Cole Spicer, one of the Boston Bruins' top prospects, is facing a significant hurdle in his hockey career. Recently expelled from school, Spicer's future in the sport is now uncertain. <q> Cole Spicer won't return to the Bulldogs in 2024-25. The Boston Bruins draft pick from Grand Forks, North Dakota, told @duluthnews he is leaving Minnesota Duluth and done playing hockey for the forseeable future. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/mattwellens/status/1811865454329094210'> </a></blockquote></div> Spicer, who was drafted 117th overall by the Bruins in 2022, has been struggling with personal and mental health issues. These challenges have led to the 20 year-old's academic ineligibility at the University of Minnesota-Duluth for the upcoming season. In response, Spicer announced he's stepping away from hockey to focus on his personal life. <q> #NHLBruins 2022 4th-round draft pick Cole Spicer has left the University of Minnesota-Duluth club and is done with hockey for the time being per @mattwellens 8-7-15 in 49 games at UMD. Academically ineligible the second half of last season #GetBent </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/bruinsbenders/status/1811868746547712024'> </a></blockquote></div> At just 20 years old, Spicer showed great promise last season at UMD, netting five goals and nine points in 17 games. <q> Cole Spicer on what it's like being in Boston: It's awesome...such a cool city and such a great staff...they welcome you with open arms so it's a great spot to be drafted to and I'm super honored every time I come here. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/nhlbruins/status/1808553369289515146'> </a></blockquote></div> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/happilysmythe/status/1808935031584477610'> </a></blockquote></div> The Bruins organization and its fans are undoubtedly cheering for his recovery and success. Source: MarkerZone <a href='https://www.markerzone.com/news/index.php?no=404387' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Bruins top prospect likely done with hockey after being kicked out of school</a>