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Nov 9, 2024, 03:23 PM

The NCAA Division I Council has approved a significant rule change that will allow players with Canadian Hockey League (CHL) experience to compete at U.S. colleges starting next season. This decision, made on November 7, 2024, effectively lifts a longstanding ban that categorized CHL players as professionals due to the $600 stipends they received for living expenses. The change is expected to enhance the talent pipeline for college hockey and could disrupt the current landscape of U Sports in Canada. Analysts anticipate that this new eligibility will create more options for players and potentially lead to increased competition in college hockey.