(#476) How are college coaches and NHL execs reacting to the potential CHL rule change? Plus 10 weekend takeaways

I will have breakdowns on the rest of my top 12 this week. I spent a lot more time last week (more than I anticipated) working phones and texts to catch up on the "CHL vote" story, which ultimately never materialized because the D-I council pushed the vote to next month. However, I gathered more info and some tidbits from coaches and NHL folks on how they're reacting to the NCAA changing the "CHL rule."

Also, I have 10 takeaways from the weekend, which include:

• Lindenwood makes a statement to conferences

• Is the ECAC primed for more NCAA bids?

• Simon Latkoczy's impressive Ice Breaker

• BC and Michigan State split a fun series

• Michigan Tech gets off to a better start

• Colorado College's impressive puck-possession weekend, and why it showed me something about Northern Michigan

• North Dakota's win over Providence

• RPI's goal-scoring explosion

• Stonehill is going to surprise some teams

• If I'm a UMD fan, I'm excited about what the Bulldogs could look like in a couple of years.

Lastly, some more sad news to share. Union play-by-play voice Matt Dubrey has been diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Matt will miss time calling Union games, and he’ll also miss time away from his business. A GoFundMe has been set up to help his family during this time. Please considering donating if you are able.

Click the link below to see my full rankings page, which includes every team ranked 1-64 and the rankings broken down by league.

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