U Sports changes rule, removing one-year wait for former pro hockey players

U Sports changes rule, removing one-year wait for former pro hockey players

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. — U Sports will allow incoming student-athletes who have played professional hockey to participate immediately in men's hockey without a waiting period.
The change starts with the 2025-26 season, U Sports announced Tuesday.
The previous rule required former pro

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