BOSTON BRUINS PROSPECT REPORT

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1 BOSTON BRUINS PROSPECT REPORT December 15, 2011 Semi-monthly statistical and noteworthy updates on all players in the Bruins organization not currently on the Boston roster Notes: Professional Player Spotlight: David Warsofsky (Providence Bruins, AHL) Amateur Player Spotlight: Brian Ferlin (Cornell University, ECAC) All statistics are current through games of December 14, 2011 Carl Soderberg is not listed, as he remains under contract to a European team.

2 PROSPECT SPOTLIGHTS PROFESSIONAL PROSPECT DAVID WARSOFSKY Providence Bruins (AHL) Defense lbs. Age 21 Acquired: Trade w/st. Louis (Vladimir Sobotka, June 26, 2010) BostonBruins.com -- When a student leaves college a year before graduation, it tends to be for less than positive reasons. But David Warsofsky had pretty good argument for not completing his degree; the opportunity to play professional hockey. A talented defenseman who made a name for himself as a member of the Boston University Terriers, Warsofsky was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the 4th round (#95 overall), of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. However, the decision to turn pro didn't come about until he'd been traded to the Boston Bruins during the summer of "It's always hard to forgo your senior year," said Warsofsky of his decision to leave school early. "But I sat down with my family and the coaches at BU and they just thought that it was the right decision- for the future of my hockey career and just me as a person." Warsofsky's performance in the Bruins organization supports his reasoning as his skill has garnered praise from the Bruins' coaching and management staff on numerous occasions. During the 2011 development camp Assistant General Manager Don Sweeney was impressed by the young defenseman. "I think [his poise] exhibits his hockey sense overall in terms of he wants to gain," said Sweeney. "He doesn't want to force things offensively, he want things to open up." General Manager Peter Chiarelli saw something else in Warsofsky's game. "You can see his skill out there," said Chiarelli. "He's an incredible stretch passer." No doubt, Warsofsky is aware of his skill set, but remains focused on improving his game. "I think I'm an offensive-type of defenseman and I think that's what they want me to do down here in Providence," said the blueliner."but at the same time, I think in order to be able to play at the next level, you need to be an all around defenseman. "So I've been working on that, too." As he's continued to work on his defensive game, Warsofsky has been strong on the P-Bruins power play alongside teammates Carter Camper and Jamie Tardif -- a trio that has already given Providence five power play goals this season. "It's always good when you play with guys that you can trust and you have a little chemistry," said Warsofsky. Through 25 games during his first full AHL season in Black & Gold, Warsofsky has produced a 1-11=12 line, but that's no shock to anyone who saw him play in scarlet and white. At BU he achieved plenty of success with career totals of 22-46=113 and was a big part of the Terriers' 2009 Beanpot, Hockey East and NCAA titles. And although Warsofsky was able to play at the TD Garden during numerous Hockey East and Beanpot tournament games, the Marshfield, Mass. native awaits the day he gets to return to Causeway Street in a Bruins jersey. "When you're playing in a sold out Garden it's a fun thing, but when you're playing for the Boston Bruins in a sold out Garden, it's obviously another thing," said Warsofsky."That's my goal- to play on that stage one day. "I just work towards that every day." -Amanda Ostuni

3 AMATEUR PROSPECT BRIAN FERLIN Cornell University (ECAC) Right Wing lbs. Age 19 Acquired: 2011 Entry Draft (4th pick/121st overall) BostonBruins.com -- Drafted by the Bruins this past spring's NHL Entry Draft, Brian Ferlin became the only player from Jacksonville, FL ever to be picked and the big 6-foot-2, 201-pound forward was humbled his selection was made by Boston. I was really excited about it, said Ferlin of being drafted by the Stanley Cup champions. It s a huge honor to be drafted by them. Though he's currently wearing the colors of the Cornell University Big Red, this past summer Ferlin also donned Black & Gold when he participated in the annual Bruins Development Camp. It was nice to compete against some of the guys from around the world that you hear about, explained the 19-year-old. They re all good players. However, the young Ferlin wasn t exactly hidden in the shadows of the Bruins other amateur prospects. He s got good speed, he s got good size, he s got good skills, said B s assistant general manager Don Sweeney during camp. I think he ll continue to get more and more comfortable on the ice as he plays more and more hockey. In his first season in the ECAC, Cornell's Ferlin is proving Sweeney right. Through 11 games he is tied for a team best +10 rating and is second in goals (5), assists (7) and points (12). Thanks to that success early in the campaign, the Floridian was invited to attend the 2012 U.S. National Junior Team s pretournament camp in late December, when 29 players will compete for a roster spot on Team USA for the upcoming IHF Word Junior Championship. I m glad I get the opportunity to go out there and hopefully make the team, said the B s prospect, whose talents haven't been overlooked by his conference, either. Ferlin was named ECAC s Rookie of the Month when he registered 5 goals, 6 assists and a +9 rating in only nine games in November. Although he was honored to receive the award, a modest Ferlin gave most of the credit to his Cornell teammates. I think that just goes to show the team as a whole how we re playing, explained the Big Red forward. I don t think I could have gotten that award without the team playing well. And it's clear that the B s 2011 draft pick has quickly adapted to his Ivy League surroundings. I couldn t have been happier with my decision to come here, said Ferlin, whose team has made a commitment to serve the local community of Ithaca, NY. We take part in a lot of community events around here, he explained. The community is so big [to the] Cornell Hockey program, so we try to give back. Regardless of his numerous accomplishments on and off the ice, Ferlin is pushing himself to improve day-in and day-out. Keep playing hard and doing the little things every day, he tells himself. Just continue to get bigger, stronger and faster just keep developing. ---John Griffin

