James Hagens, a 17-year-old from Long Island, is being touted as the top prospect in the 2025 NHL Draft and the next American star in hockey. He was named the player of the game in the Chipotle All-American Game. Several media outlets have highlighted his potential to become the face of hockey, emphasizing his Long Island roots and his promising future in the sport.
From @TheAthletic: James Hagens is the front-runner to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Meet the 17-year-old from Long Island poised to be hockey's next star. https://t.co/sViSDzW1Tr https://t.co/JGVvvqVP9l
Meet James Hagens, the 2025 NHL Draft’s top prospect and hockey’s next American star ⤵️ https://t.co/wB6WuaVlbY
Good stuff from @scottcwheeler on a Long Island kid poised to become a star https://t.co/W66TtGz7qb
James Hagens is the front-runner to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. And one day he might just become the face of the hockey. Meet the 17-year-old from Long Island poised to be the sport's next star. ✍️ @scottcwheeler ⤵️
Meet James Hagens, hockey’s next great American star and the top prospect in the #2025NHLDraft. My feature on a special kid and player, his Long Island roots, and a date with destiny: https://t.co/sNqETIpy0L https://t.co/yRJPLhSw0g
Chipotle All-American Game player of the game: James Hagens.