Vashek Blanar – HV71 – U20 Nationell HV71 pushed its qualifying‑round record to 6‑0 with a 7–4 win over Vasteras IK on Tuesday. Blanar, who had scored in each of the previous two games, was held off the scoresheet and finished with two shots on goal. On Thursday, they improved to 7-0 with a 3-2Continue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: April 5, 2026”
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Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 29, 2026
Quinnipiac sophomore defenseman Elliott Groenewold might be the most overlooked Bruins prospect in the pipeline. While Chris Pelosi naturally draws the spotlight from a Bobcats team headed to the NCAA Tournament — goals and assists tend to do that — Groenewold has quietly built a resume that deserves far more attention. The Bruins had theirContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 29, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 23, 2026
On Monday, James Hagens was named a finalist for the Hockey East Player of the Year. On Tuesday, Elliott Groenewold was named a finalist for the ECAC Defensive Defenseman of the Year. On Wednesday, James Hagens was named a top-10 finalist for the Hobey Baker Award. On Saturday, Dean Letourneau was named to the HockeyContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 23, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 8, 2026
James Hagens was named the Hockey East Player of the Month for the month of February. Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Wednesday saw Vaxjo lose a tough one to IF Malmo 4-1 in a game that was very close unto there were 2 minutes remaining in regulation. Down 2-1 and on theContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 8, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: January 25, 2026
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Liam Pettersson spent a game with Kungalvs IK in the HockeyEttan league – Sweden’s equivalent to the ECHL last week, scoring a goal in his only game. Vaxjo fell 3–2 to Frolunda HC on Saturday morning, though they continue to hold onto a precarious playoff position. PetterssonContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: January 25, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: December 7, 2025
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Vaxjo fell 7-3 to IF Malmo on Saturday, with Pettersson absent as he remains with the SHL club. With Vaxjo of the SHL, Pettersson did not register a point, was a minus-1 and played just 6:45. On Sunday, he returned to the U20 as Vaxjo defeated LinkopingContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: December 7, 2025”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 30, 2025
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Vaxjo defeated Vasteras IK 5-2 on Saturday and moved to within one point of the top-8, the U20 Nationell run to the playoffs. Pettersson did not factor in the scoring. On Sunday, Vaxjo defeated Sodertalje 3-2. Pettersson did not register a point. He was a plus-1 andContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 30, 2025”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 23, 2025
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell It was a battle of rising stars in the U20 circuit Wednesday as Vashek Blanar’s HV71 skated past Pettersson’s Vaxjo Lakers with a decisive 5–2 win. Pettersson did not register a point and was a minus-1 in the loss. Vaxjo returned to the win column Saturday withContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 23, 2025”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 16, 2025
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell After missing 12 games with an undisclosed injury, Pettersson made his return to the lineup for Vaxjo in Saturday’s U20 Nationell matchup against Linkoping HC. While his presence was a welcome sight, it wasn’t enough to spark a turnaround, as Vaxjo fell 4–1. Pettersson was held offContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 16, 2025”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 9, 2025
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell The U20 Nationell is on pause for IIHF Tournaments taking place. Vashek Blanar – HV71 – U20 Nationell The Five-Nations Under-20 tournament opened with a strong statement from Czechia, who rolled to a 5-2 win on Thursday. Blanar chipped in with a power-play assist on Czechia’s fifthContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 9, 2025”