On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Bruins first-round pick Dean Letourneau discuss his upbringing and how he became such a unique player. They also dive into what happened last season, and how Letourneau is mentally preparing himself for what’s next — and the expectations that come with being a first-round pick.
0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰
0:35 Golfing
2:30 Hockey/basketball background
6:20 Managing playing several sports growing up
7:30 Always tall?
8:33 Playing hockey at that size
9:53 When did hockey become serious?
11:16 Which players did Dean look up to?
12:27 When did college hockey become an option?
15:34 Decision to decommit from Northeastern and go to BC
18:19 PrizePicks
19:48 Experience being scouted
22:21 Experience getting drafted
24:59 Was BC always the plan for 2024/25?
26:22 Adjustments from prep to college hockey
28:11 Handling being lower on the lineup at BC
30:23 Staying patient in development path
31:47 Bonding Bruins prospects on the BC roster
32:33 What do you wish you knew in year 1?
33:14 Thanks for watching!
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