NCAA Could Allow Canadian Hockey League Players to Compete in U.S. Colleges

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NCAA Could Allow Canadian Hockey League Players to Compete in U.S. Colleges
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The NCAA Division I Council is considering a significant change to eligibility rules that would permit players from the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) to compete at U.S. colleges. The American Hockey Coaches Association executive director, Forrest Karr, who led a committee on this issue, stated that the council will meet this week and a decision is not expected until Wednesday. This potential change follows a class-action lawsuit challenging the NCAA's ban on CHL players.

Boston College players huddle before the Frozen Four championship game against Denver in the men's NCAA college hockey tournament Saturday, April 13, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn. The NCAA Division I Council is considering making a landmark change in eligibility rules this week that would allow Canadian Hockey League players to compete at U.S. colleges, the American Hockey Coaches Association executive director said Monday.

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