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College Hockey Insider by Mike McMahon

Fargo Regional Preview, Ferris State close to a hire (#546)

Could top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna play college hockey next season?

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Mike McMahon
Mar 26, 2025
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Today’s issue leads off with a preview of the Fargo regional, including thoughts and analysis of Western Michigan vs. Minnesota State and UMass vs. Minnesota.

Also in today’s newsletter (#546):

  • One candidate at Ferris State has emerged as the favorite to land the job.

  • Two notable players entered the transfer portal today, including an RPI forward who was drafted by the Nashville Predators.

  • North Dakota is moving quickly in its search for a new head coach.

  • Saint Francis is dropping its entire department to D-III.

  • There continues to be a lot of noise on Gavin McKenna potentially playing college hockey.


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