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Report: Michigan Hockey’s Michael Hage returning for 2026-27 season
TL;DR
Michigan forward Michael Hage will return for the 2026-27 season after leading the nation in assists last season. He was the 21st overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft and is expected to play for the Montreal Canadiens.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 09: Michael Hage #19, Will Horcoff #44, Jayden Perron #18 and Malcolm Spence #27 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrate Perron's third-period power-play goal against the Denver Pioneers in a semifinal game of the NCAA Division I men's ice hockey championship at T-Mobile Arena on April 09, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images
According to multiple reports on Saturday, Michigan forward Michael Hage is expected to return to the program for his junior year.
Hage — who was the 21st overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft and is expected to play for the Montreal Candiens — was the nation’s leader in assists last season. He finished the 2025-26 season with 13 goals and 39 assists.
His freshman season was just as impressive. Hage was the Big Ten Rookie of the Year after scoring 12 goals and picking 21 assists. Hage is a crucial piece of helping Michigan’s offense run. The Wolverines had the top-scoring offense in all of college hockey this season. Despite losing players like Hughes, the Wolverines have a chance at getting some other crucial pieces back for another season.
The Wolverines lost 4-3 in double overtime to the Denver Pioneers on Thursday in the Frozen Four. Michigan is hoping to break a streak of Frozen Four losses in the near future, and having Hage return could certainly help with that.
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Q&A
What were Michael Hage's stats during the 2025-26 college hockey season?
Michael Hage finished the 2025-26 season with 13 goals and 39 assists, leading the nation in assists.
Why is Michael Hage considered a crucial player for Michigan hockey?
Hage is vital for Michigan's offense, having contributed significantly to the team's status as the top-scoring offense in college hockey.
What awards did Michael Hage receive in his freshman year?
In his freshman year, Michael Hage was named the Big Ten Rookie of the Year after scoring 12 goals and 21 assists.