4 The New England Hockey Journal s Kirk Luedeke contributes an in-depth feature to the Boston Bruins Prospect Report. This edition s feature focuses on the organization s ties to the upcoming World Junior Championship. Bruins prospects look to make big impact at World Juniors By: Kirk Luedeke The holidays are right around the corner, and hardcore hockey fans know what that means: the annual International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championship tournaments are where the top junior talent is showcased. This is the most prestigious international competition for players under 20 representing the globe's top hockey powers. The Boston Bruins will have at least one player competing in the main tournament in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta later this month. The team also has a presence in Germany, where the separate World Jr. Division I tournament is currently going on between countries who did not qualify for the main bracket of 10 countries. Defenseman Dougie Hamilton, the team s top choice (ninth overall) in last June's NHL Entry Draft, was named to Team Canada s final roster this week. He joins forward Freddie Hamilton (a fifth-round pick of San Jose in 2010) as the first brother duo to play on the same Canadian WJC squad in 30 years (Randy and Mike Moller skated together on the 1982 WJC entry). Many B's fans are already acquainted with the younger Hamilton, 18, who broke St. Louis star Alex Pietrangelo s Niagara Ice Dogs franchise record for points by a defenseman a year ago with 58. This season he s on pace to shatter that mark as the OHLâ s top scoring defenseman, having already hit the 45-point mark in just 30 contests (good for sixth overall in the OHL currently). At 6-foot-4 and a shade under 195 pounds, the son of two Canadian Olympians is not only getting things done offensively in the OHL, but is also impressing observers with his effective defensive play. Hamilton should see considerable time on the power play for Canada s skilled but relatively inexperienced defense. Born in June, 1993, Hamilton is the second youngest player on Canada s blue line corps, ahead of only Ryan Murray, who just missed the 2011 draft cutoff with a Sep. 27, 1993 birthdate. Center Ryan Spooner had a good chance of also making the Canada roster, but was diagnosed with mononucleosis late last week. The 45th overall pick in 2010 hopes to return to action with the OHL s Kingston Frontenacs in about three weeks. Spooner remains upbeat despite the disappointment of not being able to participate in the WJC in his final year of eligibility and actually felt well enough to attend the Bruins/Senators game in Ottawa on Wednesday, December 14. Boston's second choice in 2011, center Alexander Khokhlachev, will attend the North American portion of Team Russia s World Jr. evaluation camp. The team, which plays in Group A, arrives in Calgary on Dec. 18. The skilled and creative scoring forward is currently tenth overall in the OHL s scoring race with 15 goals, 43 points in 33 games with the Windsor Spitfires. Right wing Brian Ferlin will travel to Alberta this week to make his case for selection on Team USA s final WJC roster. Should the Cornell freshman and fourth-round selection by the Bruins succeed, he would become the first Florida-born and trained hockey player to compete in the under-20 tournament. The Jacksonville native got off to a hot start with the Big Red, with five goals and 12 points in his first 11 NCAA games. With his size and potential, Ferlin has a good chance of making the final cut for USA, with the team to be announced on Dec. 22. Should he succeed, Ferlin will take on Hamilton and Team Canada in Edmonton on New Year s Eve. Norweigian goaltender Lars Volden, Boston's sixth-round pick in the draft, is playing in the WJCâ s Divison I tournament. Norway was relegated to the lower bracket after finishing last in the top division in Buffalo a year ago. Volden and his teammates square off against Austria, Belarus, Great Britain and Slovenia in the round robin, which runs through the 17th, followed by the medal round. Volden went 2-1 in his team s first three games including a 41-save performance against Austria in a 5-2 win. Boston's representation in the World Jr. tournaments speaks to the organization s solid depth and recent success in the 2010 and 2011 entry drafts. Kirk Luedeke covers the Boston Bruins and NHL prospects for the New England Hockey Journal.

