Parker Signs Unprecedented Contract Extension Through 2011-2012 Season
July 15, 2001 | Men's Ice Hockey
Veteran Boston University hockey coach Jack Parker has signed an unprecedented contract extension that will carry through the Terriers' 2011-2012 season.
Parker, who graduated from Boston University in 1968, will begin his 29th year as his alma mater's head coach on Saturday October 13th when the Terriers host RPI at 7:00 p.m.
The fifth all-time winningest coach in Division 1 hockey, Parker has compiled an overall record of 630-315-61 record for a .657 winning percentage. His teams have won 36 tournaments over the years including the NCAA titles in 1978 and 1995, a record 15 Beanpots, and five Hockey East championships. In his 28 previous seasons, Parker has coached teams to 20 or more wins 18 times, while he has had just five losing seasons.
"We are very pleased to have reached an agreement which is designed to retain Jack Parker as our hockey coach for his entire career," said Boston University athletic director Gary Strickler. "It is designed to let him know how highly we regard his work with the program for the past 28 years.
"It gives Boston University the confidence that we will have his services for as long as he is a coach. Jack Parker is Boston University hockey," continued Strickler.
"I am personally glad to have had the opportunity to work with a coach like Jack who is, without a doubt, among the very elite in his profession nationally," concluded Strickler.
"It is nice to know that I will finish my career at Boston University," said Parker. "The University has treated me very well over the years, and I hope I have reciprocated.
"With this contract extension, it is obvious that they are happy with me," Parker went on. "The University has always been supportive of our hockey program, and that has certainly played a vital role in our being successful.
"It is really amazing that I have been here this long," continued Parker. "Certainly the keys have been that we have had some great assistant coaches who have recruited great players.
"That has certainly made it fun," concluded the coach.
