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Pair of Bruins prospects among those named to World Juniors roster
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Two Bruins prospects are among those who will represent Team USA at the World Juniors tournament.
James Hagens and Will Zellers were named to USA’s roster on Wednesday.
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Hagens , Boston ’s first-round draft pick in 2025, in the midst of his sophomore year at Boston College . Hagens has 18 points in 16 games, and helped the Eagles to the Hockey East regular season title with 11 goals and 26 assists last season.
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Hagens expressed his desire to play in the NHL as soon as possible, but general manager Don Sweeney doesn’t want to rush his development.
Zellers came to the Bruins at last season’s trade deadline for Charlie Coyle . He dominated junior hockey last season with 44 goals in 52 games. This season, Zellers’ first at the University of North Dakota, the forward has 15 points in 18 games.
The World Juniors tournament runs from Dec. 26-Jan. 5. The U.S. has won the last two gold medals in the tournament.
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