October 28, 2009

Parros Thriving in NHL

The following article featuring former Princeton standout George Parros appeared in the October 28 issue of the Town Topics.

 

By Ed Benkin

When people think of Princeton University hockey players, brawlers rarely come to mind. George Parros is an exception.

Parros is a 2003 graduate of Princeton. He was known for his physical play around the net. However, fighting is a no-no in college hockey. That didn’t stop Parros from dropping the gloves when he began to play professionally for the Manchester Monarchs of the AHL.

“It was never part of my game,” said the 6’5”, 222-pound Parros, 29, a native of Washington Pa. who played his high school hockey for the Delbarton School.

Complete article can be accessed via the Topics Web site by clicking here.