From Junior Hockey to NCAA | Denver News

Christian Humphreys’ hockey journey just got a wild twist—he left college for junior hockey in Canada, capped it with a Memorial Cup win, and is now heading back to school, thanks to a rule change that revived his NCAA eligibility. Once a seventh-round pick who struggled in college, he thrived in Kitchener, scoring 27 goals and 85 points, then added 9 goals and 22 points in the playoffs. With the Canadian Hockey League now granting NCAA eligibility, Humphreys chose to return to Minnesota next season, calling his junior stint “the best move” for his development. The Avalanche’s player development director sees it as a win-win: Humphreys got elite experience and a championship, now he’s got a smoother path to the pros. He’s focused on getting faster and stronger, and expects others to follow his lead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/06d955b1042e4244