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MAY 2024
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"It's something that he's earned, honest-
ly," Fohr said. "It's only the best tournament
that has ever been played. James is dynamic
and he was the best player on the ice every
game, from start to finish. His tournament
showed that. The game is always evolving,
but that record could be there for 20 or 30
years. It's going to be a hard one to touch for
anybody in the future."
Hagens finished this past season with
102 points, making him the ninth player in
NTDP history to hit the century mark in a
single season. His 187 career points rank
fifth all-time at the NDTP.
"He's not satisfied with being one of the
best players," Fohr said. "He's driven to be
the best. I'm really excited for his future
and being able to watch him over the next
few years of his career moving forward. I
just think there is a lot in front of him."
Hagens will team up with his brother,
Michael, at Boston College next season.
"I'm super happy to get [to Boston College]
and to be able to play with my brother again,"
James Hagens said. "It's not only big for me,
but for my parents too because they don't
have to book two plane tickets to different
states. It's going to be nice."
James Hagens is already receiving buzz
as the projected top pick in the 2025 NHL
Draft, but he is trying to not focus on what
the future may bring.
"I'm really fortunate and grateful for the
guys I've been able to call family the past
few years (at the NTDP)," Hagens said.
"These are guys that are going to be show-
ing up at my wedding one day. If you're in
the moment and focus on what's ahead of
you, then you're better off. If you're caught
in the future and what people are saying
about you, it can only hurt you."
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