I was there when Nikita Kucherov set the single-tournament record for points at the #U18MensWorlds . It was insane. James Hagens is on another level right now, though, averaging an absurd 4 points per game so far. More on the 2025 #NHLDraft top prospect: flohockey.tv/articles/12505…

While Hagens is pointing it up in Espoo against Finland, Gavin McKenna (2026) has five points through two periods vs. Kazakhstan. Record for points in a single game is 7 (Toni Rajala, Jack Hughes).

USA wins their group with a 9-4 victory over Finland. James Hagens (2025) had six points, second most ever in a single game at this tournament. #U18Worlds #U18MensWorlds

A crowd of 5,600 announced here at Metro Arena, a sell out. Don't often get these kind of environments at U18s, at least not until the medal games, but there's been a good energy in the building all game long.

Come on... James Hagens (2025) completes his hat trick eight seconds into the third period. He has six points (3-3). You do not expect to see this kind of performance against another power, but here we are...

We absolutely do not regret to inform you that James Hagens is at it again. He doesn’t even have to shoot and the pucks are going in. Hagens has ✋points through two periods vs. Finland 🤯 #U18Worlds

USA leads Finland 6-3 after two periods. Finns hanging around, but USA keeps putting the game just out of their reach. James Hagens (2025) with points on five of USA's six goals.

James Hagens (2025) scores on the power play and now has five points in this game. He has 15 points through not quite four games. Tournament record is 21 (Kucherov).

James Hagens spinning backhand pass to Teddy Stiga hits a defenseman and goes in for a Hagens goal. His fourth point of the game.

Incredible pace of late between USA and Finland. It's 4-2 USA, but the crowd is in it and Finland's been digging their way out of the hole here. Impressive push back.

Cole Hutson (2024) became the NTDP's all-time scoring leader among defensemen, passing record-holder J.D. Forrest and the likes of Quinn Hughes, Adam Fox and brother Lane along the way. #NHLDraft #U18Worlds #U18MensWorlds More details: flohockey.tv/articles/12502…

Teddy Stiga scores again. Hat trick. 3-0 USA. Finland takes a time out.

Teddy Stiga scores eight seconds into the second period as USA has a 2-0 lead. Cole Hutson with the secondary assist, making him the NTDP's all-time leading scorer among defensemen.

USA has a 1-0 lead over Finland after 1. Teddy Stiga with the lone goal. Shots were 20-6 USA. Americans' depth has been noticeable. #U18Worlds #U18MensWorlds

Teddy Stiga (2024) puts Team USA up 1-0 on a shot that Petteri Rimpinen probably should have had. James Hagens (2025) picks up an assist for his 11th point over 3 games plus a period at #18MensWorlds .

Beyond the Zam breaking down, there’s a large hole in the ice and the third period of Norway-Slovakia (currently 8-1 SVK) will be played at the practice rink next door. Wild stuff

When two fork lifts didn’t work, humanity prevailed. Man 1, Machine 0

Broken down ice resurfacer in Espoo at U18s. Second intermission between Norway and Slovakia just got a bit longer. Going to need a tow truck. Or something. Good thing it’s at the opposite end of the ice from the zam doors.