""I just realized I can play at this level, and now you play against a Canadian team full of NHL players, and I felt like I can keep up with them," Locmelis said Wednesday at Warrior Ice Arena. "Maybe not dominate them yet, but I just feel I can play at their level.""
""He's super responsible, and he's one of those names - I think he's going to push," Mougenel said of Locmelis. "I think he's a little bit of a coach's binky in the fact that he does a lot of a lot of things well and he's got a real good future.""
Dans Locmelis enters his first Boston Bruins pro camp on September 17 after a standout performance for Latvia at the 2025 IIHF World Championships, recording four goals and six points in seven games. He faced multiple NHL-caliber opponents and earned praise from Sidney Crosby after setting up Latvia's lone goal in a 7-1 loss to Canada. Locmelis said the experience showed he can keep up with NHL players even if he cannot yet dominate. Providence coach Ryan Mougenel described him as responsible, versatile, and possessing a strong future in the organization.
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