Zach Parise: A tradition of excellence (VIDEO)

When Zach Parise signed a 13-year contract worth US$98 million with the Minnesota Wild, not only did he cash a big paycheck, he followed in his fathers footsteps and continued a tradition of excellence in Minnesota. Parise, who grew up in the Twin Cities and whose father J. P. Parise once captained the Minnesota North Stars, has already made an indelible impression on Wild fans the world over. In 617 career games, Parise has already scored 241 times and totalled 504 points for a career. Excellent numbers, and the kid is still only 30 years old. He will be a star for many years to come. Here are some amazing Parise moments. Enjoy!