5 Record: , 23 points (5 th, Atlantic Division) P-BRUINS NOTES UPCOMING GAMES: Here is a look at the upcoming contests for the P-Bruins: Friday, 12/16 vs. Springfield, 7:05 p.m. Saturday, 12/11 at Connecticut, 7:00 p.m. Sunday, 12/18 vs. Bridgeport, 4:05 p.m. Monday, 12/26 at Manchester, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, 12/28 at Portland, 6:30 p.m. Friday, 12/30 at Springfield, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 12/31 at Manchester, 7:00 p.m. WHITFIELD RETURNS: Trent Whitfield returned to action on Dec. 2 after being out since Oct. 16 with an injury. It took him a few games to kick the rust off but was back into his old form as he helped the P-Bruins break an eight-game losing skid with a 2-1 shootout win vs. Manchester on Dec. 9. Whitfield had the only regulation goal for the P-Bruins with helpers from Kirk MacDonald and Lane MacDermid. In the shootout, Jamie Arniel scored the first Providence goal while Whitfield finished with the second, giving Providence the win. Whitfield also earned the Number One Star honor for the night. RESTART: The Providence Bruins broke an eight-game losing streak with a 2-1 win vs. Manchester on Dec. 9. Since last report, the P-Bruins have only faced the Connecticut Whale and Manchester Monarchs, both of which are their respective division leaders. Even with the tough schedule Providence has managed to earn five points out of five games. ROOKIES NIGHT: The P-Bruins rookies shined in a 3-2 win vs. Connecticut on Dec. 11. Carter Camper, Kyle MacKinnon, and Craig Cunningham each notched a goal on the night. MacKinnon s goal was his first point after going scoreless in eleven games. Camper s came on the power play while Cunningham s goal was the game winner and earned him the Number One Star honor for the night. FIGHTING WHALE: Providence topped the Northeast Division leading Connecticut Whale in a 3-2 win filled with penalties on Dec. 11. After a tough 3-0 loss the night before at Connecticut, tensions were high between the two teams. At 5:32, Lane MacDermid dropped the gloves with Aaron Voros in a drawn out battle. The fight fueled the emotions as 72 total penalty minutes, including two misconducts and one game-misconduct for Connecticut, were logged in the first period alone. The pushing and shoving continued throughout the game, with the score sheet reading 86 total penalty minutes on the night. TRYOUT: Providence announced on Dec. 10 that the club has signed defenseman Jordon Southorn to a Professional Tryout Agreement. Southorn made his professional debut with the Trenton Titans (ECHL) in In 19 games with the Titans this season, the blueliner has recorded 3-7=10 totals and 11 penalty minutes. Southorn is a four-year product of the Prince Edward Island Rocket of the QMJHL. In his final season in junior ( ), Southorn finished third among defensemen in points with 23. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound defenseman led the Rocket blue liners in scoring in with a career-high 35 assists and 41 points. The 21 year-old finished his junior career with 27-78=105 totals in 258 regular season games. Southorn was selected 104 th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. MAC IS BACK: The Macs of the P-Bruins all broke their scoreless streaks in December. Kirk MacDonald and Lane MacDermid broke an eight-game and seven-game scoreless streak, respectively, on Dec. 9 while Kyle MacKinnon broke an eleven-game skid on Dec. 11. RECENT TRANSACTIONS: Defenseman Steven Kampfer and forward Jordan Caron assigned to Providence from Boston (NHL) on Dec. 1 Forward Kyle MacKinnon assigned to Reading (ECHL) on Dec. 2 Forward Adam Presizniuk released from Professional Tryout Agreement on Dec. 2 Kampfer and Caron recalled to Boston (NHL) on Dec. 4 MacKinnon recalled from Reading (ECHL) on Dec. 7 Defenseman Jordon Southorn signed to Professional Tryout Agreement on Dec. 10 Forward Zach Hamill recalled to Boston (NHL) on Dec. 13.

