The center comes to Boston after two very successful seasons at Wisconsin. He was named 2016-17 Big Ten Freshman of the Year, tallying 33 points (15 goals, 18 assists) in 30 games. The 20-year-old didn't slow up heading into his second year, leading the Badgers in scoring during the 2017-18 season with 17 goals and nine multi-point games in 36 games played. He also owned the team's best faceoff percentage (52.9%).
Frederic finished out last season playing 13 games with the Providence Bruins, recording five goals and three assists. Providence coach Jay Leach, who is also heading up this year's Rookie Camp, sees a lot of potential in Frederic.
"Freddy is a little bit old school in that he's in your face," said Leach. "He's not afraid to get at you. He's not afraid of confrontation. He'll show that at any level. He came to us and went right after a guy in Lehigh the second night I think he played. He's got the ability to skate, he's got some hands."
Frederic, along with the rest of the Bruins' rookie camp roster, is headed to the Prospects Challenge in Buffalo this weekend, where Leach is excited to see his continued growth during game action.
"A little raw when he came to us [in April]," said Leach, "but within four weeks it was as if we were seeing a pro player. He's got a huge upside and is a lot of fun to watch, to be honest with you."