BOSTON BRUINS PROSPECT REPORT

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1 BOSTON BRUINS PROSPECT REPORT January 17, 2012 Semi-monthly statistical and noteworthy updates on all players in the Bruins organization not currently on the Boston roster Notes: Professional Player Spotlight: Craig Cunningham (Providence Bruins, AHL) Amateur Player Spotlight: Tommy Cross (Boston College Eagles, HE) All statistics are current through games of January 2, 2012 Carl Soderberg is not listed, as he remains under contract to a European team.

2 PROSPECT SPOTLIGHTS PROFESSIONAL PROSPECT CRAIG CUNNINGHAM Providence Bruins (AHL) Left Wing lbs. Age 21 Acquired: 2010 NHL Entry Draft (4th pick/97th overall) With 41 games under his belt in Providence, Craig Cunningham is well into his first professional season in Black & Gold. However, like any first year player, Cunningham is dealing with the new realities that come with progressing from junior hockey to the AHL. I didn t realize how tough the league really is and how tight it is," said Cunningham, selected by the Boston Bruins as a 97th pick overall in the 2010 NHL entry draft. "It takes a bit of time to adjust, but slowly I am adjusting and trying to get better each day. The British Columbia native spent his junior career with the Vancouver Giants and Portland Winterhawks in the WHL before becoming a P-Bruin in September. Cunningham certainly made his mark in Vancouver. As a captain for the Giants, Cunningham was first on the team in scoring, and 6th in the league during the season. After being traded to Portland last season, Cunningham quickly became a fan favorite, receiving the nickname The Hamster. The 5-foot-9, 175-pound player earned the nickname because of his feisty spirit and leadership qualities on the ice, but his stature probably fueled the moniker as well. Noting his size, Cunningham said he s worked hard to make improvements to his game. The biggest thing for me is being small and trying to get quicker everyday and trying to keep the same strength I have [in order to] be able to play against bigger guys, he said. Thus far, that hasn't been an issue for Cunningham, and he has contributed seven goals and added seven assists for a total of 14 points in his rookie AHL season. But the 21-year-old says his first season with Providence continues to be a learning experience. I think obviously it s a new learning curve when I m a junior and it s your first year pro, said Cunningham. It s been a lot of fun so far and I m just trying to keep my eyes open every day and learn from the older guys. Those guys are really going to benefit you Another mentor for Cunningham has become former junior teammate, Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic. They were both on the Giants in the Memorial Cup championship season. He s only 23 years old and he s already won a Memorial Cup and a Stanley Cup and he s established himself as a very good NHLer," said Cunningham. "I think being able to be around him and work out with him and just to see how far he s come since juniors - it s just cool to see. Also cool was when Lucic lent a helping hand when Cunningham was stranded in New England after missing his flight home for the Holidays. I kind of just called him and said Hey, I can t get home and he welcomed me into his place with open arms, Cunningham said. I spent 4 days in Boston there with him. "It was my first Christmas away from home, but it was nice to able to spend it with a guy that I knew growing up and I knew for a long time. Being able to watch Lucic grow into what he has become today drives the Providence player to someday achieve that same thing in his own career. It makes you want to push yourself and turn and, hopefully, one day be in his position, he said. ---Elisabeth Flynn

