Born Jan 15, 2006 · Cortland, New York, United States — Drafted 2026 · Rd 7, #28 overall
| SEASON | GP | W | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 19 | 13 | 2.05 | .922 | 2 |
| CAREER | 19 | 13 | 2.05 | .922 | 2 |
John Parsons
Winnipeg Jets
2026 NHL Draft · No. 220 overall
2025-26 Season
Career Statistics
| Season | Team | GP | W | L | OT | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Providence (NCAA) | 19 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 2.05 | .922 | 2 |
| Career | 19 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 2.05 | .922 | 2 |
John "Jack" Parsons is a goaltender selected by the Winnipeg Jets in the seventh round (220th overall) of the 2026 NHL Draft — the last goaltender taken in the class. Born January 15, 2006 in Ithaca, New York and raised in nearby Cortland, the 6-foot-3 netminder catches with his left hand.
His is a story of persistence. Passed over in both the 2024 and 2025 drafts, Parsons arrived at Providence College as a backup freshman — then seized the crease when starter Philip Svedeback tore his MCL, and never gave it back, going 11-2 with a nine-game winning streak. He finished 13-5 with a 2.05 goals-against average, a .922 save percentage and two shutouts, earning a unanimous spot on the Hockey East All-Rookie Team, Hockey East and national Rookie of the Month honours for January, and Walter Brown Award semifinalist recognition.
NHL Central Scouting ranked him 16th among North American goaltenders, and Winnipeg called his name on his third and final year of eligibility. This page gathers Parsons's numbers, measurements, and draft details in one place. InGoal Magazine will expand its coverage as his career develops.
People Are Asking About John Parsons
Who drafted John Parsons?
John Parsons was selected by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2026 NHL Draft (Round 7, No. 220 overall).
What team does John Parsons play for?
John Parsons plays for the Providence College in the NCAA.
How big is John Parsons?
John Parsons is listed at 6’3″, 194 pounds, and catches left.
Where is John Parsons from?
John Parsons was born in Cortland, New York, United States.
What makes John Parsons's draft story unusual?
Patience. Already committed to Providence, he chose to play a third junior season rather than rush to college, knowing he would sit behind the Friars’ starter. NHL Central Scouting had ranked him the No. 10 North American goalie back in 2025, yet he went undrafted that year. When Providence’s starter Philip Svedeback tore his MCL, Parsons seized the net, went 11-2, and finally heard his name — the last goalie taken in 2026.
Who drafted John Parsons?
The Winnipeg Jets, with the 220th pick (seventh round) of the 2026 NHL Draft — the last goaltender taken in the class.
Does John Parsons go by a nickname?
Yes — he goes by “Jack.” The NHL used his legal first name, John, on draft night.
What is Jack Parsons's story?
A passed-over overager who broke through. Undrafted in 2024 and 2025, he arrived at Providence College as the backup freshman, inherited the crease when starter Philip Svedeback tore his MCL, and went 11-2 — earning Hockey East All-Rookie honours and a seventh-round call from Winnipeg on his final year of eligibility.
Where is John Parsons from?
Cortland, New York; he was born in nearby Ithaca.
How old is John Parsons?
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Sources & credits: This profile is compiled from club, league and local-media reporting — among them NHL.com and the NHL clubs, the CHL and its member leagues (OHL, WHL and QMJHL), the USHL, NAHL, USA Hockey, Hockey Canada, the IIHF and national federations, plus regional and club outlets. Any direct quotes belong to their original publishers; career data via Elite Prospects.