Dave Parro

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Dave Parro
Born (1957-04-30) April 30, 1957 (age 66)
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for Washington Capitals
NHL Draft 34th overall, 1977
Boston Bruins
WHA Draft 90th overall, 1977
Houston Aeros
Playing career 19771987

David E. Parro (born April 30, 1957) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played 77 games in the National Hockey League with the Washington Capitals from 1981 to 1984. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1977 to 1987, was spent in the minor leagues.

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Playing career

Parro was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He was selected at 34th overall by the Boston Bruins in the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft, the first goalie chosen. [1] Before getting the chance to play for Boston, Parro was claimed by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1979 NHL Expansion Draft. Two days later, the Nordiques traded him to the Washington Capitals. After remaining in the Capitals' organization until 1984, Parro spent several seasons in the International Hockey League before retiring in 1987.

Parro was the first goalie taken in the 1977 NHL Entry Draft, he was also the final player overall to be drafted by the World Hockey Association, as the Houston Aeros chose him with the final pick, 90th overall, in the 10th round of the 1977 WHA Amateur Draft.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGPWLTMINGA SO GAA SV% GPWLTMINGASOGAASV%
1973–74 Saskatoon Olympics SJHL 29174013704.21
1974–75 Saskatoon OlympicsSJHL35210013604.34
1974–75 Saskatoon Blades WCHL 110060202.00
1975–76 Saskatoon BladesWCHL362862210011913.4091314143104.49
1976–77 Saskatoon BladesWCHL69282612395624613.73.8936243602303.83.895
1977–78 Rochester Americans AHL 4625163296416403.65.890321180903.00
1978–79 Grand Rapids Owls IHL 74192503.58
1978–79 Rochester AmericansAHL3612155206513023.78
1979–80 Hershey Bears AHL5420303315917203.27
1980–81 Washington Capitals NHL 184728094913.64.888
1980–81 Hershey BearsAHL147618346004.32
1981–82 Washington CapitalsNHL5216267293820614.21.874
1982–83 Washington CapitalsNHL61312611904.38.849
1982–83 Hershey BearsAHL4721204271417513.87
1983–84 Washington CapitalsNHL10001000.001.000
1983–84 Hershey BearsAHL4212215227719015.07
1984–85 Salt Lake Golden Eagles IHL2811143167210203.66
1985–86 Flint Spirits IHL4610340252723505.30
1985–86 Fort Wayne Komets IHL51313051803.54
1986–87 Indianapolis Checkers IHL3216140178012444.18
NHL totals77213610400627424.10.876

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References

  1. Herman, Robin (15 June 1977). "Rangers Go for Forwards". The New York Times . Retrieved 18 April 2018.