Michigan Defeats Alaska Anchorage as Hage Adds Assist

Michigan Wolverines defeated Alaska Anchorage 10-1 at Yost Ice Arena on October 9, 2026, with Montreal Canadiens prospect Michael Hage contributing an assist as the team improved its early NCAA hockey record. The victory continued Michigan's unbeaten start and extended Hage's productive opening stretch.

According to the Michigan box score, Cole McKinney scored twice and recorded four points, while Nick Moldenhauer also collected four points in the win. Will Horcoff scored in the second period on a play assisted by Hage and Jayden Perron.

Hage finished the game with one assist, according to dose.ca, giving him eight points through three games. The outlet reported that his performance followed a strong opening weekend for the Canadiens prospect.

Michigan entered the series after winning its first two games against Bowling Green, while Alaska Anchorage arrived after losing both games against Denver, according to Inside The Rink's series preview. The preview noted Michigan had outscored Bowling Green 11-5 across those opening contests.

The Wolverines controlled the matchup from the opening period, scoring three times before adding seven more goals across the final two periods. Alaska Anchorage's Ethan Warrener scored its only goal at 4:11 of the first period, according to the official box score from Michigan.

Michigan's offensive production came from multiple lines, with the team also receiving goals from Jack Nesbitt, Garrett Schifsky, Nick Moldenhauer, Jayden Perron, Drew Schock, and Dakoda Rheaume-Mullen, according to the game record.

Hage has remained a central figure in discussions surrounding Montreal's prospect pool, with dose.ca reporting that he has progressed at multiple levels and has expressed interest in playing for the Canadiens. The outlet also noted questions surrounding a possible trade involving Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin and Hage, though no trade was reported.

Michigan is scheduled to face Denver on October 16, 2026, after completing its series against Alaska Anchorage, according to Inside The Rink. Alaska Anchorage is scheduled to play Lake Superior State University on the same date.