Almost one year later, on March 25, Michael announced he would return for his sophomore season with the Michigan hockey team. ***The Hage family home where Michael grew up in Mississauga, Ontario bustled with activity. In addition to their minor hockey careers, Michael and Alexander were swept up in their father’s Habs fandom. In 2022, Michael took the first step towards someday becoming a Hab, making the jump from minor hockey to junior hockey. “The biggest thing is just that you try to be remembered as a good person and someone who is just a good teammate,” Michael said.