James Hagens

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James Hagens
Born (2006-11-03) November 3, 2006 (age 17)
Hauppauge, New York, U.S.
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 168 lb (76 kg; 12 st 0 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Left
USHL team U.S. National Development Team
NHL draft Eligible 2025

James Hagens (born November 3, 2006) is an American junior ice hockey player for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (NTDP). He is considered a top prospect eligible for the 2025 NHL entry draft.

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Playing career

Hagens played for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (NTDP) during the 2022–23 season, where he ranked second on the team in scoring with 26 goals and 40 assists in 43 games with the under-17 team. He also recorded seven goals and 12 assists in 17 games with the under-18 team. [1] He competed at the 2024 BioSteel All-American Game where he recorded a goal and an assist and was subsequently named the game's MVP. [2] [3] During the 2023–24 season, he recorded 18 goals and 29 assists in 26 games for the NTDP in the United States Hockey League (USHL). [4]

Hagens is committed to play college ice hockey for Boston College during the 2024–25 season. [5] [6]

International play

Medal record
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Ice hockey
World U18 Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Switzerland
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2024 Finland

Hagens represented the United States at the 2022 World U-17 Hockey Challenge where he recorded eight goals and 13 assists in seven games and won a gold medal. His 21 points set a World U-17 Hockey Challenge record, surpassing the previous record of 18 points set by Colin White in 2014. [7] [8]

He represented the United States at the 2023 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he recorded one goal and four assists in seven games and won a gold medal. [9] [10]

He was named to USA Hockey's selection camp roster for the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where he was the youngest of 29 players invited. [11] He was one of the final players cut from the roster. [12]

He again represented the United States at the 2024 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he led the tournament in scoring with nine goals and 13 assists in seven games and won a silver medal. He was subsequently named tournament MVP, and was also named to the media all-star team and was named best forward by the IIHF Directorate. [13] His 22 points set a IIHF World U18 Championship record, surpassing the previous record of 21 points set by Nikita Kucherov in 2011. [14]

Personal life

Hagens brother, Michael, is also an ice hockey player committed to play at Boston College. [15]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2022–23 U.S. National Development Team USHL 3117234024—————
2023–24 U.S. National Development TeamUSHL2618294720—————
USHL totals5735528744—————

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2022 United States U17 Gold medal icon.svg7813218
2023 United StatesU18Gold medal icon.svg71450
2024 United StatesU18Silver medal icon.svg7913224
Junior totals2118304812

Awards and honors

HonorsYear
International
IIHF World U18 Championship Best Forward 2024 [13]
IIHF World U18 Championship Most Valuable Player2024
IIHF World U18 Championship Media All-Star Team2024

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  2. ↑ "John Mustard OT Tally Lifts Team White to 5-4 Win in 2024 Chipotle All-American Game". usahockeyallamericangame.com. January 15, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
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  9. ↑ "Team USA Captures Gold Medal at U18 Men's World Championship 30". teamusa.usahockey.com. April 30, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
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