NCAA Adopts Five‑Year Eligibility Model Amid Legal Challenge
The NCAA's latest eligibility change lets student‑athletes spread five seasons over a five‑year window, a shift that originated in hockey and now faces a court battle.
Jun 26, 2026
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Maple Leafs Lead a Deep NHL Draft in Buffalo
The NHL draft will open in Buffalo, New York, with the Toronto Maple Leafs holding the No. 1 overall pick. Among the six top prospects, Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg, Chase Reid, Caleb Malhotra, Alberts Smits and Keaton Verhoeff are projected to be selected within the top five.
Jun 25, 2026
Jake O’Brien’s Pro Debut Sparks Firebirds’ Playoff Hopes
Jake O'Brien, the eighth overall pick in the 2025 NHL draft, made his professional debut with the Coachella Valley Firebirds in the Pacific Division Finals. Though the team fell 3‑0, O'Brien's smart plays and composure drew praise from coach Derek Laxdal and hint at a broader rule change that could keep him in the AHL next season.
May 14, 2026