Bruins Sign James Hagens to AHL Amateur Tryout Agreement Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney confirmed today that the team has signed forward James Hagens to an AHL amateur tryout agreement. The move allows Hagens to join the Providence Bruins for additional development at the professional level while remaining eligible for NHL opportunities. Sweeney expressed enthusiasm about the signing, emphasizing Hagens’ potential as a key part of the organization’s future. Hagens, 19, will participate in the Providence Bruins’ team practice at Amica Mutual Pavilion on March 24. The forward was selected by Boston in the first round, seventh overall, of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. During his collegiate season with Boston College, Hagens played in 34 games, leading Hockey East in scoring with 23 goals and 24 assists for 47 points. He also tallied six game-winning goals, two hat tricks, and 133 shots on goal. Recognized for his impact, Hagens was named to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team after recording 37 points (11 goals, 26 assists) in the 2024-25 season. Over two seasons with Boston College, he accumulated 34 goals and 50 assists for 84 points in 71 games. Before joining the college team, Hagens spent two seasons with the United States National Team Development Program (USNTDP), where he amassed 72 goals and 115 assists for 187 points—ranking fifth in program history. Hagens has represented the U.S. internationally in multiple tournaments, including the IIHF World Junior Championships (2025, 2026) and the IIHF U-18 Men’s World Championships (2023, 2024). He earned gold medals at the 2025 World Juniors and the 2023 U-18 tournament. In the 2024 U-18 championship, Hagens set the single-tournament scoring record with 22 points, winning MVP honors and helping the U.S. secure silver.#don_sweeney #boston_bruins #providence_bruins #james_hagens #amica_mutual_pavilion
