Heinen gets brief taste of pro game in Providence after successful NCAA campaign

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Photo: Providence Bruins forward and Boston Bruins prospect Danton Heinen competed at the 2016 NCAA Frozen Four with the University of Denver, with the Pioneers dropping their semi-final game to eventual champion North Dakota (courtesy of Richard T. Gagnon/Getty Images)


</p>While it was only a short stay in the AHL for Boston Bruins forward prospect Danton Heinen, the first taste of pro hockey for the University of Denver standout could prove invaluable in his continued development.

After a deep run by Denver*in the NCAA tournament ended at the 2016 Frozen Four, the Bruins’ fourth round pick from 2014 joined the Providence Bruins on an amateur tryout contract on April 15th before making his pro debut the next night.… read more

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