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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 43 MIN

Ep. 12: Will players who signed NHL contracts become NCAA eligible?

from College Hockey Insider · host Mike McMahon

This episode is brought to you by the United Collegiate Hockey Cup, the inaugural postseason tournament for college hockey’s independent programs, set for March 5–7 in St. Louis. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the first edition of this new championship event — click here to purchase tickets to the 2025 UCHC.This week on the rundown, Mike and Tyler tackle:* Can Penn State still finish as a No. 1 seed with Charlie Cerrato?* Which winning streak has been more impressive, Providence or St. Thomas?* Jersey patches and equipment patches could be coming to college hockey.* What is going on with the eligibility of NBA players who have signed NBA contracts? Could players who have signed NHL entry-level contracts become NCAA eligible?* How likely is it that Hockey East will keep its three NCAA Tournament spots?Plus, in our “something that has nothing to do with college hockey” segment, does pineapple belong on pizza? What about a hot dog? Is it a sandwich? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

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