Aidan Ruiz considers it a privilege to compete this season in honor of Parker Nork.
“He was one of my best friends. We had sleepovers all the time,” said the Southern Regional senior shortly after the Rams’ ice hockey team began its season with a 7-4 victory on Dec. 6. “What I miss about him the most is his presence. He stood out and had a very intriguing character. Every time he was in a room, it lit up. I loved that kid, and he would have been amazing on this team.”
Prior to the opening contest against Red Bank Catholic, the Rams paid tribute to Nork – Parker would have been a senior…
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