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New NCAA rule could change Minnesota hockey at high school, college levels
The rule would end extended eligibility after the COVID-19 era and could push more Minnesota prep players out of high school hockey earlier.
- The NCAA Division I Cabinet is considering a '5-in-5' rule granting athletes five years of eligibility, with the clock starting upon high school graduation or at age 19, whichever comes first, pending June approval.
- Central Collegiate Hockey Association commissioner Don Lucia noted the regulation ignores men's college hockey's unique structure, where Minnesota, Michigan and New England are the only places with real high school hockey.
- Minnesota Duluth coach Scott Sandelin said, "I've never seen a group more adamant against something in 32 years," after the proposal was the primary topic at college hockey meetings in Florida in late April.
- Coaches anticipate a logjam of 19-year-olds in the coming season or two as the eligibility clock starts immediately after high school graduation, while Wisconsin coach Mike Hastings said, "I think we've got to brace for it going through."
- Justen Close exemplifies the threatened late-bloomer pathway: the former Minnesota Golden Gophers goalie came from Saskatchewan after three junior seasons, was 23 when taking the crease, and led Big Ten titles and Frozen Four trips.
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New NCAA rule could change Minnesota hockey at high school, college levels
College and high school coaches say a proposal to limit eligibility in all sports would damage the men’s hockey ecosystem
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