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NCAA - Chl Rules

I HAVE READ THAT CHL (MAJOR JUNIOR PLAYERS IN THE WHL, OHL AND QMJHL) ARE NOW ELGIBILE FOR NCAA HOCKEY?

Yes, players that compete in the CHL are now eligible for NCAA hockey and may participate on NCAA teams beginning August 1, 2025. CHL players are eligible for NCAA Hockey provided that they did not receive above actual and necessary expenses to compete in the CHL.

Actual and necessary expenses are any expenses necessary or required for your participation in practice or competition , including but not limited to: meals, lodging, transportation, apparel, equipment, supplies, coaching, ice time, medical treatment (health insurance), and entry fees.

No, you cannot accept jerseys, hats, t-shirts, or any material benefits from teams without paying for them. If you have received items in the mail, your options are as follows: Mail the item(s) back, pay the team for the cost of the item(s) or donate the item(s) to charity. To guarantee there is no issue with NCAA Eligibility, an individual should return or pay for any celebratory item sent to them by a professional club who drafts the individual.
 

No, generally, you are not allowed to reach an agreement (written, verbal or for future representation) with or receive benefits from an agent.

A men’s ice hockey prospect who is drafted by a professional team before enrolling full time at any college or university may be represented by an agent or attorney during contract negotiations. The prospect must pay the going rate for the agent’s services, and if the player does not sign a contract with a professional team, the agreement for representation must be terminated before enrolling full time at any college or university.

Players may now participate in the CHL (which includes the OHL, WHL and QMJHL) prior to initial full-time collegiate enrollment and not jeopardize their NCAA eligibility provided not more than actual and necessary expenses for participation are received or guaranteed, or specified.

Players may now participate in the CHL (which includes the OHL, WHL and QMJHL) prior to initial full-time collegiate enrollment and not jeopardize their NCAA eligibility provided not more than actual and necessary expenses for participation are received or guaranteed, or specified.

Prior to full-time enrollment, you may attend training camps with CHL teams. While in attendance the team can only supply you with actual and necessary expenses that include travel, hotel, food, equipment, and all costs associated with practice and off-ice training. The team may not provide actual and necessary expenses for your travel party (parents/care givers).
 
Prior to full-time enrollment, you may attend as many training camps or tryouts with CHL teams as you like. However, the team cannot supply you beyond actual and necessary expenses that include travel, hotel, food, equipment, and all costs associated with practice and off-ice training. The team may not provide actual and necessary expenses for your travel party (parents/care givers).
 
Prior to full time enrollment, you may participate in CHL camps and scrimmages provided that the team is not supplying you with more than actual and necessary expenses to compete.
 
Yes. Prior to enrollment at an NCAA member institution, a men’s ice hockey prospective student-athlete is permitted to receive educational expenses from an amateur or professional team, provided such expenses are disbursed directly to the individual, organization or educational institution providing the educational services.