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Quote from: BearLover on December 09, 2025, 09:37:43 AMWait, BU student tickets are free?

Yes.  According to her all she has to do is go the rink, show her ID, and if there is a ticket available she gets it no charge.  My reaction to that was the same as yours.

Quote from: stereax on December 08, 2025, 05:10:18 PMNot to bring up BU friend again, but over there, they do something where if you go to like, I think the number is 10 hockey games (M or W), you can get a free jersey. Which helps!

Just to back up Stereax's comment.  My daughter is a freshman at BU (I know, I failed as a parent).  Tickets are free to students.  They do give you a free jersey but I think you have to attend almost all of the home games.  Her roommate is on track to get the jersey and never watched a game before she got to BU.  The do t-shirt tosses, free face paint for kids (although they get more adults), and I think she mentioned random food giveaways.  Maybe this is the way.

Quote from: fastforward on November 08, 2025, 09:19:40 PM

Quote from: chimpfood on November 08, 2025, 09:16:20 PMAm I missing something or has Major not been on the ice?

Haven't seen or heard about him in a while

Major skated to the locker room during a tv timeout.  Didn't appear to be injured and the trainer did not accompany him.  I want to say it was early in the 2nd.  Did not see him for the rest of the game.

From Jane M.  
NEWS: Cornell Athletics has confirmed to @cornellsun
 the following updates to Cornell hockey broadcasts: Jason Weinstein (prev. WHCU) will do play-by-play for men's & women's ESPN +broadcasts. Tony Eisenhut will join as color for men's broadcasts; women's color commentator TBD.

https://x.com/JaneMcNally_/status/1966202086800101720

The Cornell Big Red have received a commitment from Charlie Puglisi!

The '08 born Forward from NY had 19 points in 28 GP during the 2024-25 season for The Winchendon School.

https://x.com/CollegePuckNXT/status/1960831274937147637

Yale upgrading Ingalls.

https://yalebulldogs.com/news/2025/8/7/general-yale-athletics-unveils-3-million-upgrade-at-ingalls-rink.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawMB_S9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFob1BMU2NSZkxZTjg4enVrAR5vyNn6IoZPdSz0TwaL9j200rYnyXR07LNNoQ8TrSp_rsvMeKsN1lrQvaSpJA_aem_KS2k4Oym2FPSyuQ6sUmoew

Ben Syer to coach US U18 team.

https://x.com/princetonhockey/status/1945887561081053373

https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2025/04/breaking-sophomore-defenseman-ben-robertson-enters-transfer-portal

https://x.com/MikeMcMahonCHN/status/1907109795292680530


"Shane Soderwall, the 2025 Sid Watson Award winner (top D-II/III hockey player), has multiple D-I offers in the transfer portal.

1.47/.945 this season in 28 games. Over two seasons, 1.52/.947 in 49 games.

Hearing Clarkson is the favorite."

Quote from: ursusminorIs there a link?

I believe he's referring to his podcast.

https://x.com/CHN_AdamWodon/status/1886545437588644071

Seger assist

https://x.com/LGRWProspects/status/1882596854007046632

Seger's goal
https://x.com/HockeytownWpod/status/1873189310100578497

Video of Donaldson penalty.
https://x.com/Pint_o_wisdom/status/1865582419321012343

Seger goals from yesterday.

https://x.com/LGRWProspects/status/1855083357912109262

https://x.com/LGRWProspects/status/1855085222271799375

Topher Scott
@HockeyThinkTank
Alright, honest thoughts on the new CHL ruling allowing major junior players to play college hockey starting next year:

1. It's going to make college and pro hockey better. The talent pool for college just went through the roof and now drafted kids that aren't ready for pro at 20 have a bigger runway for their development. The product on the ice at the highest levels just became way better.

2. College hockey will potentially be much more Canadian moving forward - so it's up to the current USA Junior leagues that feed to college to up their game. I think there are a lot of teams that do a great job of development. There are also teams with challenges, especially when it comes to who owns the teams. There is much more competition in the market now fighting for top end players, and hopefully the USHL and others can take that with some competitive fire and make their product even better.

3. Adapt or die for college teams. College hockey is so significantly different today then before. Transfer rules, NIL, major junior, etc... There are some changes I like, some I don't. But ultimately at the end of the day the rules are what the rules are and if you just complain about it and don't change you'll get left behind. Colleges are going to have to fundraise more. They're going to have to gain new relationships in the youth/junior/pro world. They're going to have to continue to battle the transfer portal. That's the new reality.

Now, all that being said, I think the teams that do it best provide a great environment for their players where they feel like they're taken care of and they feel like they're being developed. The best coaches don't placate to kids or "don't coach them for fear they will transfer". They're authentic, do things the right way, challenge kids to be better, and create a great culture. Are the conditions more difficult with the transfer portal? Absolutely. But the best have an authentic culture and don't get wrapped up in the things they can't control.

4. I feel sad for a lot of kids that are going to be decommitted this year and kids on college rosters that will be told they don't have a place on their roster next year.  That's the worst part and an unfortunate byproduct from this ruling. Hopefully this doesn't happen too much, but it will. Colleges will take the best players that will help their team win. And with so many new players added to the player pool, spots are going to be taken.

5. Relationships with NHL GM's and front offices just got A LOT more important for college coaches. Not that those weren't important before - but this ruling puts it on steriods. There are a lot of high round NHL draft picks that are not ready to play pro at 20-21 years old and they'll need a place to marinate. And where are these kids going to play? They're going to play where their NHL team feels like it's a best fit for their development. If you are a college coach that can clearly define your development plan and principles and NHL teams trust you - that's a huge win on the recruiting front of the highest level players.

Get ready for a whole new landscape.

https://x.com/HockeyThinkTank/status/1854962655338930676