Michael Hage isn’t among the finalists for the Hobey Baker Award (and that’s ridiculous)

Michael Hage had a standout regular season in the NCAA.

The Canadiens prospect finished the season with 50 points (13 goals) in just 36 games and was one of the most productive players in college hockey.
In terms of points scored, Hage ranks among the elite:

But…
But for whatever reason, Hage isn't among the 10 finalists for the Hobey Baker Award, presented annually to the NCAA's top player.

His teammate, T.J. Hughes, is on the list. So are Gavin McKenna and James Hagens, who are viewed as top-tier prospects in the NHL.That said, Hage would have AT LEAST deserved a spot among the finalists. And it's really a shame he didn't get the chance to be recognized for his true worth…

Hobey Top 10:
Gavin McKenna, PSU (2026)
Max Plante, UMD (DET)
Eric Pohlkamp, DU (SJS)
Trey Augustine, MSU (DET)
Ethan Wyttenbach, Quinnipiac (CGY)
TJ Hughes, Mich
Felix Trudeau, Sacred Heart
James Hagens, BC (BOS)
Charlie Stramel, MSU (MIN)
Hayden Stavroff, Dartmouth

— Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) March 18, 2026

Is this the end of the world? No. Are we going to cry foul? Not really.

But I just think it's a real shame because he had a truly great season in the NCAA, even though he played mostly on his team's second unit. He was his team's leading scorer, and only two players (Ethan Wyttenbach and Gavin McKenna) scored more points than him in '25–'26.

That's no small feat.
That might actually be a good thing, though, because he'll be even more hungry for what's next. Reminder: Lane Hutson didn't win the Hobey Baker Award either. But that didn't stop him from dominating right from the start in the National Hockey League…
The trophy doesn't mean much, in the end. But still, it's a bummer for Hage because he should have been among the finalists for that trophy.

In a nutshell
— Respect.

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— Good challenge.

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— I can't wait to see him go.

‘We're very similar…'

Cole Hutson on being compared to his brother, Lane, and how they're similar and different.
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