“Off to a story-book start to his NCAA career, Michael Hage has taken college hockey by storm, walking into the University of Michigan as the school’s No. 1 centre. The dynamic Mississauga product is no stranger to point production. Fourth in USHL scoring last season, Hage punished the Minnesota State University (Mankato), quickly racking up four points across his first two NCAA games. Beyond that, he went on a four-game goal streak, including an OT winner against Arizona State, adding another in an exhibition match against the USNDPT on October 25th.
Hage’s game is built to dominate at the NCAA level. In transition, he’s a deft handler, always ready to turnstile a defender who pushes too aggressively. He proactively sets up his handles, protects the puck in his hip pocket, and fully drags pucks across his body while in motion, even upping his pace to create separation. Variable changes in pace disrupt gaps, and using an independent upper and lower body means he can hide his intentions, feathering pucks through deft pass seams, even completing hard-to-connect layers. He draws attackers, opens space for others, pushes great ideas, and supports his teammates incredibly well.
Crafty off the half-wall, Hage rolls off of passes, pushing the higher-end off-puck pace and threatening to score off the handle and wrist shot. Possessing a whippy release, he changes angles, curls and drags around static defenders, and always looks to attack downhill. While the Wolverines need their depth to enter the fray, Hage has already become a star for the program, proving his top-six upside is still very much a reality.“ -Daniel Gee
Is he gonna play this weekend ?
The future looks really bright!
I wish I could watch him play live; some of the replays looks electric
I thought he was going to be the future 2C but he is way more dynamic then I thought.
Does anyone think he could actually end up being the Habs 1C and push Suzuki into an elite 2C role?
Demidov-Hage-Slaf Caulfield-Suzuki-Laine
That on paper looks like a killer too 6
Whit spoke well of him on Spittin’ Chiclets. He’s the type of player who really stands out from the pack. No doubt in his mind that he’ll be an impact player in the NHL.
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Michael Hage: Stock Rising
“Off to a story-book start to his NCAA career, Michael Hage has taken college hockey by storm, walking into the University of Michigan as the school’s No. 1 centre. The dynamic Mississauga product is no stranger to point production. Fourth in USHL scoring last season, Hage punished the Minnesota State University (Mankato), quickly racking up four points across his first two NCAA games. Beyond that, he went on a four-game goal streak, including an OT winner against Arizona State, adding another in an exhibition match against the USNDPT on October 25th.
Hage’s game is built to dominate at the NCAA level. In transition, he’s a deft handler, always ready to turnstile a defender who pushes too aggressively. He proactively sets up his handles, protects the puck in his hip pocket, and fully drags pucks across his body while in motion, even upping his pace to create separation. Variable changes in pace disrupt gaps, and using an independent upper and lower body means he can hide his intentions, feathering pucks through deft pass seams, even completing hard-to-connect layers. He draws attackers, opens space for others, pushes great ideas, and supports his teammates incredibly well.
Crafty off the half-wall, Hage rolls off of passes, pushing the higher-end off-puck pace and threatening to score off the handle and wrist shot. Possessing a whippy release, he changes angles, curls and drags around static defenders, and always looks to attack downhill. While the Wolverines need their depth to enter the fray, Hage has already become a star for the program, proving his top-six upside is still very much a reality.“ -Daniel Gee
Is he gonna play this weekend ?
The future looks really bright!
I wish I could watch him play live; some of the replays looks electric
I thought he was going to be the future 2C but he is way more dynamic then I thought.
Does anyone think he could actually end up being the Habs 1C and push Suzuki into an elite 2C role?
Demidov-Hage-Slaf
Caulfield-Suzuki-Laine
That on paper looks like a killer too 6
Whit spoke well of him on Spittin’ Chiclets. He’s the type of player who really stands out from the pack. No doubt in his mind that he’ll be an impact player in the NHL.