NCAA adopts trapezoid rule for college hockey
The NCAA will implement a trapezoid rule limiting goalie puck handling in the 2026‑27 season, alongside equipment and stick‑infraction updates that affect both men's and women's play.
May 26, 2026
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The NCAA will implement a trapezoid rule limiting goalie puck handling in the 2026‑27 season, alongside equipment and stick‑infraction updates that affect both men's and women's play.

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