« Hockey 2008-09

Patrick Mullen

School
University of Denver
Position
Defenseman
Major
Real Estate and Construction Management
G
2
A
17
PTS
19
+/-
+10

Classroom

Patrick has earned a cumulative GPA of 3.03, while earning All-WCHA Academic honors in 2006-07. He is heavily involved in his real estate construction management major and is in the process of building and selling a house for his senior class project.

Character

Mullen is selfless, confident and caring. He was recruited to DU as a forward and has transitioned into one of the top two-way defensemen in college hockey. He is well-liked by his teammates and very interested in reading, learning and participating in community service events.

Community

Patrick volunteers his time for the Jr. Pioneers youth hockey program, the Skate with the Pioneers event sponsored by the Starlight/Starbright Foundation which benefits terminally ill children, and makes periodic visits to children’s hospitals in Denver and Pittsburgh.

Competition

Mullen currently ranks No. 6 nationally in defenseman scoring at 1.00 ppg. He ranks third in the WCHA in overall defenseman scoring and second in assists. Patrick helped DU to the 2008 WCHA Final Five title and 21 or more wins his first three seasons as a Pioneer.