Prospect Profile: James Hagens

James Hagens is a 5-foot-11, 185-pound left-shot center from Hauppauge, New York. Hagens played two seasons at Mount St. Charles Academy in Rhode Island and totaled 188 points in 91 games. The skilled forward joined the United States National Development Program for the 2022-23 season and posted 66 points in 43 games for the U17 team and added 19 points in 17 games with the U18 club. Hagens had a terrific World Hockey Championships tournament with the U17 US team by tallying 21 points in seven games. The next season, Hagens dominated with the U18 National Development team by contributing 102 points in 58 games and committed to Boston College. In his first season in the Hockey East Conference, Hagens registered 37 points in 37 games and has elected to return to The Heights for the 2025-26 season.

The Boston Bruins Select James Hagens in the First Round of the 2025 NHL Draft

James Hagens was chosen seventh overall in the 2025 NHL Draft. Boston has targeted Hagens to be the next franchise center. With his sophomore year upcoming at Boston College, all eyes will be on Hagens to be a potential Hobey Baker candidate as the NCAA’s top hockey player. Hagens will have five teammates who are prospects of the Boston Bruins, including 2024 first round pick Dean Letourneau and fellow 2025 draft selection Will Moore.