(#440) St. Thomas joins Summit League partners in the NCHC; where are college hockey's other programs?

Plus: UNH's Hellsten signs pro deal ... ASU is close to hiring a new AD ... More on revenue sharing, and what's the future for the CCHA?

Today’s newsletter begins by explaining why St. Thomas’s move to the NCHC is beneficial for the school and the conference.

The school aligns with the other NCHC schools, and there is an existing partnership between the Tommies and their Summit League counterparts (Omaha, Denver, and North Dakota).

That also got me thinking ... what multi-sport conferences are affiliated with college hockey? We break it down.

— What could be next for the CCHA? Will they remain at eight schools or is there a path for them to expand back to nine or 10?

— UNH lost a goalie to a pro deal in Sweden.

— Arizona State is about to have a new AD.

— More on revenue-sharing and the potential unintended consequences.

— Mark Osiecki’s Casting for Kids fundraiser is this weekend.

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