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Mailbag: What's the biggest difference between the USHL and CHL? (#499)
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Mailbag: What's the biggest difference between the USHL and CHL? (#499)

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Mike McMahon
Dec 04, 2024
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We dip into the mailbag today with a lot of great questions, including:

  • What’s the difference between the USHL and CHL? And how much of an impact will CHL freshmen make next season?

  • Should we be concerned about the U.S. development model after last week’s prospect series losses?

  • Parents emailing coaches?

  • What has been the biggest difference for UMass Lowell this season?

  • Early predictions for the Penrose Award?

  • How much player movement has been from the USHL/BCHL to the CHL?

Also in this issue (#499):

  • CHN’s Chris Murphy had a fascinating look at Alaska’s travel on this 12-game road trip they just completed last week.

  • More on the situation in Omaha (USHL), where the franchise owners are currently in federal court battling over control of the team.

  • More coaching changes in junior hockey.

  • Update on student-athlete contracts.

  • If you have ideas for a future newsletter, tips you want to share, mailbag submissions, or if you want to sponsor a future newsletter, please email mike@collegehockeyinsider.com.

    — I'm also @MikeMcMahonCHN on Twitter.

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    Now, onto today’s newsletter …

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