The '02 native of Lincoln, RI, chose the Eastern Hockey League (EHL) for his final season of junior hockey. After starting off the year with the Vermont Lumberjacks, Mulligan wrapped-up the season with the Spartans, and over the course of 49 total games in the EHL, the big defenseman tallied 34 points to his credit on an even 17 goals and 17 assists.

“This is another great NCAA placement for our program,” said Spartans head coach and general manager Brett Tryder. “Eddie is a big, highly-skilled defenseman, with a passion for the game. Eddie’s skill is only secondary to his ultra-competitive nature. He will be a great player for Plymouth State, and I believe that he will have a successful college career and will help Plymouth reach their goal of winning an NCAA Championship. Mully had his choice of college programs and I believe that Plymouth is a great fit for him, athletically and culturally. I believe that he was the best defenseman in the EHL, this past season, and I look forward to following him throughout his collegiate hockey career.”

Mulligan is one of two Spartans players heading off to Plymouth State this fall, as he will link back up with William Pray when he arrives on campus. Pray was named the Most Valuable Player and the Forward of the Year this past season in the EHL, so paired together with the All-EHL Second Team All-Star, the Panthers are welcoming in a strong duo from Seacoast.

“I came to Seacoast toward the end of this past season, and the team welcomed me right away and it felt as though I had been there the entire time," said Mulligan. "The team culture and chemistry was something that really stood out to me. I had a blast coming to the rink every day, competing, and getting better with the boys. The entire organization and coaching staff truly care about the players and treats them as a priority. Coach Tryder did a great job of helping me navigate the recruiting process and helping me choose the right school for me. I was fortunate to receive an offer from Plymouth State University and I am very excited to move on to college hockey and play for a program with a great hockey tradition. I can’t wait for the start of next season at Plymouth, and I would like to thank the Spartans organization for a great year.”

Learn more about the Spartans on the team's official website, and check out the full 2022-23 NCAA commitment list.