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Bruins Prospect Update: Locmelis Impresses at Olympics

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

The Boston Bruins had many representatives at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano/Cortina. David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy, Jeremy Swayman, and others are known commodities. However, unlike the aforementioned names, Dans Locmelis is still very much developing. The Jelgava, Latvia, native is fifth on the Providence Bruins in scoring this season with 28 points in … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Update: MVP

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

When Bruins prospect James Hagens elected to return to Boston College this season, winning a Beanpot title was on his mind. After all, the Eagles had not won the event since 2016, despite producing players such as Matt Boldy, Alex Newhook, Spencer Knight, Cutter Gauthier, and Ryan Leonard during that period.

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Bruins Prospect Update: B’s Prospects Dominate Beanpot Semifinals

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

Other than the NCAA Tournament itself, there is perhaps no bigger stage in College Hockey than the Beanpot. While Conference tournaments decide automatic bids to the big dance, the Beanpot settles annual bragging rights amongst historical Boston rivals.

While the Beanpot … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Update: Hat-Trick for Chandler; Zellers Shines

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

While the weather in New England was frightful, this weekend for our sports teams was delightful. While the Bruins’ come-from-behind victory over the Habs, and the Patriots snapping their seemingly never-ending Super Bowl Appearance drought were great, so was the performance of many of the B’s prospects this week. So, how … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Update: Simpson Takes Over USHL Scoring Lead

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

Boston Bruins prospect Cooper Simpson has had a phenomenal season for the Youngstown Phantoms in the USHL. The Shakopee, Minnesota, native has officially taken over the league scoring lead after yet another big week. Simpson is currently on pace for 82 points over 62 games, just a hair under the 1.36 … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Update: Team USA Falls Short at WJC; Letourneau Continues to Impress

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

Team Sweden snapped a nearly fifteen-year-long Gold Medal drought last night at the World Junior Championship, defeating Team Czechia 4-2. While Vashek Blanar did not appear in a game, he was with the Czechs throughout the tournament.

James Hagens and Will Zellers did not reach the medal round, losing in overtime in the Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Update: We’re Back!

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

After a short break for the Holidays, the weekly Bruins Prospect Update is back! This week marks arguably the most important event on the Hockey prospect calendar, with the World Junior Championships kicking off in Minnesota. B’s prospects James Hagens and Will Zellers have played big roles in Team USA’s successful start to … Keep Reading

One Player for Bruins Fans to Watch From Each Team at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

Winter has arrived in Boston, and with that comes one of hockey’s greatest annual traditions—the World Junior Championship. Team USA will be looking to win its third consecutive Gold Medal this year, as it will host the Tournament in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota. Group A will feature the United States, Sweden, Slovakia, Switzerland, Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Update: Holiday Break

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

It was one of the quieter weeks for Bruins prospects in recent memory, in part because many weren’t playing due to the fast-approaching holiday season. Boston College does not play again until after Christmas, and the Swedish U20 league will not resume play until the new year. Even then, some Bruins … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Will Zellers Added to Team USA Preliminary Roster for World Juniors

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By: Neil Simmons | Follow me on Twitter / X: @NSimmz

Bruins prospect Will Zellers has been added to Team USA’s preliminary roster for the upcoming World Junior Championships. After not being named in the initial team announcement on December 1st, Zellers will now take part in the Team USA camp and contend for a spot on the final roster ahead … Keep Reading

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