Dean Letourneau

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Dean Letourneau
Born (2006-02-21) February 21, 2006 (age 18)
Braeside, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
Weight 214 lb (97 kg; 15 st 4 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Right
NCAA team Boston College
NHL draft 25th overall, 2024
Boston Bruins

Dean Letourneau (born February 21, 2006) is a Canadian college ice hockey centre for Boston College. He was selected 25th overall in the first round of the 2024 NHL entry draft by the Boston Bruins.

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Playing career

Although Letourneau was selected in the Ontario Hockey League draft, he elected instead to play at the prep school level. [1] In the 2023–24 season, his second of two for St. Andrew's College, he scored 61 goals and a league-leading 127 points in 56 games at the U18 AAA level. He also appeared in two games for the Sioux Falls Stampede of the United States Hockey League. [2] He intended to return to Sioux Falls at the conclusion of the season with St. Andrew's, but was sidelined by a shoulder separation in the final game of the season. Originally committed to play a full season with the Stampede before joining Boston College in the fall of 2025, [1] he later changed his commitment to 2024 when a roster spot opened after Will Smith signed with the San Jose Sharks. [3] [4] In June 2024, Letourneau was selected 25th overall in the first round of the 2024 NHL entry draft by the Boston Bruins. [5]

Personal life

In addition to hockey, Letourneau played basketball and varsity lacrosse in high school. [1]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2022–23 St. Andrew's College PHC147613430338
2023–24St. Andrew's CollegePHC14141125633584
2023–24 Sioux Falls Stampede USHL 20002
USHL totals20002

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Wheeler, Scott (March 29, 2024). "The making of Dean Letourneau, the 2024 NHL Draft's towering one-of-one forward". The Athletic . Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  2. "Bruins Select Dean Letourneau 25th Overall in 2024 NHL Entry Draft". www.nhl.com. Boston Bruins. June 28, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  3. Conroy, Steve (June 28, 2024). "Bruins take big center Dean Letourneau with 25th pick". Boston Herald . Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  4. Rankin, Kim (June 28, 2024). "Boston College's Dean Letourneau Selected by Bruins in 2024 NHL Draft". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  5. Dupont, Kevin Paul (June 28, 2024). "Bruins go big, select 6-foot-7, BC-bound center Dean Letourneau with No. 25 pick in NHL Draft". Boston Globe . Retrieved June 28, 2024.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Boston Bruins first round draft pick
2024
Succeeded by
Incumbent