3 TOMMY CROSS Boston College Eagles (HE) Defense lbs. Age 22 Acquired: 2007 Entry Draft (2nd pick/35th overall) AMATEUR PROSPECT It s been nearly five years since defenseman Tommy Cross was selected by the Boston Bruins (35th overall, 2007) and the Boston College captain has had some time to sharpen his game while playing for an elite NCAA program. I m a completely different player right now, Cross said. I m much more mature, bigger and stronger and my skating is a little better. I ve been more consistent and that comes with growing. "I ve had time to develop and grow at BC, and it s been a great place for my development. Last Saturday, Cross played in the Frozen Fenway game against Beanpot and cross town rival Northeastern University and helped his team pick up a 2-1 win. It was his second outdoor game at Fenway, after his Eagles fell to Boston University 3-2 in It s so much fun, everyone who gets the experience talks about what a good experience it is and it s something to remember, Cross said after the game. To get a win, I ll definitely put this one in front of the one two years ago. After attending the last five Bruins developmental camps, BC Head Coach Jerry York said Cross is developing the skills suited for an NHL defenseman. He s got size and strength, and he brings a great understanding of the game, York said. He s a combination of an offensive and defensive guy he can play on the power play and he can defend. "There s a real upside to Tommy s play. Cross leadership is part of that upside and over the summer, at Boston Bruins Development Camp, B s Head Coach Claude Julien was excited about Cross pairing up with defenseman Dougie Hamilton, the Bruins first selection in the 2011 draft. He s got kind of a calming influence for Dougie, Julien said. He s been patient about staying in school, and he s a captain, which obviously speaks volumes, Boston College runs a [heck] of a program so that, that s a credit to Tommy in a leadership capacity. The Providence Bruins organization features some local college talent with former BU players Colby Cohen and David Warsofsky, and Cross said he is looking forward to the opportunity to play alongside his Development Camp teammates and former Hockey East opponents. It s great to know some of the guys in the system, he said. You get familiar with them at development camp and it s a good thing. Cross said he is eager to return to the Bruins fold after his senior year, but right now his sights are set on helping BC win its fifth national title. It s fun to look forward [joining the Bruins] and once it gets here, I ll be thrilled, Cross said, who helped BC win a title in But my goal is to be the fifth captain of Boston College to win a National Championship. ---Anthony Gulizia

4 The New England Hockey Journal s Kirk Luedeke contributes an in-depth feature to the Boston Bruins Prospect Report every edition. Boston Bruins prospect notes/roundup- 16 Jan 2011 Bruins draft picks Alexander Khokhlachev and Dougie Hamilton finished the 2012 World Jr. Championship with a silver and bronze medal, respectively. Russia dropped the gold medal game to Sweden in a 1-0 overtime loss after winning a rousing 6-5 semi-final game over Canada that saw Hamilton and his mates score four third period goals to nearly tie the game late. Khokhlachev or Koko tallied a goal and assist in that game, while Hamilton did the same. Both players finished the tournament with solid performances, earning praise from scouts and observers. Hamilton played the last two minutes and change with Canada down by one score, showing the kind of faith head coach Don Hay had in his two-way ability. Although the Bruins did not have any prospects on Sweden s championship squad at the tournament, they still own the rights to big center Carl Söderberg, who is having a breakout season with Linköping of the Swedish Elite League. Originally drafted 49 th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, the Bruins acquired him in a trade for goaltender Hannu Toivonen before the season. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound pivot has 11 goals and 21 points in 25 games in Sweden s top pro league, respectable numbers after spending the previous four years in the second division with the Malmö Redhawks. Goaltender Lars Volden posted a solid.911 save percentage and 2.60 GAA with Team Norway in the World Jr. Championship s 1A Division in Germany. He is back with the Espoo Blues top junior (Under-20) club in Finland after beginning the year with Espoo s senior team in the SM-Liiga (top pro league). The 2011 sixth-round selection has good size and quickness, showing off a refined game at Boston s development camp last summer. The 19-year-old has intriguing potential as a late-round pick who will be allowed to develop in Europe without pressure given the B s current goaltending situation. Yury Alexandrov returned to Russia after spending the entire campaign in the AHL with Providence. The instinctive defender and former second-round choice in 2006 has split this year in the KHL between SKA St. Petersburg and Avangard Omsk, tallying a pair of goals and three points in 25 games. Boston s top prospect in Europe is defenseman Maxim Chudinov, who was selected with the first of two seventh-round draft picks in Keep reading for a more detailed look at the 21-year-old: Bear Cub snapshot: Maxim Chudinov, D With nine goals and 28 points in just 37 KHL games with Cherepovets Severstal, Chudinov (Choo-DEE-nov) has already eclipsed his previous career-high of eight goals and 23 points in 52 games, set last season. He is currently second overall in scoring in that league for defensemen and second on his club as well. Talent analysis: Although under 6-feet in height, Chudinov is built like a bowling ball and his low center of gravity makes him tough to knock off the puck. A very good skater with quick acceleration and excellent footwork, Chudinov uses his speed to join the rush or keep opponents away from his own net. His overall defense is still a work in progress, but he has the mobility to at least keep opposing forwards honest. Infamous for a late, after-the-whistle hit on Team Canada forward Claude Giroux during Game 8 of the 2007 Canada-Russia Super Series, he touched off a brawl between Canada and Russia (involving fellow B s prospect Alexandrov). Chudinov s natural aggression both in carrying the play offensively and the abrasive physical snarl he displays despite a lack of size make him a tough opponent to go up against. Chudinov is one of the best young d-men playing in the (KHL) and was even named starter for the Eastern Conference s all-star squad, said Fedor Fedin, hockey blogger for Russian Machine Never Breaks. His ice time varies, including two notable games when he hit the 30-minute threshold. Outlook: Chudinov projects as a No. 3 or 4 NHL defenseman and power play specialist. Although his KHL contract expires this summer, his status for next season is uncertain. The Bruins could bring him over for development camp in July, but anything beyond that is pure speculation at this stage. Chudinov appears to be a nice late-round flier for the Bruins, and he may get a chance to win a spot with the club as early as next fall. In the next edition, we ll look at some of Boston s NCAA prospects and conduct a talent analysis on Cornell freshman Brian Ferlin. Kirk Luedeke covers the Boston Bruins and NHL prospects for the New England Hockey Journal.

