CHL to NCAA Commits

[AUS Fan]

This is a look at players who have committed to an NCAA school since the new ruling in early November. As the CHL season goes on, I would expect to see more added. A lot of these players would have gone to the CIS.
Few of these schools are "hockey hotbeds"

Edit: This is a new list as 5 players were BCHL transfers. When I made this I just looked at the commit date. Thanks to Miami Hockey for keeping me honest.

Mea Culpa...

Flint Firebirds	KONYEN, Evan	RW	Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers
Kingston Frontenacs	GUINDON, Cedrick	C	University of Vermont Catamounts
Kitchener Rangers	PARSONS, Jackson	G	Clarkson University Golden Knights
North Bay Battalion	VAN STEENSEL, Owen	LW	Clarkson University Golden Knights
North Bay Battalion	LEBLANC, Andrew	C	Princeton University Tigers
North Bay Battalion	LEBLANC, Jacob	RD	Princeton University Tigers
Saginaw Spirit	MANGONE, Calem	RW	Lake Superior State Univ. Lakers
Windsor Spitfires	MORNEAU, Noah	C	Bowling Green State University Falcons
Drummondville Voltigeurs	WOODWORTH, Luke	C	University of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks
Drummondville Voltigeurs	OLIVER, Sam	C	University of New Hampshire Wildcats
Moncton Wildcats	STEINMAN, Jacob	G	Bowling Green State University Falcons
Rouyn-Noranda Huskies	CARR, Alex	RD	University of New Hampshire Wildcats
Everett Silvertips	COURTNEY, Beau	C	University of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks
Prince Albert Raiders	HILDEBRAND, Max	G	Bemidji State University Beavers
Red Deer Rebels	LARSON, Jhett	C	University of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks
Regina Pats	WHITEHEAD, Braxton	RW	Arizona State University Sun Devils
Saskatoon Blades	SAUNDERSON, Benjamin	LD	Quinnipiac University Bobcats
Spokane Chiefs	CRAMPTON, Brayden	RD	Bowling Green State University Falcons
Swift Current Broncos	DEZAINDE, Carlin	C	University of Connecticut Huskies
Swift Current Broncos	BIRNIE, Brady	C	Bemidji State University Beavers
Tri-City Americans	MACADAMS, Carter	LW	Northern Michigan University Wildcats
Tri-City Americans	SLOAN, Jake	C	Bowling Green State University Falcons
Vancouver Giants	LEVIS, Connor	C	Bowling Green State University Falcons
Victoria Royals	SCOTT, Tanner	C	Bowling Green State University Falcons
Wenatchee Wild	HAUSER, Daniel	G	University of Wisconsin Badgers

 

[MiamiHockeyII]

This is a look at players who have committed to an NCAA school since the new ruling in early November. As the CHL season goes on, I would expect to see more added. A lot of these players would have gone to the CIS.
Few of these schools are "hockey hotbeds"

How many of these players were Jr A until the NCAA change?

 

[AUS Fan]

How many of these players were Jr A until the NCAA change?

I don't know for a fact, but their dates are all after Nov 7 2024 when the rule changed. I don't think the list includes any Jr A guys who jumped to CHL. But, for you I will look and report back.

List has been fixed. Thanks.

 

[AUS Fan]

Keaton Dowhaniuk, 4 years with Prince George Cougars, 11 games in the BCHL and 9 with Moose Jaw commits to Alaska-Fairbanks.

 

[dm8895]

Keaton Dowhaniuk, 4 years with Prince George Cougars, 11 games in the BCHL and 9 with Moose Jaw commits to Alaska-Fairbanks.

This one really stood out to me as the guy with the most unremarkable resume .

 

[AUS Fan]

This one really stood out to me as the guy with the most unremarkable resume .

Reminds me of Me.

The Nanooks are not an NCAA powerhouse.
17-14-3 last season.
They have 11 Canucks on their roster.
They have 14 commits for next year,

 

[MiamiHockeyII]

Reminds me of Me.

The Nanooks are not an NCAA powerhouse.
17-14-3 last season.
They have 11 Canucks on their roster.
They have 14 commits for next year,

UAF always has a ton of roster turnover and commits who bail on them. It's the price they pay for being a mediocre school in Fairbanks.

 

[UNB Bruins Fan]

Oliver Tulk (Calgary Hitmen) to Wisconsin

 

[AUS Fan]

Oliver Tulk (Calgary Hitmen) to Wisconsin

2nd guy going to a "big" school.

 

[UNB Bruins Fan]

2nd guy going to a "big" school.

