Kyle Hagel
Kyle Hagel (born January 21, 1985) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL).
Playing career
Undrafed, Hagel played collegiate hockey with Princeton University in the ECAC conference. Upon completion of his senior season with the Tigers, Hagel made his professional debut in the 2008–09 season with the Fresno Falcons of the ECHL.
On May 8, 2011 the St. Louis Blues announced that they had signed Hagel as a free-agent to a one-year contract.
After only 7 games with the Blues AHL affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen due to injuries, Hagel was then signed a one-year contract to remain in the AHL with the Hamilton Bulldogs for the 2012–13 season. In 67 games with the lowly Bulldogs, Hagel scored 2 goals and 6 points whilst recording 172 penalty minutes.
On August 19, 2013, Hagel's journeyman career continued in the AHL, agreeing as a free agent to a one-year contract with the Portland Pirates.
Hagel joined his sixth AHL team on July 16, 2014, agreeing to a one-year deal with the Charlotte Checkers.
