In November 2024, the NCAA Division I council approved a rule allowing players from the CHL to maintain NCAA Division I hockey eligibility if they don't receive more than necessary expenses. This change addresses previous restrictions that rendered CHL players ineligible due to professional contract complications. Western Hockey League commissioner Dan Near supported this decision, highlighting its role in easing the decisions young players and families face between junior hockey and NCAA participation. Near cautioned against overinterpreting McKenna's departure from the WHL as indicative of broader trends.
In November 2024, the NCAA Division I council voted to make CHL players eligible for NCAA Division I hockey starting in 2025, allowing them to compete without jeopardizing their eligibility.
Western Hockey League commissioner Dan Near expressed support for the NCAA rules changes, stating they would relieve the tension for families deciding between junior hockey and NCAA eligibility.
Near emphasized that McKenna’s decision to move on early from the WHL isn't representative of all changes happening and should not be oversimplified in context.
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