5 P-BRUINS NOTES Record: , 38 points (5 th, Atlantic Division) UPCOMING GAMES: Here is a look at the upcoming contests for the P-Bruins: Friday, 1/20 vs. Worcester, 7:05 p.m. Saturday, 1/21 at Worcester, 7:00 p.m. Sunday 1/22 vs. Springfield, 4:05 p.m. Wednesday 1/25 at W-B/Scranton, 7:05 p.m. Friday, 2/3 vs. Springfield, 7:05 p.m. Saturday 2/4 at Adirondack, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, 2/7 at St. John s, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, 2/8 at St. John s, 6:00 p.m. CAMPER NAMED AHL ALL STAR: Providence forward Carter Camper was the lone P-Bruin selected to represent his team at the AHL All-Star game on January 29 th in Atlantic City, NJ. Camper is currently the leading scorer for the P- Bruins, tallying 23 points on the season. He scored his 9 th goal of the season on the power play in a 4-1 winning effort vs. the Pirates on January 6 th. Camper was signed by the Bruins as a free agent on April 7, RIENDEAU BACK IN PROVIDENCE, CONTRIBUTES: In his second appearance in Providence after being recalled on January 14, Yannick Riendeau notched two goals on January 15 th in Sunday s contest against Springfield. Before his recall, Riendeau had racked up a ten-game point streak in Reading. BARTKOWSKI NETS TWO: P-Bruins defenseman Matt Bartkowski joined teammate Yannick Riendeau in scoring two goals on 1/15 against Springfield to give the team a 5-2 win. The goals were Bartkowski s first two of the season. RIDDERWALL HEATING UP: Rookie forward Calle Ridderwall has upped his game in the last week, as he has four goals in his last five contests, including two against Bridgeport on 1/8. The University of Notre Dame product was signed by the Bruins as a free agent in August. He now has six goals and six assists on the season. HENNESSY LEADS THE WAY As of January 16 th, center Josh Hennessy continues to lead the P-Bruins in goals with 12 on the season. He ranks 2nd on the team in overall points with 24, trailing only behind Carter Camper. Hennessy tallied three of these points in a standout game on January 6 th, helping the P-Bruins solidify a 4-1 win over Portland. KHUDOBIN SOLID IN GOAL: In Anton Khudobin s last appearance in net on January 15 th, he stopped 29 of 31 shots, giving the team leeway for a 5-2 win over Springfield. As of January 16 th, Khudobin still leads AHL goalies in minutes, with 1780, and saves, with 903. MAC ATTACK: Teammates Kirk MacDonald and Kyle MacKinnon enjoyed solid weeks with recent point totals. Right winger Kirk MacDonald has four assists on his last six games, and ranks 4 th on the P-Bruins roster in assists with 13. Center Kyle MacKinnon meanwhile has assists in two straight games on 1/14 and 1/15. BUTTON MAKES MARK IN READING: Defenseman Ryan Button has recorded his first goal for the Reading Royals on January 6 th vs. Chicago in a 9-2 winning effort. He also registered an assist in that game. RECENT TRANSACTIONS: January14, Yannick Riendeau recalled to Providence (AHL) from Reading (ECHL) January 13, Ryan Button assigned from Providence (AHL) to Reading (ECHL) January 12, Jordan Caron recalled to Boston (NHL) January 9, Ryan Button recalled to Providence (AHL) from Reading (ECHL) January 7, Tyler Randell assigned by Providence (AHL) to Kitchener (OHL)

