Parker Ford

Parker Ford (born July 20, 2000) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career Ford began his juninor development with the Sioux City Musketeers in the United States Hockey League (USHL) before committing and playing collegiate hockey with Providence College in the Hockey East. Upon completing his collegiate career with the Friars in the 2022–23 season, Ford was signed as an undrafted free agent to a two-year, entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets of the NHL on March 26, 2023. He made his professional debut to end the season with the Jets' AHL affiliate, the Manitoba Moose, recording 4 points through 8 regular season games.

During the season, Ford registered 11 goals through 37 games with the Moose before he received his second recall to the Winnipeg Jets, making his NHL debut and scoring his first NHL goal in a 6-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on January 31, 2025. On October 9, 2025, it was formally announced that Ford would make the opening night roster for the Winnipeg Jets in the season after a strong performance in training camp.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2020 United States WJC 6th 5 0 0 0 2Junior totals 5 0 0 0 2

Awards and honors Award YearCollege All-Hockey East Third All-Star Team 2023