Affiliate Report: Providence splits, Maine defense digs deep

Zach Senyshyn.One major area of player development in hockey that doesn’t often get as much attention is mental toughness. As young, up-and-coming players, how can you fight through adversity and learn from even the toughest of losses?

For both Bruins’ affiliates this weekend, much like they saw their parent club do during the week, shaking off tough losses and closing their weeks on a high note was the name of the game.

The Providence Bruins suffered a 3-1 setback on Friday at home to Bridgeport, but turned things around Saturday with a 5-3, come-from-behind triumph over those same Islanders.

Up in Maine, the Mariners hosted the Orlando Solar Bears (Toronto Maple Leafs) for three games in…