Background
Vatrano was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, and attended Cathedral High School, graduating in 2012.
Vatrano was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, and attended Cathedral High School, graduating in 2012.
Amateur
He played for the Boston Junior. Bruins in 2009-2010 scoring 8 goals before playing within the United States. National Development Team Program. After originally committing to Boston College, Vatrano opted to return to the Boston Junior.
Bruins before starting his collegiate career the following season with the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
He forwent his senior year in 2014 to pursue professional career, signing a three-year entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins on March 12, 2015. He signed an amateur try-out contract with AHL affiliate, the Providence Bruins making his professional debut to finish out the 2014-2015 season.
Professional
After attending his first Bruins training camp, Vatrano was re-assigned to the Providence Bruins to begin his rookie season. Vatrano opened the 2015-2016 season, leading the AHL in goal scoring with 10 goals in as many games, earning rookie of the month honors.
His quick ascension was realised when he was subsequently received his first National Hockey League recall with the Bruins on November 6, 2015.
On December 18th, 2015, Vatrano scored his first National Hockey League hat trick with the Bruins against the Pittsburgh Penguins, with the first, fifth, and sixth Bruins goals for a 6-2 road victory.