6 AMATEUR PROSPECT NOTES MEDAL TALLY: Bruins prospects earned silver and bronze medals at the recent 2012 World Junior Championships in Calgary. Alexander Khokhlachev and Team Russia earned the silver after dropping a heartbreaking 1-0 overtime decision to Sweden while Dougie Hamilton and Canada defeated the Fins in the bronze medal game, 4-0. Both players contributed to their team s success, as Khokhlachev registered four goals and one assist in seven games while Hamilton picked up two goals and four assists in six games. Hamilton s six points tied him for the tourney lead in points by a defenseman. SPOONER DEALT TO SARNIA: Center Ryan Spooner was traded by the Kingston Frontenacs to the Sarnia Sting on January 5 th for the Sting's top draft pick last May, 16-year-old center Ryan Kujawinski. In his first game with his new club, Spooner collected two goals and one assist in a January 6 win for Sarnia over the Erie Otters. Then, in a rematch against his former Frontenacs on January 14 th, Spooner and the Sting secured a 4-1 victory. Spooner himself tallied one point on the night, assisting on Sarnia s third goal. GOTHBERG NAMED USHL GOALIE OF THE WEEK ON 1/16: Zane Gothberg of the Fargo Force posted a 1.50 goals-against-average and.940 save percentage to lead the Force to a pair of victories over Tri-City during the weekend of 1/14 and was named the league s Goalie of the Week. He stopped 23 shots in Friday s 8-1 victory and then made 24 saves in the 4-2 win on Saturday. Gothberg has started each game during the current six-game win streak for the Force, posting a 1.65 GAA and.937 SV% over that span. The 19-year-old from Thief River Falls, Minnesota has won nine of his last ten starts and is currently ranked fourth among USHL goaltenders with a 2.52 GAA and fifth with a.912 SV%. CHUDINOV EARNS ALL-STAR NOD: Maxim Chudinov was named to the KHL s All-Star game, which will be played on January 21 in Riga, Latvia. Chudinov has been climbing the KHL s rankings for the past several weeks. As of January 16 th, Chudinov is in a 3-way tie for 2 nd place for points among defensemen with 29 on the season. He is also tied for 3 rd place in assists (20) and ranks 4 th in the KHL in goals among defensemen (9). CAMARA SETTLES IN WITH COLTS: Since his trade from Saginaw to the Barrie Colts on January 2, forward Anthony Camara has contributed with goals and assists for his new team. Camara recorded one assist in his debut with Barrie on January 4 th in a losing effort against Sudbury. He notched his first goal with Barrie on January 7 th against the London Knights, bringing him up to 3 points in his last 5 games with his new squad. FROZEN FENWAY PARTICIPANTS: B s prospect Tommy Cross participated in Frozen Fenway on January 14 th, where his team (Boston College) came out with a win over Northeastern University. This marks BC s third win over NU this winter. Cross contributed to their first win over Northeastern by scoring the game winning goal for BC on November 11 th. Meanwhile, Rob O Gara and his Milton Mustangs also had the opportunity to play outdoors at Fenway on January 4. Milton was defeated by Nobles, TH CAREER POINT FOR FLOREK: Justin Florek of the Northern Michigan Wildcats scored his 100 th career point on January 13 th vs. Michigan State. The senior captain recorded a goal at the midpoint of the first period, giving Northern Michigan a 2-0 lead. The game resulted in a 5-5 tie, giving Florek his 46 th goal of his career and 100 th career point. Florek currently ranks 16 th in the CCHA for overall scoring leaders. LATEST POLLS: Jared Knight and the London Knights fell from first to second in the latest CHL poll through week 16 of the season. The Tri-City Americans overtook the top spot with a record In the collegiate circle, the squads of three Bruins prospects crack the top 20 as Tommy Cross BC Eagles currently rank fourth, Brian Ferlin and the Cornell Big Red rank ninth and Zach Trotman and the Lake Superior State Lakers rank 19th. COURCHAINE RECORDS SECOND SHUTOUT: Alaska Aces goaltender Adam Courchaine registered his second shutout of the season on January 12 th against Stockton Thunder. Courchaine recorded 29 saves on the night and led his team to a 3-0 win. He currently leads the ECHL in GAA (1.60) as of January 16 th, and is tied for 1 st in save percentage (.938). GAME TO WATCH: On Friday, January 20, Ryan Spooner and the new look Sarnia Sting will take on Alexander Khokhlachev and the Windsor Spitfires in a battle of the second and third place teams in the OHL s West Division.

