Ottawa Senators Recall Goaltender Jackson Parsons from AHL Affiliate

The Ottawa Senators announced on Tuesday that they have recalled goaltender Jackson Parsons from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Belleville Senators. The 21-year-old, who hails from the nearby community of Embrun, Ontario, now has the opportunity to dress for his local NHL team.

Parsons, who signed with the organization as an undrafted free agent in the summer of 2025, has demonstrated strong performance during his time in the AHL this season. He currently holds a 4-3-1 record, maintaining a 2.64 goals-against average and a .916 save percentage. His development has been steady, following a previous campaign where he split his playing time between Belleville and the ECHL's Allen Americans.

The young goaltender's professional progress follows a highly successful junior career. During the 2024-25 season with the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League, the six-foot-two netminder earned significant recognition, being named both the Canadian Hockey League's goaltender of the year and the OHL's overage player of the year.

The decision to bring Parsons to the NHL roster comes shortly after the team removed veteran goaltender Linus Ullmark from the injured reserve list. In a corresponding move to manage the roster, the Senators reassigned Jonas Johansson back to the AHL.

Despite the return of Ullmark to the active roster, Ottawa head coach Travis Green indicated that the team plans to exercise caution regarding his immediate workload. Consequently, the Senators have named Sam Ersson as the starting goaltender for Tuesday's matchup against the Washington Capitals, with Parsons serving as the backup.

Coach Green explained that the organization intends to provide Ullmark with a few additional days of preparation before he returns to active game duty. This strategic approach ensures that the team maintains depth in the crease while managing the health of their primary goaltenders during a demanding stretch of the season.