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Michael Hage
Born (2006-04-14)April 14, 2006,
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Height
Weight 		6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Right
NCAA team Michigan
NHL Draft 21st overall, 2024
Montreal Canadiens
Playing career –present

Michael Hage (born April 14, 2006) is a Canadian ice hockey centre for Michigan in the Big Ten Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). He was selected in the first round, 21st overall, by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2024 NHL entry draft.

Playing career[]

Early years[]

During the 2021–22 season, Hage recorded 46 goals and 70 assists in 57 games for the Toronto Jr. Canadiens U16 AAA team. At that year's OHL Cup, Hage led his team with 16 points in seven games, helping the Toronto Jr. Canadiens reach the tournament final.[1]

Junior[]

On April 20, 2022, Hage was drafted ninth overall by the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in the 2022 OHL Draft.[2] After not signing with the Rangers, he was declared a defected player, and his rights were traded to the Sudbury Wolves in exchange for a supplemental first-round pick in the 2023 OHL Draft as compensation, Sudbury's fourth-round pick in the 2025 OHL Draft, as well as three conditional draft picks.[3][4]

On April 26, 2022, Hage signed with the Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League (USHL) for the 2022–23 season.[5] In September 2022, he suffered a torn labrum during his first practice with the Steel. Hage would return in March 2023 and recorded five goals and five assists in the Steel's final 13 games of the season.[6][7][8]

During the 2023–24 season, he recorded 33 goals and 42 assists in 54 regular season games. His 33 goals ranked sixth and his 42 assists were tied for tenth in the USHL.[9] He was named the USHL Forward of the Week for the week ending March 4, 2024, after he recorded two goals and five assists in three games.[10] He was again named the USHL Forward of the Week for the week ending March 18, after he recorded four goals and four assists in three games, his third such honor in as many weeks.[11] Hage was subsequently named to the All-USHL First Team following the season.[12]

In advance of the 2024 NHL entry draft held in Las Vegas, Hage received the E. J. McGuire Award of Excellence, bestowed by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau to "the candidate who best exemplifies commitment to excellence through strength of character, competitiveness, and athleticism."[13] He was ultimately selected in the first round (21st overall) by the Montreal Canadiens.[14][15]

Collegiate[]

Hage committed to play collegiately for Michigan of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) beginning in the 2024–25 season.[16][17] On October 4, 2024, he registered two assists in his NCAA debut versus Minnesota State in a 5-2 loss,[18] followed by an additional two point effort, including his first collegiate goal, in a 4-1 victory a day later.[19] Hage was named the Hockey Commissioners Association (HCA) Men's Rookie of the Month for November 2024 after leading all rookies in the nation with a 1.43 PPG average.[20]

Personal life[]

Hage was born to parents Alain and Rania, who are both from Egypt.[21] Following his father's unexpected death resulting from a swimming pool accident in July 2023, Hage dedicated the 2023–24 season to him.[22][23]

Career statistics[]

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2021–22 Toronto Jr. Canadiens OJHL 1 2 2 4 0 — — — — —
2022–23 Chicago Steel USHL 13 5 5 10 10 6 1 1 2 2
2023–24 Chicago Steel USHL 54 33 42 75 53 2 2 2 4 19
USHL totals 67 38 47 85 63 8 3 3 6 21

Awards and honours[]

Award Year Ref
USHL
All-USHL First Team 2024 [12]
NHL
E. J. McGuire Award of Excellence 2024 [13]

References[]

  1. ↑ Leeson, Ben (September 15, 2022). Wolves acquire rights to high-end prospect Hage.
  2. ↑ Brown, Josh (April 29, 2022). Rangers snag centre Michael Hage in first round of OHL draft — but will he report?.
  3. ↑ Brown, Josh (September 15, 2022). Rangers trade first-round no-show to Sudbury.
  4. ↑ Rangers complete trade with Sudbury (September 15, 2022).
  5. ↑ TENDER: Steel Sign Michael Hage to Tender Agreement (April 26, 2022).
  6. ↑ Crosby, Wes (January 5, 2024). 2024 NHL Draft notebook: Hage has new outlook following shoulder injury.
  7. ↑ Morreale, Mike G. (March 1, 2024). Celebrini leads NHL.com ranking of top 32 prospects for 2024 Draft.
  8. ↑ Zahn, Matt (April 10, 2024). Chicago Steel's Michael Hage skating his way up the NHL draft boards.
  9. ↑ Series Preview: Steel Open First Round of Playoffs Against Gamblers (April 15, 2024).
  10. ↑ Hage Earns USHL Forward of the Week Honors (March 4, 2024).
  11. ↑ Hage Earns Second USHL Forward of the Week Award (March 18, 2024).
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 All-USHL Teams Announced for 2023-24 (May 8, 2024).
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Morreale, Mike G. (June 27, 2024). Hage receives E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence.
  14. ↑ Canadiens draft Michael Hage with No. 21 pick in 2024 NHL Draft. Montreal Canadiens (June 28, 2024).
  15. ↑ Canadiens select Hage with 21st overall pick in 2024 NHL Draft (June 28, 2024).
  16. ↑ Rubino, Stefano (April 4, 2024). Michael Hage – 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile.
  17. ↑ Major-Mcnicol, Tyler (July 14, 2024). Updated top five prospects - #5: Michael Hage.
  18. ↑ McNeil, Kristy (October 4, 2024). Michigan Stumbles Out of Gate in Loss to Minnesota State.
  19. ↑ McNeil, Kristy (October 5, 2024). Hage Continues Hot Start as Michigan Overpowers Minnesota State.
  20. ↑ (December 5, 2024). BC’s Leonard, Princeton’s Wunder Highlight HCA Monthly Honors. Press release.
  21. ↑ Basu, Arpon. "Michael Hage’s triumph: Tragedy, a dream and an NHL future with the Canadiens", The New York Times. (en-US) 
  22. ↑ Sikes, Ryan (January 25, 2024). Chicago's Michael Hage Dedicating 2024 NHL Draft Season To Late Father.
  23. ↑ Wheeler, Scott (April 4, 2024). Through 'unimaginable' loss, top 2024 NHL Draft prospect Michael Hage carries on. The Athletic.

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