Parse signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Kings on July 9, 2009.
In the 3rd period of his debut game, Parse recorded his first NHL point with an assist to forward Jarret Stoll who scored on Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov.
His first NHL goal was scored on October 29, 2009, in the 1st period against Andrew Raycroft of the Vancouver Canucks.
[2] On March 29, 2010, Parse scored both goals in a 2–3 loss by the Kings at the hands of the Minnesota Wild.
[6] Parse made the final roster for the 2011-12 season[7] but was placed on injured reserve on November 9, 2011, due to a lower body injury.