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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

Bruins Prospect Update: Dean Letourneau Can’t Stop Scoring

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

It wasn’t long ago that the Boston College Eagles were 2-4-1, having just been swept by their rivals, Northeastern, in a weekend series. Fast forward to the present day, and BC has won eight of its last nine games, possessing a 10-5-1 record. Perhaps the biggest difference maker for the Eagles has been … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Update: The 2023 Draft Class Takes A Step Forward

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

You wouldn’t expect much from the Boston Bruins’ 2023 Draft Class on paper. After all, the B’s didn’t have a pick in the first two rounds and just one selection in the top 100. But fast forward two years, and things aren’t looking so bad for Boston.

Both Chris Pelosi and … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Update: Dean Letourneau Continues His Breakout Sophomore Season

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

Boston College started off slow this season, with non-conference losses to Quinnipiac and Denver, before being swept by Northeastern in the opening weekend of Hockey East play. The Eagles, led by several Bruins’ prospects, have since rattled off four straight wins, sweeping the University of Vermont and UMass-Amherst. Perhaps their … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Update: Weekend Sweep

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

It was a busy week for the Boston Bruins’ prospect pool, with virtually every prospect in action somewhere around the world. Whether it was suiting up for Providence in the American Hockey League, Maine in the ECHL, or for their Country, Junior, or College teams, some of Boston’s top prospects had big weeks. So … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Update: Zajicek Impressing in Providence

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

Providence’s undefeated start to the 2025-2026 American Hockey League season was brought to an end Saturday night against the Hershey Bears. Simon Zajicek entered the game with a .939% save percentage. He finished it with a .945%. Even in defeat, Zajicek maintained a stellar level of play, stopping 27 of the 28 shots he … Keep Reading

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