6 AMATEUR PROSPECT NOTES WORLD JUNIORS: The 2012 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships (2012 WJHC) will be heading back to Canada to be hosted in Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta. The tournament will begin on Dec. 26 with the gold medal game played in Calgary on Jan. 5, Dougie Hamilton will represent Team Cananda. Ryan Spooner was also invited to Team Canada s evaluation camp but will miss the WJHC because of mononucleosis. Brian Ferlin has made the 29-man preliminary roster for Team USA. The final 22-man roster for Team USA is expected to be announced on Dec. 22. Alexander Khokhlachev has been invited to the final Team Russia camp, he will report to the club on Dec. 18 in Calgary. Goaltender Lars Volden will represent Team Norway in Division I. KOKO VS SPOONER: The B s prospects stole the spotlight as Ryan Spooner of the Kingston Frontenacs faced-off with Alexander Khokhlachev and the Windsor Spitfires on Dec. 4. Khokhlechev and Spooner both finished with 2-1=3 totals, Khokhlachev with the Number One Star with Spooner the Number Two Star. Khokhlachev s two goals both came on the power play while both of Spooner s were short handed. At the end of the night, the Spits came out on top with a 5-3 win. KNIGHT LEADING KNIGHTS: Since last report, Jared Knight has recorded a point in every game. His best showing was on Dec. 2, when he recorded a power play goal and assist, helping the Knights power play to go 2 for 3 in their 6-0 win against Saginaw. The London Knights are now first in the Western Conference with Knight tied for 3 rd on the team in points (31) and 2 nd in the OHL for plus/minus (+21). SIGNED: Dougie Hamilton s hard work has paid off. The Boston Bruins signed Hamilton to an Entry Level Contract on Dec. 8. As Boston s first-round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, Hamilton currently leads all OHL defensemen in scoring, the next closest (Cody Ceci) being 13 points behind. For the IceDogs, he leads the team in points (45), assists (33), and power play goals (7) while recording a new career high ten-game point streak from Nov. 5 Dec. 1. COURCHAINE CRUISING: The Alaska Aces (18-4-2) have been cruising and Adam Courchaine has been contributing. The Aces currently lead the ECHL with 38 points and have been unbeaten in regulation for 12 consecutive games (10-0-2). Courchaine contributed to 4 of those 12 wins going and only allowing 6 goals against. The Aces outscored their opponents 14 to 6 in games when Courchaine guarded the net. Most recently in a 6-1 win on Dec. 10, Courchaine came closest to a shutout as he held Utah without a goal for 158 minutes and 41 seconds until Paul McIlveen scored with less than two minutes left in regulation. UPDATE FROM RUSSIA: After a stellar start to the season, Maxim Chudinov and the Severstal Cherepovets have been slow in production thus far in December. After going in November, Severstal is four games into December, their first win coming most recently in a 4-1 win over Torpedo on Dec. 11. That win ended a season high four-game losing streak. Despite his pause in scoring, Chudinov is still maxing out in other areas. He is 2 nd on his team in scoring (23), leading in average on-ice time (24:19) and shots on goal (86), and tied for 1 st in power play goals (5). O GARA UPDATE: Rob O Gara and the Milton Academy Mustangs are now five games deep into the season. After a slow start to the season (0-3-0) the Mustangs have recorded two wins in back-to-back nights to put their record at O Gara (1-2=3 totals) scored a power play goal in a 10-3 loss vs. the number-two ranked St. Sebastian s on Dec. 3. PERFECT DECEMBER: The young prospect goalies have perfect records so far in December. Adam Courchaine and Zane Gothberg have each started and won their first two games in the month of December. Courchaine has a 1.72 GAA thus far this month while Gothberg is at 3.05 GAA. GAME TO WATCH: Team Canada will take on Team USA at Rexall Place, Edmonton, Alberta at 8:00 p.m. EST on Saturday Dec. 31 in the preliminary round of the 2012 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship. Dougie Hamilton will be representing Team Canada while Brian Ferlin will look to represent Team USA. Team USA s final roster will be announced on Dec. 22.

7 BOSTON BRUINS PROSPECT CAPSULES Note: Capsule includes games through Dec. 14, 2011 JAMIE ARNIEL Center Drafted by Boston in 2008 NHL Entry Draft (4 th round, 97 th overall) Date of Birth: Nov. 16, 1989 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Has been scoreless for the month of December. MATT BARTKOWSKI Defense Drafted by Florida in 2008 NHL Entry Draft (7 th round, 190 th overall), traded to Boston by Florida with Dennis Seidenberg for Byron Bitz, Craig Weller and Tampa Bay s 2010 second round pick (Alexander Petrovic) on March 3, 2010 Date of Birth: Jun. 4, 1988 Boston Season Total: Providence Season Total: Since Last Report (Providence): Notes: Began season in Boston and was assigned to Providence on Oct. 20 after playing three scoreless NHL games Registered 2 assists in a 3-2 win over the Manchester Monarchs on Nov. 5. ANDREW BODNARCHUK Defense Drafted by Boston in 2006 NHL Entry Draft (5 th round, 128 th overall) Date of Birth: Jul. 11, 1988 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Scored game-winning goal in 4-3 OT win vs. St. John s on Oct. 30 Finished 3 rd among Providence defensemen in points (16) and 2 nd in assists (15) last season. RYAN BUTTON Defense Drafted by Boston in 2009 NHL Entry Draft (3 rd round, 86 th overall) Date of Birth: Mar. 26, 1991 Reading Season Total: Providence Season Total: Since Last Report (Providence): Notes: Missed four games due to upper body injury, expected to return to Providence lineup weekend of Dec. 16 Assigned to ECHL s Reading Royals on Oct. 27 then recalled to Providence on Nov 1 Recorded first AHL point of the season on an assist in a 3-2 SO win at Manchester on Nov. 5.

