Michael Hage confirms he will not play in Montreal next year

It was an open secret, and its now confirmed: the Canadiens prospect Michael Hage will be back with the University of Michigan, in the NCAA, in 2025-2026.

This was confirmed by the young man himself in an interview with Marco DAmico, who shared this information a few minutes after completing the interview.

There is no more ambiguity or room for debate, its decided and set in stone.

He wants to win the championship, he said.

#GoHabsGo prospect Michael Hage confirms his return to Michigan for next season.

I want to go back and win a championship.

Marco DAmico (@mndamico) March 25, 2025 Hages season, as a rookie in the Big-10, came to an end last Friday night when Cornell won its game against Quinnipiac to secure a spot in the Frozen Four, at the expense of Michigan .

The head coach of Michael Hage had also stated, in February, that his player needed to continue dominating at this level before making the leap to the NHL.

The year of the big leap, for him, should theoretically be 2026-2027.

Well see where hell be in his development at that time, but the trajectory of his young career suggests that he could possibly be the eventual second-line center sought by the Habs.

At just 18 years old, the right-handed center drafted 21st overall has scored 13 goals and 21 assists, for 34 points in 33 games.

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