Could player contracts be the future of college hockey? (#498)

Last month, Florida State athletic director Michael Alford told the university’s trustees that the school is considering moving towards a pro model if the House v. NCAA settlement is approved in the spring, including signing players to multi-year contracts.

Would a similar model work in college hockey?

Also in this issue (#498):

• Hockey East is moving its championship weekend to Thursday-Friday this season due to an arena conflict at TD Garden.

• Michigan and BU are rumored to be in the mix for some of the top prospects in the CHL.

• The CHL dominated the U.S. NTDP in the first annual prospect series.

• USA Hockey and Hockey Canada announced preliminary rosters for the 2025 World Junior Championships

• The Omaha Lancers have fired their second head coach this season.

• Tim Lovell has left Michigan.

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