Ever since he left the Providence Bruins two years ago as the team’s Assistant Strength and Conditioning coach to take the same position with the San Jose Sharks of the NHL, Pat Dugan hasn’t gotten too many chances to return to Methuen and spend quality time with his family.

The former Central Catholic High defenseman and 2012 graduate will have that opportunity before the Sharks take on the Boston Bruins at the TD Garden on Thursday night.

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