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The NCAA's '5 in 5' eligibility proposal could reshape college hockey by limiting participation to five years after high school, sparking backlash from Minnesota and the broader hockey community.
Makayla Figuereo, a 5‑9 guard from California, has signed with the Alaska Nanooks, joining a program eager to harness her three‑point shooting and defensive versatility.
The University of Minnesota Gophers will host Alaska Anchorage in November 2026 at 3M Arena at Mariucci, kicking off a nonconference schedule that includes several former WCHA opponents and a home opener against North Dakota.