2005, Parise scored a goal and an assist against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

His father J.P. Parise played 14 seasons in the NHL for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Minnesota North Stars, New York Islanders, and Cleveland Barons. His older brother, Jordan Parise is currently goaltending for the University of North Dakota hockey team. He is single and dates Teresa Lanistassi (father played in NHL in 1970).

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Athletes - Zach Parise

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