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Princeton University Athletics
Parros '03 Announces Retirement from the NHL
December 05, 2014 | Men's Ice Hockey
On Friday, George Parros '03 tweeted "Signed with a new team today...Contract details not disclosed" followed by a picture of the AARP logo.
Known for his sense of humor, and killer mustache, Parros played nine years the National Hockey League. He delivered hard-crushing blows and was a part of a few epic battles in the NHL.
"It's been an honor to play in the greatest league in the world. Thanks to the organizations I've had the good fortune to play for, especially to the Samueli and Molson families," Parros said in a statement released by the NHLPA on Friday.
"I've had the most amazing support from all of the fans who have supported my many endeavors throughout my career, for that I am eternally grateful. A final thank you to my parents Jim and Lynne, my wife Tiffany and my children who have made this dream of mine a reality.”
Drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in 1999, Parros signed with the organization immediately following his graduation from Princeton. He became the seventh Princetonian to play in the NHL when he was named to the Kings' opening night roster for the 2005-06 season. After a brief stint with the Colorado Avalance, Parros spent six years with the Anaehim Ducks, winning the Stanley Cup with the organization in 2007. He signed with the Florida Panthers for the 2012-13 season and finished his career with the Montreal Canadiens in 2013-14. Parros completes his career playing in 474 NHL games, scoring 18 goals and 18 assists while picking up 1092 penalty minutes.
Parros was also a member of the NHL Players Association (NHLPA) since 2008. In June 2012, with collective bargaining negotiations commencing, Parros was named to the NHLPA's Negotiating Committee, and became one of the moreactive players during the negotiations.
Parros helped launched Violent Gentlemen, a clothing line in 2012. He and his family will live in Las Vegas, Nevada.
At Princeton, Parros played in 111 games and scored 20 goals and 25 assists. He was named to the ECAC All-Academic Team three times while earning his degree in economics in 2003.