NCAA Rule Change Reshapes Path to the NHL

College hockey just got a major shake-up, and it’s changing how future NHL stars are made. A recent NCAA rule now lets Canadian major junior players keep their college eligibility—ending a decades-long either-or decision for top prospects. For players like Aiden Celebrini, who passed on Canada’s WHL to play college hockey in the U.S., the change came too late. But for the next generation, the door is open to combine the best of both worlds—and it’s already altering the development map for the sport.

John Wawrow

Associated Press

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