After dominating the crease as a freshman, the Friars' standout netminder takes his elite save percentage to Winnipeg, prioritizing patient development while fueling Providence's NCAA championship aspirations.
The Friars’ netminder is headed north to the Winnipeg Jets. Parsons stepped into the starters' crease right away and had a remarkable first collegiate season. In 19 games, Parsons earned a 13-5 record, .922 save percentage and 2.05 goals allowed average. Both his save percentage and goals allowed average were third among all freshmen goaltenders.
Prior to Providence, Parsons spent two years on the U.S. National Team Development Program and 2024-25 with the Chicago Steel. Parsons emphasized not rushing his development in a Feb. 2025 interview with the New York State Hockey Amateur Hockey Association.
“I don’t think it’s a bad thing to take your time development wise,” said Parsons. “My whole thing is playing games is the most important thing development wise. Practice is important but nothing beats game reps. You can’t rush development. You need to take your time with it because I’d rather dominate the level that I’m at now than not be ready for that next level and go there and struggle.”
He certainly thrived, doing everything in his power between the pipes to try and pull Chicago into the playoffs during that 2024-25 campaign. Despite Parsons' best efforts, the Steel missed the postseason by just four points.
Providence has a strong recruiting class with players like Blake Zelenski, JJ Monteiro and Everett Baldwin inbound. If Parsons expectedly builds upon last season, the Friars could make a lot of noise in the NCAA Tournament.
