Topic: Patrick Rissmiller

Patrick Rissmiller (born October 26, 1978 in Belmont, Massachusetts) is an American professional ice hockey winger who currently plays for the American Hockey League's Hartford Wolfpack.

Rissmiller was born in Boston and grew up in Belmont, Massachusetts. He is the fourth of eight children of David and Patricia Rissmiller. He attended Belmont High School (where he was cut from the varsity hockey team), but transferred to Williston Northampton School. He completed a post-graduate year at The Hill School before attending Holy Cross. Rissmiller's youngest brother Bernie, recently had his number #17 retired at the famous BB&N school in Boston. After a shattering 53 goal 12 assist season with the knights bernie went on to follow Patricks footsteps at prep school.

Rissmiller played at the College of the Holy Cross of the NCAA. He is considered to be one of the best male hockey player to ever come from that college. Rissmiller's best season was when he scored 16 goals and added 30 assists in 2001–2002. 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.