As the calendar year draws to a close, the time is right to assess the direction of this season for both Boston Bruins’ affiliates.
The Providence Bruins started the season hot, racing out to first place in the Atlantic Division before meeting some difficulties in recent weeks. While top prospects Fabian Lysell has shined, it has been the production of Vinnie Lettieri (24 pts.), Luke Toporowski (18 pts.) and Georgii Merkulov (18 pts.) that has propelled the team to 16 wins over its first 26 contests.
As for Maine, the season began with a stroke of inconsistent play, but the Mariners appear to have found their form in recent weeks.