Canadiens Prospect Michael Hage Pays a Touching Tribute to His Late Father on His Birthday

We all know the story of Michael and his father, Alain Hage, a devoted Habs fan who tragically passed away in an accident in July 2023.

Despite this terrible event, Michael bounced back in 2023-2024 with 75 points (33 goals, 42 assists) in 54 games in the USHL, ranking among the league's best.

Last year, after being selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the draft, he joined the University of Michigan and excelled as a freshman, collecting 34 points in 33 games and earning the title of Big Ten Rookie of the Year.

Many hopes are placed on him as the future second-line center of the Tricolore.

Today, on Instagram, Michael paid tribute to his late father Alain by posting the photo below, accompanied by the following message.

The death of Alain Hage, father of Michael Hage, occurred in the summer of 2023 during a swimming pool accident at a family barbecue.

Alain, a hockey enthusiast and lifelong Habs fan, died suddenly in heartbreaking circumstances.

He left behind his wife Rania, Michael, and his younger son Alexander.

Despite this terrible tragedy, Michael and Alexander resumed training shortly after, determined to honor their father's memory.

It is this whole story, along with his francophone roots, that makes Michael Hage such a unique prospect in Montreal.

We can't wait to see him arrive. The decibel level at the Bell Centre will surely hit record highs when he scores his first goal.