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

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.

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