Bruins Prospects Shine in AHL All-Star, Beanpot Events

Providence Bruins trio represents team at AHL All-Star Classic, while BC Eagles win Beanpot championship

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Several Boston Bruins prospects had standout performances over the past week, with three players from the AHL's Providence Bruins taking part in the AHL All-Star Classic in Rockford, Illinois, and five Bruins prospects competing in the Beanpot championship game, where four of them were crowned champions as Boston College defeated Boston University.

Why it matters

The Bruins' strong prospect pipeline is on full display, with young talents shining at the AHL All-Star event and in the prestigious Beanpot college hockey tournament. These performances highlight the depth of Boston's system and the promising future of the franchise.

The details

At the AHL All-Star Classic, Providence Bruins players Patrick Brown, Frederic Brunet, and Michael DiPietro represented the Eastern Conference, with Brown serving as the playing captain. They competed in various skills competitions and the 3-on-3 tournament. In the Beanpot championship, five Bruins prospects played for Boston College, with James Hagens earning MVP honors after recording two assists in the 6-2 victory over Boston University. Other BC Eagles who contributed were Andre Gasseau, who scored two power-play goals, and Dean Letourneau, who also found the back of the net.

  • The AHL All-Star Classic took place on Tuesday and Wednesday in Rockford, Illinois.
  • The Beanpot championship game was played on Monday night at TD Garden in Boston.

The players

Patrick Brown

The playing captain for the Eastern Conference at the AHL All-Star Classic, he participated in various skills competitions and scored in the shootout and added a goal and an assist in the round robin tournament.

Frederic Brunet

The Providence Bruins defenseman competed in the skills competitions and recorded assists in the round robin tournament at the AHL All-Star Classic.

Michael DiPietro

The Windsor, Ontario native made his second consecutive AHL All-Star appearance, participating in the skills competitions and splitting the net through the round robin tournament.

James Hagens

The Boston College forward was named the Beanpot tournament MVP after recording two assists in the championship game, capping off a five-point performance in the two tournament games.

Andre Gasseau

The Boston College forward tallied two power-play goals in the Beanpot championship game victory over Boston University.

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The takeaway

The Bruins' prospect pipeline continues to produce talented young players who are making an impact at the AHL and college hockey levels. These performances demonstrate the depth and quality of Boston's farm system, which should provide the NHL club with a steady stream of promising talent in the years to come.