""It's pure excitement. Walking in here right away, being able to meet everybody ... These are guys that are role models for you, people that you look up to, and now you're sitting in a stall next to all of them, so it's pretty surreal. It's really cool, and it's just something you have to soak in.""
""Learn where all the doors open to and learn where everything goes. So that's first. It's just staying in the moment.""
James Hagens, at 19, is starting his NHL career with the Boston Bruins. He emphasizes the importance of learning his new environment and staying in the moment. Hagens's first day is about getting to know his teammates and adjusting to the team dynamics. Coach Marco Sturm advises patience regarding Hagens's immediate impact. Hagens expresses excitement about meeting his new teammates, whom he views as role models, and acknowledges the surreal experience of joining the Bruins.
Read at Boston.com
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