8 ANTHONY CAMARA Left Wing Current Team: Saginaw Spirit (OHL) [ Drafted by Boston in 2011 NHL Entry Draft (3 rd round, 81 st overall) Date of Birth: Sep. 4, 1993 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Currently 2 nd on team in penalty minutes Tallied a career high 3 assists in a 5-2 win against Owen Sound Attack on Sep. 24 Matched career-high 3 points (1-2=3) and set new career high in plus/minus (+4) for a single game in a 9-1 win against Peterborough on Oct. 22. CARTER CAMPER Right Wing Signed by Boston as a free agent on April 7, 2011 Date of Birth: Jul. 6, 1988 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Leads team in assists and points Tallied 2-4=6 totals over 5 games including two multiple-point games from Oct Registered game-winning goal in 3-2 win at Worcester on Nov. 13 Tied for 6 th among AHL rookies in scoring. MARC CANTIN Defense Current Team: Reading Royals (ECHL) [ Signed by Boston as a free agent on March 23, 2011 Date of Birth: Mar. 17, 1990 Providence Season Total: Reading Season Total: Since Last Report (Providence): Notes: Sidelined with an upper body injury Assigned to Reading Royals (ECHL) on Nov. 10 after going scoreless in nine games for Providence Made professional debut on Oct. 7 with Providence Reassigned to Providence (AHL) on Nov. 20. STEFAN CHAPUT Center Drafted by Carolina in 2006 NHL Entry Draft (5 th round, 153 rd overall), traded to Boston by Anaheim with David Laliberte for Brian McGrattan and Sean Zimmerman on February 27, 2011 Date of Birth: Mar. 11, 1988 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Remains sidelined with lower body injury Had a three-game point streak (3-1=4 totals) from Oct MAXIM CHUDINOV Defense Current Team: Severstal Cherepovets (KHL) Drafted by Boston in 2010 NHL Entry Draft (7 th round, 195 th overall) Date of Birth: Mar. 25, 1990 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Currently 3 rd among KHL defensemen in points (23) and assists (15), and tied for 2 nd in goals (8) He is 2 nd on the team in scoring, 1 st on team for shots on goal (86), average ice time (24:19) and power play goals (5)

9 COLBY COHEN Defense Drafted by Colorado in 2007 NHL Entry Draft (2 nd round, 45 th overall), traded to Boston from Colorado on November 29, 2010 for Matt Hunwick Date of Birth: Apr. 25, 1989 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Has not played since Nov. 25 with lower body injury. ADAM COURCHAINE Goal Current Team: Alaska Aces (ECHL) [ Signed by Boston as a free agent on September 30, 2007 Date of Birth: Feb. 20, 1989 GP MINS W-L-O GA GAA SO Alaska Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Has contributed 4 games (3-0-1) to his team s 12 consecutive unbeaten games in regulation (10-0-2) Team currently leads ECHL with 38 points. TOMMY CROSS Defense Current Team: Boston College Eagles (HE) [bceagles.cstv.com] Drafted by Boston in 2007 NHL Entry Draft (2 nd round, 35 th overall) Date of Birth: Sep. 12, 1989 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: 2 nd among Eagles defensemen in assists (10) and 1 st on team in penalty minutes (38) and 3 rd in shots on goal (52) Currently on a fourgame point streak (1-3=4 totals) Registered game winning goal with 2.8 seconds left in a 2-1 win against Northeastern University on Nov. 11 Captain of the Eagles this season CRAIG CUNNINGHAM Left Wing Drafted by Boston in 2010 NHL Entry Draft (4 th round, 97 th overall) Date of Birth: Sep. 13, 1990 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Earned the Number One Star honor in a 3-2 win vs. Connecticut on Dec. 11 where he notched an assist and the game-winning goal Currently 6 th on team in scoring (16), 5 th in assists (6), and 4 th in goals (4) Had a three-game point streak from Oct with 3 assists, including his first point as a P-Bruin in 3-2 SO win vs. Portland on Oct. 16 Signed an entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins on July 14, 2011 ALEXANDER FALLSTROM Right Wing Current Team: Harvard University Crimson (ECAC) [ Drafted by Minnesota in 2009 NHL Entry Draft (4 th round, 116 th overall), traded to Boston by Minnesota for Chuck Kobasew on October 18, 2009 Date of Birth: Sep. 15, 1990 Season Total: Since Last Report:

