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Kerdiles Appeal to be Heard Today by NCAA
It appears the long drawn-out process that has kept freshman Nic Kerdiles from playing for the University of Wisconsin will reach its conclusion no later than Friday. The NCAA will hear today Wisconsin’s appeal of the decision that ruled Kerdiles … Continue reading
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NHL’s Proposed ELC Structure Could Benefit College Hockey
The NHL today released to the public details of its proposal to the NHLPA in hopes of saving an 82-game season. Among the highlights is a change to the entry-level contract (ELC) structure and a lengthened timeline for players to reach … Continue reading
Miami Hockey Team Releases Stunning You Can Play Video
The You Can Play Project, the initiative to promote equality for LGBT athletes in locker rooms everywhere, is in many ways the realization of a vision. That vision belonged to Brendan Burke. His name gave him a platform, his voice … Continue reading
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VIDEO: Dylan McLaughlin’s Early Entry for USHL Goal of the Year
Sometimes I’ll get an email in my inbox from Brian Werger, communications director for the United States Hockey League with a subject of “USHL Highlight” and it rarely disappoints. The latest email included a link to an incredible goal from … Continue reading
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College Hockey Roundup: Week 1 Thoughts
The college hockey season is officially underway with the vast majority of Division I teams having played at least one regular-season game. As always seems to be the case, Week 1 was full of shocking upsets and entertaining hockey. After … Continue reading
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College Hockey’s Opening Weekend: The Beginning of the End
It’s a rather ominous headline, I know. However, I can’t seem to feel as college hockey opens in earnest this weekend it is the end of an era. In a few months the college hockey landscape will be forever altered … Continue reading
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On the NCAA, Family Advisors and the Delicate Balance
The brewing eligibility situation between Wisconsin freshman Nicolas Kerdiles and the NCAA still has more to play out. Wisconsin has appealed the NCAA’s ruling that Kerdiles was in violation of the organization’s stringent amateurism rules, rendering the blue-chip recruit ineligible … Continue reading
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Michigan’s Merrill Cracks Vertebrae in Exhibition Game
After going down in the exhibition game against the University of Windsor, those in attendance probably already knew that the apparent injury to Jon Merrill, junior defenseman for the University of Michigan, wasn’t good. Perhaps they didn’t know just how … Continue reading
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Dismal Ticket Sales Could Put Damper on Ice Breaker
The Ice Breaker tournament has become an annual early-season celebration for college hockey. With teams representing four of the five conferences in the country, the Ice Breaker is a terrific showcase. Unfortunately, it looks like this year, there won’t many … Continue reading
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NCAA Officially Rules Kerdiles Ineligible for Season, Wisconsin Appealing [Updated]
According to University of Wisconsin, the NCAA has ruled prized freshman forward Nic Kerdiles ineligible for the season, due to an apparent amateurism violation. Wisconsin head coach Mike Eaves said the school is appealing the decision. As reported Sunday on … Continue reading
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The United States of Hockey 