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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