SHU's Parent Signs With ECHL's Mississippi Seawolves

Courtesy of Sacred Heart Athletic Communications

Fairfield, CT - Former Sacred Heart men's ice hockey captain Alexandre Parent (Boisbriand, QC) has signed a contract with the Mississippi Sea Wolves of the ECHL to play during the 2008-09 season. Parent finished his SHU career as the school's all-time leader in games played and ranks fifth all-time in goals, second in points, and second in assists.

"Alex is a very skilled, focused, first-year pro," said Sea Wolves head coach Steffon Walby. "He had a lot of teams heavily recruiting him. He decided to sign with the Sea Wolves and come to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and that says a lot about our fans and our strong program."

As a senior, Parent recorded his best season, scoring 19 goals and adding 21 assists. He earned First Team All-Atlantic Hockey honors for his performance. In four seasons with the Pioneers, Parent scored 54 goals and 87 assists for 141 points in 144 games. He was named to the Atlantic Hockey Association's All-Academic Team in each of his four seasons