Michael Hage at the top of the leaderboard among first-year players in the NCAA.

The Montreal Canadiens still have a very nice bank of prospects who have yet to make the jump to the professional level.

Indeed, several young players still playing in Europe or at the junior/university ranks are catching the attention of CH fans and generating excitement for their potential arrival in the pros.

Obviously, Ivan Demidov is the one grabbing the most attention, and if not, Jacob Fowler is often discussed as the next number one goalie for the Tricolore.

However, we must not forget a certain Michael Hage, who is performing very well and exceeding the expectations placed on him at the start of the season in the NCAA.

As a rookie, Hage was seen as a young player who might take some time to adapt to the NCAA level.

But ultimately, right from the start of the season, Hage has shown how dominant he is, even as a rookie and newcomer at the University of Michigan.

Hage has been so good since the beginning of the season that he currently sits at the top of the scoring leaders among freshmen in the NCAA.

With his 11 goals and 13 assists, Hage is the only freshman to have reached double digits in both statistics since the start of the season.

His 24 points in 19 games even put him ahead of James Hagens, who is seen by many as the potential first overall pick in the upcoming NHL draft.

Of course, Hagens is younger, but there are only six and a half months separating the two players.

Hage was one of the youngest players drafted in the last draft, so to see him at the top of the freshman scoring leaders in the NCAA is truly impressive.

The 18-year-old prospect of the Tricolore stands out in every game he plays in the NCAA, as he did this past weekend by grabbing three assists, two of which were yesterday, across two games.

Habs prospect Michael Hage does it again! Another (13), his second assist of the night and third point of the weekend.

He now boasts an impressive 24 points in 19 games this season! #GoHabsGo #HabsProspects https://t.co/VtERvlPstj HABS NATION (@CoachFrenchy10X) January 12, 2025 Hage is extremely talented, and he is truly building a very nice potential that could someday earn him a spot in the CHs top-6.

This likely wont be for next season as with Ivan Demidov, but still, for a 21st overall pick, Hage represents a great project that could greatly contribute to the future successes of the Canadiens.

In Brief Here is a roundup of the performances of other CH prospects.

ALERT Habs Prospects Results 01/11/25 Laval Rocket 1 Cleveland Monsters 2 OT Owen Beck (8) 1 PTS 4 SOG Joshua Roy (13) 1 PTS 6 SOG Adam Engstrom (15) 1 PTS 3 SOG Connor Hughes 2 goals on 24 shots SV%: .

917% Admiral Vladivostok 5 Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod 1...

pic.twitter.com/xZbPZslqbX HABS NATION (@CoachFrenchy10X) January 12, 2025 With good reason.

Martin St-Louis etait fier de son equipe a la suite de la rencontre face aux Stars! https://t.co/RIz7AQdH7E La Poche Bleue (@lapochebleue) January 12, 2025 He is incredible.

Hutson viens dateindre le cap des 1000 minutes en carriere avec le match de ce soir.

Il a deja 30 pts et 1000 minutes.

Plus rapidement que nimporte quel defenseur depuis 1997.

pic.twitter.com/mgzc3C9Csl Guillaume Villemaire (@GVillemaire13) January 12, 2025 Such a nice gesture.

Meme entre les periodes en plein match notre capitaine Nick Suzuki prend un moment pour donner une puck a un kid.

La semaine passe il a donne son baton apres son but gagnant en OT #gohabsgo pic.twitter.com/oy4HHAsHye JT (@Jean_JT_Trudel) January 12, 2025 Stay tuned.

Les deux etant lies aux Blue Jays, on peut supposer quils ne veulent pas atterrir a Toronto.

https://t.co/XoLqPEfEuj Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) January 12, 2025 Here is the new coach of the Patriots.

The #Patriots are expected to hire Mike Vrabel as their new head coach, per me and @TomPelissero .

The clear favorite from the beginning.

A former All-Pro in New England and member of the teams Hall of Fame, Vrabel lands at his top choice.

Back with his old team.

pic.twitter.com/dG0mjY07KV Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 12, 2025 This article first appeared on Dose.ca and was syndicated with permission..

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