Zach Parise Announces Retirement After a 19-Season Career April 17, 2024 by The Hockey Writers On Wednesday, Apr. 17, Colorado Avalanche forward Zach Parise confirmed that he will retire from the NHL at the end of the season. The 39-year-old signed with the Avalanche in… Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)