Kristian Kostadinski, a seventh-round pick by the Boston Bruins in the 2023 NHL Draft, is set to join the Dubuque Fighting Saints in the United States Hockey League for the 2024-25 season, alongside fellow Bruins prospect Jonathan Morello. Kostadinski attended the Bruins’ rookie development camp in July, where he impressed with his size and physical play. On Thursday, he announced his commitment to Boston College, where he will play for the Eagles during the 2025-26 season.
Standing 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 220 pounds, the defenseman spent the 2023-24 season with Frolunda HC in Sweden, tallying three goals and 18 assists in 43 games while serving as captain. Hailing from Goteborg, Sweden, Kostadinski is known for his impressive stature, precise passing from his own zone, and physical style of play. As a left-shot defenseman, he is a key prospect for the Bruins due to his notable size.
Ranked 62nd among European skaters by Central Scouting in 2023, Kostadinski will experience North American hockey for the first time with Dubuque, who selected him with the 16th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 USHL Draft. He could potentially team up at Boston College with Bruins’ 2024 first-round pick Dean Letourneau, a 6-foot-7 center beginning his freshman year alongside Bruins prospects Oskar Jellvik and Andre Gasseau.
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