PC Senior Defenseman Tom Parisi Signs With Montreal Canadiens

Providence College Press Release

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Providence College senior defenseman Tom Parisi? has signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Montreal Canadiens for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons as announced by General Manager Marc Bergevin today (March 26).

A co-captain and mainstay on the Providence blue line, Parisi recorded a goal and 15 assists during the 2015-16 season with the Friars, including a +12 rating while appearing in all 38 games.

Parisi earned 2014-15 NCAA Northeast Regional Team accolades after his game-winning goal against Denver that lifted the Friars to the 2015 Frozen Four.  He also notched the game-tying goal in last season’s National Championship game against Boston University and his five career NCAA Tournament points place him in the top-10 among active players.

In 144 career games, Parisi has notched 12 goals and 43 assists with a +46 rating.  He also led the 2015-16 Friars with 43 blocked shots.

The Commack, New York native appeared in the Canadiens’ development camp in July 2015.