By: Jake Ferraro | Follow me on Twitter/X @18Jxxx18
Goaltender Max Lundgren was one of the best NCAA goaltending prospects in hockey. Earlier today, the Boston Bruins locked up one of the best goaltending prospects in hockey by signing Lundgren to a one-year, entry-level contract at a National Hockey League cap hit of $952,500 for the 2026-27 season.
At 6-foot-5, 230 pounds, Lundgren is a big goaltender who can stop the puck. The Angelholm, Sweden, native didn’t play as a freshman for the Merrimack Warriors, but has remained a consistent starter since last season. This season, Lundgren showed why he’s a top goaltending prospect for the Warriors at 23 years old.
Lundgren played every minute this season for the Warriors. In 39 games played, Lundgren recorded a 21-16-2 record with a 2.55 GAA and .920 save percentage. Lundgren ranked eighth nationally in GSAx. Lundgren also led all NCAA goaltenders with 1,134 saves and paced Hockey East goaltenders in wins. In the East Hockey Championship game, Lundgren recorded 49 saves to set a career-high.
Lundgren won 29 games with a career GAA of 2.67 and a .916 save percentage to finish his Warriors career. One thing is for certain: with how his NCAA career went with the Warriors, Lundgren is going to a team that can lead him in the right direction.
Bruins goaltending development coach Mike Dunham has done an incredible job developing goaltenders since he joined the organization in 2017. Dunham has been part of a great group of goaltenders with the Bruins organization, including Tuukka Rask, Linus Ullmark, Jeremy Swayman, and last season’s Aldege “Baz” Bastien Memorial Award winner, Michael DiPietro. Now, it’s Lundgren’s turn to be developed with the help of Dunham.
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