Bruins select Cullen McCrate 216th overall in NHL Draft

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Bruins select Cullen McCrate 216th overall in NHL Draft
Summary

The Boston Bruins have selected Cullen McCrate with the 216th overall pick in the NHL Draft. McCrate comes from the Fargo Force of the USHL and will head to Michigan State for college hockey this fall. He was not ranked prior to the draft, but the Bruins express optimism about his potential as a seventh-rounder. This selection marks the conclusion of the Bruins' draft strategy, aiming to build future talent.

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  • Cullen McCrate selected 216th overall by the Bruins
  • Joins from the Fargo Force in the USHL
  • Will play college hockey at Michigan State this fall
  • Was unranked leading up to the draft
  • Represents Bruins' seventh-round pick in the draft
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The final pick is in! Cullen McCrate comes to us from the USHL’s Fargo Force, though like many USHL guys the Bruins draft, he will be going to College Hockey this fall; headed to Michigan State. McCrate wasn’t really ranked by anybody but hey, he’s a 7th rounder anyway. It’s all the more reason for […]

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The ninth and final Michigan State draft pick was selected by the Boston Bruins in the seventh round.

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