Former Toledo Walleye and Grand Rapids Griffins goaltender Pat Nagle retired this week at 36 years of age last week. The Toledo Blade’s Mark Monroe engaged in a Q and A with Nagle, who may very well be inducted into the ECHL Hall of Fame sometime soon:
The Blade: How much has your phone blown up since you announced you were retiring? How gratifying is it to hear from so many people?
Nagle: It has been truly humbling. People that I may not have crossed paths with in years, to recent teammates. It really shows how lucky I have been to be a part of so many great organizations.
The Blade: Why did you decide to retire now?
Nagle: I don’t think it is ever an easy decision to walk away from something you have enjoyed for decades. However, I am not getting any younger and, eventually, the clock is no longer on your side.
The Blade: What were some of your highlights playing for the Walleye?
Nagle: I remember my first game in goal. I couldn’t believe how nice it was to be on the home team versus the away team. The Huntington Center is an incredible facility and the fans bring out your best. I also really enjoyed our playoff runs. We had some special groups during my time in Toledo.