7 BOSTON BRUINS PROSPECT CAPSULES Note: Capsule includes games through Jan. 16, 2012 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: Broke a scoreless December on January 7 th, notching a goal in a 5-2 win over the Worcester Sharks. 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): Since Last Report (Boston) Notes: Had a breakout game on January 15 th vs. Springfield, where he scored two goals on the night. The P-Bruins won 5-2 over the Falcons. Bartkowski is tied for most points for P-Bruins defensemen with 16. 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 a goal against Springfield on January 15 th, contributing to a 5-2 win for the P-Bruins... 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 Current Team: Reading Royals (ECHL) [ 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): Since Last Report (Reading) Notes: Button was recalled to Providence on 1/9 after tallying one goal and two assists in his five-game stint with Reading but then reassigned back to Reading on 1/13 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: Barrie Colts (OHL) [ Drafted by Boston in 2011 NHL Entry Draft (3 rd round, 81 st overall) Date of Birth: Sep. 4, 1993 Barrie Season Total Saginaw Season Total: Since Last Report (Barrie) Notes: Traded to Barrie Colts on 1/2/12 Recorded one assist in his debut with Barrie on January 4 th scored his first goal with Barrie on January 7 th against the London Knights 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: Was only P-Bruin selected to play at the All-Star game on January 29 th in Atlantic City, NJ As of 1/16 he is still the P-Bruins leading scorer with 25 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. MARC CANTIN Defense 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): Since Last Report (Reading) Notes: Recalled to Providence from Reading on Jan. 2 Made professional debut on Oct. 7 with Providence. 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:

9 Notes: Named to KHL All-Star Game As of 1/15, ranked 3 rd among KHL defensemen in assists (21) and second place among defensemen in points (30) He currently ranks 4 th in KHL in goals among defensemen with 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: Scored first goal of season on 12/31 at Manchester Returned to game action on 12/28 after missing approximately one month with a 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: Recorded his second shutout on January 12 th against Stockton Thunder, stopping 29 saves on the night Leads ECHL in GAA as of 1/16 is tied for 1 st in save percentage in ECHL (.938) Earned first shutout of the season in 4-0 win vs. Colorado on 12/31 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: BC defeated Northeastern University at Frozen Fenway match on January 14 th Tallied one goal and one assist in 4-2 loss to Michigan on 12/30 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: Scored on January 14 th against Bridgeport, giving the P-Bruins an early 1-0 lead in a 3-2 losing effort 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 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

10 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: Notes: As of 1/16 Fallstrom ranks 16 th in ECAC with 7 goals He scored twice in losing effort (4-3) to Boston University on January 14 th..,. Currently in his junior season with the Crimson 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: Cornell improved their record to , recording a tie vs. Princeton in their last contest on January 14 th 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 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 scored his 100 th career point in 5-5 tie vs. Michigan State on January 13 th Ranks 16 th in CCHA for overall scoring leaders Registered 4 points over back-to-back games against then No.1-ranked University of Michigan on Oct. 21 and Oct. 22 Third overall in CCHA with 10 power play points and tied for league lead in power play goals with 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:

