Patrick Rissmiller
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Patrick Rissmiller (b. October 26, 1978, Belmont, Massachusetts) is a professional ice hockey player who currently plays center and left wing for the National Hockey League's San Jose Sharks.
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[edit] College career
Rissmiller played four years at Holy Cross College of the NCAA. He is considered the best male hockey player to ever come from that college (Julie Meyer being the best female player). Rissmiller's best season was when he scored 16 goals and added 30 assists in 2001-2002. When interviewed about potential NHL teams, he replied, "I'll give anyone a chance." He was noted for his physical domination and strong two-way play for Holy Cross. In total, he scored 53 goals and 90 assists in 131 games for the college. Undrafted, he signed his first pro contract with the San Jose Sharks.
[edit] Pro career
In 2002-2003, after a 2 game stint (in which he had four points) with the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL, he had 14 goals and 26 assists in 72 games for the Cleveland Barons of the AHL, a great total for a rookie. In the midst of the 2003-2004 season, Rissmiller was called up to San Jose, where he registered no points in four games. That year, however, he had 14 goals and 31 assists in 75 games in the AHL. Continuing to gain experience, Rissmiller played the year of the NHL lockout in Cleveland and potted 21 goals and 23 assists in 69 games playing on the top line. In the current season, Rissmiller put up 15 goals and 32 assists in 68 games, before injuries to the Sharks gave Rissmiller a chance to play in the NHL. So far, in seventeen games, he has three goals and three assists, playing on the fourth line, and sometimes on the power play. On April 27, 2006 Rissmiller scored his first career playoff goal off a deflection from a shot taken by fellow rookie Matt Carle.
He signed a two-year-contract worth US$990,000 in August 2006.
Rissmiller suffered a shoulder separation and a broken foot in the 2006 playoffs. However, he played (and scored one goal) until San Jose was eliminated by the Oilers.
So far in the 2006-07 NHL season Rissmiller has totaled 16 points for the sharks including 5 goals and 11 assists.
[edit] Awards
- 2006 AHL PlanetUSA All-Star
- 2005-2006 Cleveland Barons Most Valuable Player
- 2001-2002 MAAC Hockey League Offensive Player of the Year
- 2001-2002 Walter Brown Award Finalist (issued to the best American born hockey player in New England)
