Maryville University exploring Division I hockey (#569)

Also: Gavin McKenna has not committed anywhere yet, NCAA hockey to the Spengler Cup, a ton of House-related updates, NHL/CHL agreement could change, SCSU getting arena upgrade, and a packed notebook

Maryville University (Mo.) will expand its facilities at the Maryville University Hockey Center. The facility, which is in partnership with the Chesterfield Hockey Association, is being upgraded in hopes of the university adding Division I hockey in the next 2-3 years.

Other items in today’s newsletter (#569):

• Don’t believe what you’re seeing online. Gavin McKenna hasn’t committed anywhere yet.

• NCAA players will participate in the Spengler Cup from Dec. 26-31. The U.S. Collegiate Selects will represent all six conferences and indepdents.

• This issue has a lot of House v. NCAA notes, including schools opting in, schools opting out, and what some schools are planning to spend in revenue sharing.

• NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said last week that there could be changes to the NHL/CHL agreement in light of the NCAA’s change on CHL players’ eligibility.

• St. Cloud State is prepping for a $12.9 million upgrade to the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center. Notebook items also include staff changes at Maine and Clarkson, AIC has its new D-II head coach, and notes on CHL players visiting/committing to NCAA programs.

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