Boston.com · Nov 4, 2019
Cameron Hughes makes NHL debut with Bruins tonight
Cameron Hughes is 2-4—6 in 13 games with Providence this season. –winslow townsonCameron Hughes, a member of the Bruins’ 2015 draft class, stepped into the Boston lineup Monday night to make his NHL debut vs. the Penguins at TD Garden.
Hughes, 23, grew up in Edmonton and was selected by the Bruins with the 165th pick in the ’15 entry draft, the same year they used three consecutive first-round picks to select Jakub Zboril, Jake DeBrusk, and Zach Senyshyn.
“Exciting,’’ Hughes said following the club’s morning workout in Brighton. “You work your whole life to get this chance. When I heard the news [Sunday], I was pretty excited. I’m looking forward to it.’’