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The NCAA has approved a rule change that will let prospective college hockey players spend a season in junior leagues before they enroll, a move that could alter the traditional pathway into the sport.
The NCAA has accepted a counter‑proposal that preserves college hockey’s ecosystem while extending eligibility for older players.
The NCAA has updated its age‑based eligibility framework, allowing the five‑year participation window to begin at college enrollment or after a student‑athlete turns 19, a change championed by hockey leaders and praised by industry figures.
A coalition of hockey commissioners is urging the NCAA to adopt a revised eligibility rule that begins the five‑year clock at enrollment rather than high school graduation, a move backed by USA Hockey, the NHL and the broader hockey community.