On this episode, we sit down with Zach Parise — Olympic silver medalist, long-time leader with the Minnesota Wild, and one of the most relentless two-way forwards of his era.

A relentless competitor… a clutch performer… and one of the most respected American players of his generation.

The son of former NHLer J. P. Parise, who played in the historic Summit Series, Zach grew up in a hockey family and carved out a career defined by work ethic, leadership, and big-moment performances.

Parise was also a central figure in Team USA’s unforgettable run at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, scoring one of the most dramatic goals in U.S. hockey history — a last-minute equalizer against Canada in the gold-medal game that stunned the hockey world and forced overtime.

Parise reflects on growing up around the NHL, the pressure and pride of the Olympic stage, his years in New Jersey & Minnesota, and the mindset that made him one of the game’s most relentless competitors.

It’s a story of family legacy, Olympic drama, and the drive that defined one of American hockey’s most respected players.