11 Notes: Earned USHL Goaltender of the Week Honors on 1/16 Recorded his second shutout on January 6 th, stopping all 22 shots he faced, giving the Force their 3 rd straight victory 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 Current Team: Boston Bruins (NHL) [ 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): Since Last Report (Providence): Notes: Currently on the Boston roster after being recalled on December 12 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 two-goal 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 Played for Team Canada at the 2012 World Junior Championships and tallied six points in six games at the tournament Scored in the first period of Canada s bronze medal win over Finland in a 4-0 victory Had one goal vs. Barrie on 1/14 and set new career high for goals in a season with 13 Had a new career high ten-game point streak from Nov. 5 Dec. 1 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: Currently the leading goal scorer for the P-Bruins (12) and second for the team in points (24) 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: Stopped 25/26 shots in 1-0 loss to Worcester on 1/13 Made 39 saves on 43 shots in a 5-1 loss at Norfolk on Nov. 25.

12 JARED KNIGHT Forward 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: Sidelined with an upper body injury 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 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: Earned silver medal for Team Russia at the 2012 World Junior Championships where he tallied four goals and two assists in the tournament Scored one goal and notched two assists in Russia vs. Canada semifinal game Had 12 game point streak for Windsor with 9-11=20 totals from 11/3-12/2 Started season with a six-game 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: As of 1/16, he still leads all AHL goaltenders in minutes (1780) and saves (903) Stopped 29 of 31 shots in his last game on January 15 th against Springfield in a 5-2 win... Earned 100 th career win and second shutout of the season on 12/18 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 (87) Registered assist on game-winning goal in 4-3 win at Portland on Oct. 22

13 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: Currently ranks 4 th on the P-Bruins roster in assists (13) Broke eight-game scoreless skid with assist in 2-1 win vs. Manchester on Dec. 9 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: Had assists in back to back games on 1/14 and 1/15 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 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: Made debut on 12/30 against Springfield after missing first 33 games with 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: 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: Ranks 3 rd in points among defensemen for Providence Bruins (10) Registered assist on game-winning goal in 4-1 win at Springfield on Oct. 15.

14 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: Played at Fenway Park on 1/4 during 6-2 loss to Nobles. 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 Current Team: Kitchener Rangers (OHL) [ Drafted by Boston in 2009 NHL Entry Draft (6 th round, 176 th overall) Date of Birth: Jun. 15, 1991 Kitchner Season Total: Providence Season Total: Since Last Report (Kitchener): Since Last Report (Providence): Notes: Assigned to Reading from Providence scored a goal in Kitchener s 5-2 win over Kingston on Jan. 15 Recorded first professional goal and point in 3-2 shootout win vs. Portland on Oct. 16 YANNICK RIENDEAU Right Wing 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 (Providence) Since Last Report (Reading): Notes: Scored two goals in his second appearance with Providence on January 15 th after being recalled on January 14 th As of 1/16, had 10-game point streak in ECHL that began on 12/16 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: Scored two goals in 3-2 shootout loss to Bridgeport on 1/8 after having one goal on 1/7 vs. Worcester 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: Injured Scored lone, game-winning goal in 1-0 win vs. Manchester on Nov. 11.

15 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: Recorded 2 points in most recent game (5-4 win over Yale on January 15 th ) with one power point goal and one assist 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. RYAN SPOONER Center Current Team: Sarnia Sting (OHL) [ Drafted by Boston in 2010 NHL Entry Draft (2 nd round, 45 th overall) Date of Birth: Jan. 30, 1992 Season Total (Kingston) Season Total (Sarnia) Since Last Report: (Kingston) Since Last Report (Sarnia) Notes: Traded to Sarnia Sting on January 5 th for Ryan Kujawinski Has 6 points in first five games with his new team 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 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: Tallied a goal in 5-2 win over Worcester on 1/7 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) Registered two assists in his last game on January 15 th vs. Yale in a 5-4 win, bringing his total assists up to 9 on the season.

16 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: In his junior season with the Lakers Tallied his latest goal in the second period of a 4-3 win over Miami on 1/13 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: Ranked 4 th in goaltending leaders in World Juniors Tournament 2012 with 13 goals allowed in 300 minutes 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: Tied with Matt Bartkowski for Providence defensemen in points (16) His last point was an assist v. Portland on January 6 th Registered 2 assists in 4-1 win at Springfield on Oct. 15 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: Has tallied assists on January 6 th vs. Portland and January 7 th vs, Worcester Missed team s last four games due to injury 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 (

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