Becker Eager to Begin College Career

BOSTON- Jack Becker arrived at his first Development Camp in 2015 both eager and anxious to showcase his skills to the Bruins brass for the first time. After wrapping up his third Development Camp this past week, he had a different perspective when looking back.
"My first year I didn't really know what to expect so I kind of looked up to the older guys," said Becker. "This year I kind of know the ropes a little bit and know what to expect and I'm just trying to help out other guys."

Once a seventh-round pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, Becker embraced his role as a veteran figure in the locker room at this year's camp.
"I'm just trying to help out guys, I don't know if they look at me like a role model," said Becker. "I'm just someone to be there for them and just kind of tell them what to expect."
The 6-foot-3, 191-pound forward has spent the past three seasons as a member of the Sioux Falls Stampede of the USHL. He recorded his best statistical season during the 2016-2017 campaign, in which he notched 28 points in 49 games. His 16 goals were tied for the third most on the team during the regular season. Prior to his time with Sioux Falls, the Minnesota native played for Mahtomedi (High School) of the USHS from 2012-15.
Becker had a familiar face at Development Camp this year, as former Sioux Falls teammate and fellow Bruins prospect Jeremy Swayman made his first camp appearance. Swayman was selected in the fourth round of this year's NHL Entry Draft.
"It's nice to already have another guy to hang out with at Development Camp," said Becker. "It's good for me to have a buddy that I've built some chemistry with and it just makes this experience better."

Becker will now prepare for the next step of his hockey career as he is committed to the University of Michigan. It is a difficult decision for many prospects when deciding what route to take in pursuit of their hockey careers, but for Becker, the decision was easy.
"It's always been a dream of mine to play in college," said Becker. "For me, specifically, I am more of a project-type player, I need time and development and I think this route is better for me. I think college will be a lot of fun and has just always been a dream of mine from the start and I need that time to get better."
Becker is looking to grow both on and off the ice during his time at Michigan. With the need to develop and hone his skills, playing at the collegiate level provides the perfect opportunity to do just that.
As for his personal growth, Becker made it clear that he has improved facets of his game between last Development Camp and now.
"I've been working on my skating a lot and my speed," said Becker. "I think I got a lot faster so that's something I want to show management and the fans that I've been working on."
The 20-year-old knows what it will take to compete at the next level and is looking forward to the challenge of college life, which will include finding a balance between school and hockey.
"I've got to get my time management skills up and running but it will be alright," he said.
As Becker closes out another chapter at Development Camp, he looks forward to the next one in Ann Arbor.
The 2017 Boston Bruins Development Camp was presented by AT&T.