10 Notes: Currently in his junior season with the Crimson Contributed to Harvard s ECAC-leading power play (32.1%) with a power play assist in 4-3 win at Princeton on Dec. 10 Currently ranked 4 th on Crimson squad in points (9), tied for 3 rd in goals (3) and tied for 3 rd in assists (6). BRIAN FERLIN Right Wing Current Team: Cornell University Big Red (ECAC) [ Drafted by Boston in 2011 NHL Entry Draft (4 th round, 121 st overall) Date of Birth: Jun. 3, 1992 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Was named ECAC Rookie of the Month for November Ferlin had a seven-game scoring streak in the month of November and won back-to-back league Rookie of the Week honors on Nov. 8 and Nov. 15 The first Jacksonville, FL native to ever be selected in the NHL Entry Draft Registered 3-point game (1-2=3) in 6-2 win over Yale University on Nov. 4 Currently 2 nd on team in goals (5), assists (7), and points (12), 1 st in shots (29), and tied for 1 st in plus/minus (+10). JUSTIN FLOREK Left Wing Current Team: Northern Michigan University Wildcats (CCHA) [webb.nmu.edu/sportsathletics] Drafted by Boston in 2010 NHL Entry Draft (5 th round, 135 th overall) Date of Birth: May 18, 1990 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Currently in his senior season with Wildcats Registered 4 points over back-to-back games against then No.1-ranked University of Michigan on Oct. 21 and Oct. 22 Leads team in goals (9) and points (15) and 3 rd in assists (6). MARK GOGGIN Defense Current Team: Dartmouth College Big Green (ECAC) [ Drafted by Boston in 2008 NHL Entry Draft (7 th round, 197 th overall) Date of Birth: Jul. 29, 1990 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: In his junior season with the Big Green Scored first goal in nearly two years in 5-4 win vs. Quinnipiac on Nov. 4. ZANE GOTHBERG Goal Current Team: Fargo Force (USHL) [ Drafted by Boston in 2010 NHL Entry Draft (6 th round, 165 th overall) Date of Birth: Aug. 20, 1992 GP MINS W-L-O GA GAA SO Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Registered a shutout in Fargo s 1-0 SO win against Omaha on Oct. 7 Helped US to a bronze medal with a shutout in 4-0 win over Sweden in the World Junior A Challenge on Nov. 12 Will be attending University of North Dakota in fall ZACH HAMILL Center Drafted by Boston in 2007 NHL Entry Draft (1 st round, 8 th overall) Date of Birth: Sep. 23, 1988 Boston Season Total: Providence Season Total: Since Last Report (Boston):

11 Since Last Report (Providence): Notes: Currently on the Boston roster after being recalled on December 12 and picked up an assist vs. Los Angeles on Dec. 13 Recalled to Boston on Nov. 9 then registered an assist in a 6-3 win vs. Edmonton on Nov. 10 Assigned back to Providence on Nov. 13 Registered twogoal games in 4-1 win at Springfield on Oct.15 and in 3-2 OT loss against vs. Albany on Oct. 23. DOUGIE HAMILTON Defense Current Team: Niagara IceDogs (OHL) [www. niagaraicedogs.net] Drafted by Boston in 2011 NHL Entry Draft (1 st round, 9 th overall) Date of Birth: Jun. 17, 1993 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Signed by Boston to an entry level contract on Dec. 8 Leads team in points (45), assists (33), power play goals (7), and 5 th in goals (12) Had a new career high ten-game point streak from Nov. 5 Dec. 1 Leads all OHL defensemen in goals (12), assists (33), and points (45) Ranked 6 th overall in OHL in points (45).to Team Canada s Selection Camp for the World Junior Championships Named OHL s Defenseman of the Month for October Named captain for Team OHL in Subway Super Series against Team Russia JOSH HENNESSY Center Drafted by San Jose in 2003 NHL Entry Draft (2 nd round, 43 rd overall), Signed by Boston as a free agent on July 5, 2011 Date of Birth: Feb. 7, 1985 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: 2 nd on team in points (15), 1 st in goals (8), and tied for 4 th in assists (7) Scored first goal and point as a P-Bruin in his debut vs. Manchester on Oct. 14 Registered two-point games in 4-1 win at Springfield on Oct. 15 (1-1=2) and in 3-2 SO win at Manchester on Nov. 5 (1-1=2). MICHAEL HUTCHINSON Goal Drafted by Boston in 2008 NHL Entry Draft (3 rd round, 77 th overall) Date of Birth: Mar. 2, 1990 GP MINS W-L-O GA GAA SO Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Made 39 saves on 43 shots in a 5-1 loss at Norfolk on Nov. 25. JARED KNIGHT Center Current Team: London Knights (OHL) [ Drafted by Boston in 2010 NHL Entry Draft (2 nd round, 32 nd overall) Date of Birth: Jan. 16, 1992 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Tied for 3 rd on team in points (31) and 1 st in plus/minus (+21) Was suspended for 2 games due to a postgame altercation in a 4-3 loss vs. Sault Ste. Marie on Nov. 11 Had a career high eleven-game point streak from Oct. 23 Nov. 26 Registered hat trick in 6-3 win against Plymouth on Oct. 1 1 of 40 players invited to National Junior Evaluation Camp in August, 2011

