2024 2025 Aus Thread

[dm8895]

Realistically, is this change going to have THAT much of an impact? Or will we just see the same handful of guys who used to come at Christmas come over the summer instead? I'm sure there are a few every year who opted to stay in pro after Christmas who wished they went university instead, but at the end of the day, what are we talking about? Less than 10 players maybe? Or am I severely underestimating this change?

Who knows , lots of guys get AHL/ECHL 2-ways with the allure of playing in the AHL and are buried in the Coast and never get up, I think their are more guys than one would think , not many guys stay 5 years so even a guy who plays until 23 has 4 years of eligibility or guys who were already working on degrees online etc could come and play 3. I could be wrong but I think quite a few guys fall into these categories, it’s how many actually want to play CIS hockey.

 

[UNB Bruins Fan]

Ultimately, no matter the impact it eventually has, it's not going to hurt...and that's the most important thing.

 

[ColinM]

Anything to increase the talent pool.

But who is more likely to benefit from the end of the waiting period? Would it be elite programs or not so great programs?

 

[FreddyFoyle]

Anything to increase the talent pool.

But who is more likely to benefit from the end of the waiting period? Would it be elite programs or not so great programs?

There will be a lot of factors to consider. Where do their girlfriends want to live, or are living now? Where is their family from? Where are their buddies playing? Will the team guarantee them Top-6 minutes? What degree program do they want to start, or complete?

 

[AUS Fan]

2025 MEN’S HOCKEY AWARDS & ALL-CANADIANS​

Senator Joseph A. Sullivan Trophy (most outstanding player): Clay Hanus, Mount Royal

Clare Drake Trophy (rookie of the year): Sean Tschigerl, Alberta

Defenceman of the Year: Clay Hanus, Mount Royal

Goaltender of the Year: Matt Onuska, Waterloo

R.W. Pugh Trophy (most sportsmanlike player): Michael Cyr, Moncton

Dr. Randy Gregg Award (student-athlete community service): Cole MacKay, UNB

Father George Kehoe Memorial Award (Fox 40 Coach of the Year): Marc-André Elément, Concordia

 

[AUS Fan]

First Team All-Canadians

Athlete	University	Pos	Year	Hometown	Academic Program
Derek Gentile	Saint Mary's	F	4	Sydney, N.S.	MBA
Owen Robinson	Toronto	F	4	Orangeville, Ont.	Criminology/Sociology
Sean Tschigerl	Alberta	F	1	Edmonton, Alta.	Arts
Clay Hanus	Mount Royal	D	3	Excelsior, Minn.	Business
Kale McCallum	UNB	D	3	Rothesay, N.B.	Arts
Matt Onuska	Waterloo	G	2	Waterloo, Ont.	Health Sciences

Second Team All-Canadians

Athlete	University	Pos	Year	Hometown	Academic Program
Benjamin Corbeil	UNB	F	3	Granby, Que.	Arts
Emmett Sproule	UNB	F	3	Collingwood, Ont.	Business Admin.
Conor Frenette	UQTR	F	3	Gatineau, Que	Chiropractic
Simon Lavigne	Concordia	D	3	Blainville, Q.C.	Finance
Aidan de la Gorgendiere	Alberta	D	2	Langley, BC	Arts
Roddy Ross	Saskatchewan	G	4	Meadow Lake, Sask.	Arts & Science

All-Rookie Team

Athlete	University	Pos	Hometown	Academic Program
Gio Morneau	Carleton	F	Ottawa, Ont.	Commerce
Peter Reynolds	UNB	F	Fredericton, N.B.	Business Administration
Sean Tschigerl	Alberta	F	Edmonton, Alta.	Arts
Olivier Boutin	UQTR	D	Quebec City, Que.	Psychology
Marc Lajoie	Alberta	D	St. Albert, Alta.	Arts
Nathan Darveau	Moncton	G	Rouyn-Noranda, Que.	Criminology

 

[RED ARMY EAST]

I would rather play any other team in the final than Les Aigles. They know what they need to do to beat the Reds. I don’t want to give them another opportunity.

UNB did it to them back in 2007.

Speaking of good games, that National final was electric!

 

[Rob]

As mentioned it has become evident that the AUS is not as strong as it once was. UNB is the only team that has had success at the National level in the past decade.

I think the Huskies may be on the cusp if they can have a decent recruiting off season. Definitely need a goaltender to contend. The new NCAA rules really came at a bad time for the hosts.

I do expect Les Aigles to continue to improve. They are just one star player away from being a real contender. As previously mentioned the NCAA rule change may actually benefit them being a French school.