"It's an honor to be involved in an event like this for USA Hockey," said Langenbrunner. "I've been fortunate to be a part of a few key events in the playing capacity, but this is my first time being involved with them in the post-playing career, so you know it'll be exciting."
The former forward has represented his country five times, including captaining the silver-medal winning 2010 U.S. Olympic Ice Hockey Team. He also won two Stanley Cups, with Dallas in 1999 and New Jersey in 2003, finishing his NHL career on the St. Louis Blues with 1,109 games played and 663 points (243-420).
Since hanging up his skates, Langenbrunner has found a new home with the Bruins. He is in his third season in the hockey operations department, working as a Player Development Coordinator until his recent promotion this offseason. He oversees all aspects of the Bruins prospects, including running the annual Boston Bruins Development Camp that took place in June. Heading into the 2018-19 NHL season, Langenbrunner is optimistic about the Bruins system and future.
"I think we're in a very good position right now with the guys we had in Providence last year," said Langenbrunner. "There's a whole handful of them that have been there for the last two years that are training themselves into being very good hockey players. I think that's why you saw what we did or didn't do in the offseason as far as free agency goes. You know, we feel that there's guys that are going to push."