12 ALEXANDER KHOKHLACHEV Center Current Team: Windsor Spitfires (OHL) [ Drafted by Boston in 2011 NHL Entry Draft (2 nd round, 40 th overall) Date of Birth: Sep. 9, 1993 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Leads team in assists (28) and points (43), 2 nd on team for goals (15) Tied for 9 th in the OHL in scoring (43).Started season with a sixgame point streak from Sep. 25 Oct. 8. Currently on an eleven-game point streak (career high is 14 from season). ANTON KHUDOBIN Goal Drafted by Minnesota in 2004 NHL Entry Draft (7 th round, 206 th overall), traded to Boston by Minnesota for Jeff Penner and Mikko Lehtonen on February 28, 2011 Date of Birth: May 7, 1986 GP MINS W-L-O GA GAA SO Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Registered shutout in 1-0 win vs. Manchester on Nov. 11. LANE MacDERMID Left Wing Drafted by Boston in 2009 NHL Entry Draft (4 th round, 112 th overall) Date of Birth: Aug. 25, 1989 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Broke seven-game scoreless skid with assist in 2-1 win vs. Manchester on Dec. 9 Leads team in penalty minutes (67) Registered assist on game-winning goal in 4-3 win at Portland on Oct. 22 KIRK MacDONALD Right Wing Signed by Boston to a NHL contract on February 26, 2011 Date of Birth: Dec. 18, 1983 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Broke eight-game scoreless skid with assist in 2-1 win vs. Manchester on Dec. 9 3 rd on team in assists (8) and 4 th in penalty minutes (34). KYLE MacKINNON Center Signed by Providence to a AHL contract on July 19, 2011 Date of Birth: Oct. 28, 1987 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Played four years for Providence Friars (HE) Broke eleven-game scoreless skid with a goal in a 3-2 win vs. Connecticut on Dec. 11.

13 NATHAN McIVER Defense Drafted by Vancouver in 2003 NHL Entry Draft (8 th round, 254 th overall), signed by Boston as a free agent on July 5, 2010 Date of Birth: Jan. 6, 1985 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Has not played this season because of a lower body injury ZACH McKELVIE Defense Signed by Boston to a one-year contract on July 14, 2011 Date of Birth: Feb. 22, 1985 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Scoreless for 10 games Served in the United States Army from Registered first professional goal and point with the Providence Bruins in a 3-2 win at Manchester on Nov. 5. KEVAN MILLER Defense Signed by Boston to an entry-level contract on October 21, 2011 Date of Birth: Nov. 15, 1987 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: 2 nd on team in penalty minutes Registered assist on game-winning goal in 4-1 win at Springfield on Oct. 15. ROB O GARA Defense Current Team: Milton Academy (USHS) [ Drafted by Boston in 2011 NHL Entry Draft (5 th round, 151 st overall) Date of Birth: Jul. 6, 1993 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Helped Milton Academy capture their first ever New England Prep School Championship in season Named captain of Milton Academy for his senior season ( ) Will be attending Yale University in the fall of 2012 TYLER RANDELL Right Wing Drafted by Boston in 2009 NHL Entry Draft (6 th round, 176 th overall) Date of Birth: Jun. 15, 1991 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: 2 nd on team in penalty minutes (35) Scoreless in seven games Youngest player on the Providence roster at age 20 Recorded first professional goal and point in 3-2 shootout win vs. Portland on Oct. 16

