NCAA DI Council Rule Change Allows CHL Players to Retain College Hockey Eligibility

Nov 7, 2024, 09:43 PM

The NCAA's DI Council has adopted a new rule change in men's ice hockey, allowing Canadian Hockey League (CHL) players to retain their eligibility to play U.S. college hockey. This decision, announced on Thursday, is expected to significantly impact the recruitment pool for college teams by opening up a large pool of quality players. The Canadian Hockey League has welcomed the change, stating that it will provide their players with more opportunities to continue their hockey and academic careers following their time in the CHL. The rule change also includes provisions for athletes to be involved with professional teams prior to college enrollment. Additionally, the rule change covers preenrollment activities in skiing. The decision is seen as a positive development by various stakeholders, including the CHL, NCAA, U Sports, and USHL.