Pat Mullane's quest for a third ring is over

Wallingford's Pat Mullane was aiming for a third national championship in his Boston College career. But Union ended the Eagles season prematurely, and convincingly, with a 5-1 victory last night at the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence.

"The loss hurts in not being able to win another championship and become the first class to win three," Mullane said. "The pain for me is knowing I won’t be able to wear the BC jersey anymore, because it’s been a lifelong dream. Once an Eagle, always an Eagle.”

Mullane said he plans to return to Connecticut this summer -- he expects to train in Wallingford with lifelong friend Lee Moffie, whose career at Michigan ended last weekend -- as the two prepare for their professional careers. Moffie is a draft pick of the San Jose Sharks. Mullane is a free agent. Now that his career at BC is over, he could sign a deal as soon as this week.