Hagel Fights for Spot in NHL
The following article featuring former Princeton standout Kyle Hagel appeared in the July 27 issue of the Town Topics.
By Ed Benkin
Kyle Hagel is fighting for a spot in the National Hockey League — literally.
After establishing a reputation as a hard-nosed forward during his career with the Princeton University men’s hockey team from 2004-08, Hagel has taken his rugged style to another level as a professional, dropping the gloves when needed as he piled up 245 penalty minutes in 77 games last winter for the Rockford Ice Hogs of the American Hockey League (AHL).
“It’s one of the things you can do as a fourth line player to make yourself more valuable to a team,” said the 6’0, 205-pound Hagel, reflecting on his willingness to use his fists when necessary.
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