At this point, Frank Vatrano is no longer a newcomer to the Boston Bruins. The East Longmeadow native has already logged 83 regular-season games in the NHL, and is set to enter his third pro season with his hometown team.
Now a veteran of postseason battles, extended media circuits and numerous training camps, there isn't much that leaves the skilled winger awestruck as he acclimates himself to the NHL lifestyle. That is, save for one thing. It's still pretty cool to see young fans don Bruins sweaters with his name across the back.