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CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — In Friday's matchup against Northeastern, Boston College men’s hockey coach Greg Brown was visibly displeased when Dean Letourneau, his veteran, first-line forward who entered the season as the Eagles’ top returning scorer, received a roughing penalty just past the 10-minute mark of the second period.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / June 16

Bruins Unveil Preliminary Roster and Schedule for 2026 Development Camp

The 2025-26 NHL season may have only ended a few days ago, but teams are already ramping up for next year. For the Boston Bruins, that includes holding their annual prospect development camp.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 18

Three potential trade destinations for Mason McTavish

The 2026 offseason isn’t going to be the first time that Mason McTavish’s name is in trade talks. McTavish held out in contract talks with the Anaheim Ducks over last year’s offseason, and he didn’t sign a new six-year deal until a little under two weeks before the regular season began.

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Boston Bruins News / Boston College Eagles on SI / March 24

Bruins GM Don Sweeney Provides Update on Dean Letourneau's Next Move at BC: The Rundown

Speaking with the media on Tuesday, Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney revealed that Boston College men’s hockey forward Dean Letourneau, who totaled 39 points in 2025-26 with 22 goals and 17 assists, is expected to return to BC for his junior year.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Boston College Eagles on SI / March 24

What James Hagens' Departure Means for Dean Letourneau's Future at Boston College

As much as he did for the Boston College men’s hockey program over the last two seasons, James Hagens is now in the Eagles’ past. On Tuesday, Hagens officially took the ice for the Providence Bruins, where he was designated by the organization to kick off the initial stage of his professional hockey career.

Boston Bruins News / Boston College Eagles on SI / February 13

No. 14 Boston College Men's Hockey Surrenders Four Unanswered Goals in Loss at Merrimack

After going up 2-0 in the first period on goals from sophomores James Hagens and Dean Letourneau, No. 14 Boston College men’s hockey surrendered four unanswered to drop its Friday night road matchup at Merrimack by a 4-2 final.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 30

2026 NHL Draft Rankings: Midseason top 64

This is as fluid an NHL Draft as I’ve covered. The 2025 NHL Draft saw James Hagens start the season as the projected No. 1, only for Matthew Schaefer to overtake him by December.

NHL News / Boston College Eagles on SI / January 25

Where Boston College Sits in Hockey East Standings After Sweeping New Hampshire

Boston College men’s hockey swept its series with the New Hampshire Wildcats this weekend. The Eagles won the series opener 5-2 on Friday night at Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Mass.

NHL News / Boston College Eagles on SI / January 23

Letourneau's Three Points Sends No. 15 BC Men's Hockey Past New Hampshire 5-2

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — The turnover could not have been worse for Conner De Haro. Skating through the middle of the neutral zone with the puck, the New

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / December 29

Preview: No. 12 Boston College Men's Hockey's Matchup With Lake Superior State

The No. 12 Boston College Eagles (10-6-1, 7-3-0 HE) men’s hockey team is set to take on the Lake Superior State Lakers (6-12-1, 3-9-0 CCHA) in the third place game of the Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off on Monday evening. In the first round, Boston College lost to the No.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

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Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / December 9

4 Bruins Prospects Having Strong 2025-26 Seasons in the NCAA

For the first time in what feels like a long time, the Boston Bruins have high-end talent in the pipeline. It’s exciting to watch, as they’ve shone brightly at the collegiate level.

College Football News / Boston College Eagles on SI / December 8

Two Eagles Earn Hockey East Weekly Awards After BC Men's Hockey's Sweep of Lowell

Two Boston College men’s hockey players received weekly Hockey East awards on Monday following the Eagles’ series sweep over UMass Lowell this past weekend, which improved the program’s record to 10-5-1 and 7-3-0 in the conference.

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Where Boston College Men's Hockey is Ranked After Week 9

Boston College men’s hockey swept its series with the UMass Lowell River Hawks over the weekend. In the first game at UMass Lowell on Friday, the Eagles won 3-1.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / December 5

No. 15 Boston College Men's Hockey Records Road Win Over UMass Lowell in Series Opener

LOWELL, Mass.— The No. 15 Boston College Eagles (9-5-1, 6-3-0 HE) men’s hockey team picked up its second straight win with a 3-1 road victory over the

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 4

Big Hype Prospects: Letourneau, Lindstrom, Surin, Pulkkinen

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Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / November 10

Where Boston College Men's Hockey is Ranked After Week 5

Boston College men’s hockey swept its slate of games last week in a road series with the Vermont Catamounts. In the first game of the series on Friday night, the Eagles beat the Catamounts 2-1.

NHL News / Boston College Eagles on SI / October 20, 2025

BC Men's Hockey Forward Dean Letourneau Solved his Scoring Bug: What changed?

During the summer of 2024, after Boston College men’s hockey wrapped up its 2023-24 season with a National Championship berth, BC commit Dean Letourneau was forced to make a career-altering decision.

Boston Bruins News / Boston College Eagles on SI / October 10, 2025

No. 11 BC Men’s Hockey Ties No. 12 Minnesota 2-2 Thanks to Letourneau's Late Goal

Down by a goal with just over four minutes left in the third period, Boston College men’s hockey forward Dean Letourneau ripped a shot from the top of the right slot past the shoulder of Minnesota goaltender Nathan Airey.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 28, 2025

Canucks select Kieran Dervin in third round of 2025 NHL Draft

The Vancouver Canucks have selected centreman Kieran Dervin with the 65th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Dervin has a unique story. Similar to Dean Letourneau (Boston Bruins’ 2024 first-round pick), Dervin started his hockey season playing through the Canadian College ranks for St.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 11, 2024

From Canadian Prep School to Div. I Hockey – The Dean Letourneau Story

Like a lot of players, Dean Letourneau began skating at a very young age – he was between two and two-and-a-half, which also happens to be somewhere around when he started walking, at least that’s what he remembers.

Boston Bruins News / Boston College Eagles on SI / October 4, 2024

2024-25 Boston College Men’s Hockey Player Profile: Dean Letourneau

The Boston College Eagles men’s hockey team kicks off its season on Friday, Oct. 11 against Michigan State in East Lansing, Mich. As the season draws closer, we’re taking a look and profiling each member of the 2024-25 roster.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / July 8, 2024

Prospect Profile: Dean Letourneau

Dean Letourneau was born on February 21, 2006, in Braeside, Ontario. Letourneau played for the Ottawa Valley Titans for two seasons and totaled 16 goals and 19 assists in 36 games for the U14 and U15 teams.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / July 4, 2024

Bruins Have Something Special With Prospect Dean Letourneau

Given how thin the Boston Bruins’ prospect pool is, stockpiling it is important. The organization has seen players graduate to the big club and even got a boost last season.

Boston Bruins News / Boston Sports Journal / July 5, 2024

NHL Notebook: Bruins Taking Good Kind of Gamble in Letourneau

Almost 10 years ago, the Boston Bruins had a late first-round pick where they had a chance to swing for the fences. They had already landed stud defenseman prospect Charlie McAvoy with a mid-first round pick and they had a late pick to perhaps take a chance with while holding the 29th overall pick as well.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / June 30, 2024

Getting to know Boston Bruins Draft Pick Dean Letourneau

Just one week ago, the Boston Bruins were prepared to take the first night of the 2024 NHL Draft off and will not make a selection until the fourth round at pick 122.