Pat Mullane is in his third season of professional hockey, but the former Boston College captain looks back fondly on his time on campus. In a blog post titled "What's the rush?" for DRIVN - a team management app whose co-founder, Matt Lombardi, played with Mullane - Mullane reflects on his college hockey experience:
It’s hard not to be nostalgic when thinking about those coveted four years. But what exactly is it that always gets me thinking about my time there? There’s something about college hockey that is so distinctly different than the hockey I am playing now. There are the obvious differences like talent level and money. But there is something bigger. A unique bond with your teammates and classmates that is nearly impossible to explain unless you have lived it—but let me try.
Don't miss the full post from Mullane here.
Mullane's experiences clearly struck a chord with current and former NCAA hockey players, who shared his story on social media:
Sick article by Pat Mullane on what makes college hockey so great https://t.co/4ObLeRrKov
— Jimmy Vesey (@19Vesey) December 4, 2015
A stick tap to @PMullane11. A must read for ALL! @collegehockey @NCAAIceHockey https://t.co/RDMD3zOZah
— Brian Wiseman (@_BrianWiseman) December 4, 2015
I was never close to as good a player as him but this is spot on!!! https://t.co/jIDa37X15N
— Mike Field (@CoachMField) December 4, 2015