14 YANNICK RIENDEAU Right Wing Current Team: Reading Royals (ECHL) [ Signed by Boston as a free agent on April 2, 2009 Date of Birth: Jun. 18, 1988 Providence Season Total: Reading Season Total: Since Last Report (Reading): Notes: Scoreless in six games Tied for 2 nd on Reading in points (15), 4 th in assists (9), and tied for 2 nd in goals (6) Assigned to Reading after being scoreless in three games since being recalled on Oct. 26 Scored goal and shoot-out goal in 3-2 shootout win against Gwinnett on Nov. 5. CALLE RIDDERWALL Left Wing Signed by Boston to a AHL contract on August 18, 2011 Date of Birth: May 28, 1988 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Registered a goal in back-to-back wins against Worcester (SO 4-3) on Oct. 21 and Portland (4-3) on Oct. 22. MAX SAUVE Center Drafted by Boston in 2008 NHL Entry Draft (2 nd round, 47 th overall) Date of Birth: Jan. 30, 1990 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Scoreless in seven games Scored lone, game-winning goal in 1-0 win vs. Manchester on Nov. 11. BEN SEXTON Center Current Team: Clarkson University Golden Knights (ECAC) [ Drafted by Boston in 2009 NHL Entry Draft (7 th round, 206 th overall) Date of Birth: Jun. 6, 1991 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Currently sidelined with an injury Named alternate captain for sophomore season ( ) with Golden Knights (along with Boston prospect Nick Tremblay) Registered game-winning goal in 5-2 win against American International College on Oct. 21 Tied for 2 nd in assists (6) RYAN SPOONER Center Current Team: Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) [ Drafted by Boston in 2010 NHL Entry Draft (2 nd round, 45 th overall) Date of Birth: Jan. 30, 1992 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Currently on a seven-game point streak Leads team in assists (18), 2 nd in points (32), and 2 nd on team in goals (14) Is out due to mononucleosis. Was invited to Team Canada s World Junior Camp but was unable to attend due to mono Canadian Hockey League Player of the Week and OHL Player of the Week for the week ending Nov. 13 after scoring four goals and six assists and a +8 rating in three wins Matched a career high 5 points in a single game (1-4=5) in 5-3 win against Saginaw on Nov. 13 Named Player of the Game for Team OHL in 6-3 win over Russia on Nov. 14 after tallying a goal and 2 assists

15 JAMIE TARDIF Right Wing Drafted by Calgary in 2003 NHL Entry Draft (4 th round, 112 th overall) Date of Birth: Jan. 23, 1985 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Is tied for 6th in the AHL in power play goals (6) All of his goals since the last report have been power play goals (5) Has registered 5 multi-point games in this season Registered game-tying goal with 30 seconds left in regulation to send Providence onto 4-3 shootout win vs. Worcester on Oct 21 NICK TREMBLAY Center Current Team: Clarkson University Golden Knights (ECAC) [ Drafted by Boston in 2008 NHL Entry Draft (6 th round, 173 rd overall) Date of Birth: Apr. 5, 1988 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Named alternate captain for senior season ( ) with Golden Knights (along with Boston prospect Ben Sexton) Leads team in goals (9) and 2 nd in points (15) ZACH TROTMAN Defense Current Team: Lake Superior State University Lakers (CCHA) [ Drafted by Boston in 2010 NHL Entry Draft (7 th round, 210 th overall) Date of Birth: Aug. 26, 1990 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Tied for 2 nd on team in points (14), tied for 2 nd in assists (8), and tied for 3 rd in goals (6) In his junior season with the Lakers Scored game-winning goals in 3-2 OT win against Miami (OH) on Oct. 27 and 3-2 win against University of Alabama-Huntsville on Oct. 1. LARS VOLDEN Goal Current Team: Espoo Blues (Finland) [ Drafted by Boston in 2011 NHL Entry Draft (6 th round, 181 st overall) Date of Birth: Jul. 26, 1992 GP MINS W-L-O GA GAA SO Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Stopped all 34 shots he faced in 1-0 win against JYP on Sep. 24 Has not played any games in December for representing Norway in 2012 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship Division 1. DAVID WARSOFSKY Defense Drafted by St. Louis in 2008 NHL Entry Draft (4 th round, 95 th overall), traded to Boston by St. Louis for Vladimir Sobotka on June 26, 2010 Date of Birth: May 30, 1990 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Leads Providence defensemen and tied in 4 th on team for points (12) and 2 nd on team in assists (11) Registered 2 assists in 4-1 win at Springfield on Oct. 15

16 TRENT WHITFIELD Center Drafted by Boston in 1996 NHL Entry Draft (4 th round, 100 th overall), signed by Boston as a free agent on July 13, 2009 Date of Birth: Jun. 17, 1977 Season Total: Since Last Report: Notes: Captain of the Providence Bruins Out for entire month of November (last game was Oct. 16) for injury, returned to action on Dec. 2 Earned Number One Star in 2-1 shootout win vs. Manchester on Dec. 9. LEAGUE LEGEND: AHL: American Hockey League ( CCHA: Central Collegiate Hockey Association ( ECAC: Eastern College Athletic Conference ( ECHL: East Coast Hockey League ( HE: Hockey East ( KHL: Kontinental Hockey League (en.khl.ru) OHL: Ontario Hockey League ( USHL: United States Hockey League ( WHL: Western Hockey League (