Not sure he would’ve been a U Sports guy though…on pace for over 100 points this year as a 2005.

 

[JMCx4]

2nd guy going to a "big" school.

Storied men's DI hockey program, yes, but just in Season 2 of a major Wisconsin rebuild under HC Mike Hastings after the 7-year Tony Granato experiment failed. So the Badgers are blessed to have a new wider talent pool to recruit from while still carrying the aura of "big"-ness.

 

[AUS Fan]

Not sure he would’ve been a U Sports guy though…on pace for over 100 points this year as a 2005.

Good point.

 

[AUS Fan]

Storied men's DI hockey program, yes, but just in Season 2 of a major Wisconsin rebuild under HC Mike Hastings after the 7-year Tony Granato experiment failed. So the Badgers are blessed to have a new wider talent pool to recruit from while still carrying the aura of "big"-ness.

I just noticed they're not in top 20.

 

[JMCx4]

I just noticed they're not in top 20.

The women's side is picking up the slack in Madtown.

 

[MiamiHockeyII]

Oliver Tulk (Calgary Hitmen) to Wisconsin

I wonder how many CHLers will commit to an NCAA program as a Plan B to an NHL ELC. Might give them some leverage.

 

[AUS Fan]

I wonder how many CHLers will commit to an NCAA program as a Plan B to an NHL ELC. Might give them some leverage.

Good thought, but most of the commits have been "average" players who aren't going to the NHL.

If Martone goes to NCAA for a year or 2, I can see that approach.

 

[UNB Bruins Fan]

Jonathan Fauchon (Rimouski) to Providence College

 

[AUS Fan]

Jonathan Fauchon (Rimouski) to Providence College

Leading scorer in the Q, just got traded to Rimouski from Blainville..

 

[JMCx4]

Leading scorer in the Q, just got traded to Rimouski from Blainville..

Taking the Great Circle Route to Rhode Island?

 

[NSHabs]

Good thought, but most of the commits have been "average" players who aren't going to the NHL.

If Martone goes to NCAA for a year or 2, I can see that approach.

I would find moving to NCAA very appealing for that draft +1 year if i were drafted in the first few rounds.
A new experience, time to work on bulking up and skill development.etc.
Might make for a better player long term?

 

[AUS Fan]

I would find moving to NCAA very appealing for that draft +1 year if i were drafted in the first few rounds.
A new experience, time to work on bulking up and skill development.etc.
Might make for a better player long term?

I think it would depend on what his NHL team wants him to do.

 

[NSHabs]

I think it would depend on what his NHL team wants him to do.

Agreed.

 

[AUC Regular]

I would find moving to NCAA very appealing for that draft +1 year if i were drafted in the first few rounds.
A new experience, time to work on bulking up and skill development.etc.
Might make for a better player long term?

I heard the U of Michigan coach say basically the same thing as you Chiko99 in a recent podcast. I believe he said they have put 15-17 players into NHL games in the last 3 years. Another interesting comment was " why would a 19 or 20 year old CHL player want to stay and beat up on a 16 year old".

 

[AUS Fan]

I heard the U of Michigan coach say basically the same thing as you Chiko99 in a recent podcast. I believe he said they have put 15-17 players into NHL games in the last 3 years. Another interesting comment was " why would a 19 or 20 year old CHL player want to stay and beat up on a 16 year old".

Latest list -

Current Team	Player Name	Pos.	College
Calgary Hitmen	TULK, Oliver	C	University of Wisconsin Badgers
Drummondville Voltigeurs	WOODWORTH, Luke	C	University of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks
Drummondville Voltigeurs	OLIVER, Sam	C	University of New Hampshire Wildcats
Everett Silvertips	COURTNEY, Beau	C	University of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks
Flint Firebirds	KONYEN, Evan	RW	Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers
Kingston Frontenacs	GUINDON, Cedrick	C	University of Vermont Catamounts
Kitchener Rangers	PARSONS, Jackson	G	Clarkson University Golden Knights
Moncton Wildcats	STEINMAN, Jacob	G	Bowling Green State University Falcons
Moose Jaw Warriors	DOWHANIUK, Keaton	RD	University of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks
North Bay Battalion	VAN STEENSEL, Owen	LW	Clarkson University Golden Knights
North Bay Battalion	LEBLANC, Andrew	C	Princeton University Tigers
North Bay Battalion	LEBLANC, Jacob	RD	Princeton University Tigers
Prince Albert Raiders	HILDEBRAND, Max	G	Bemidji State University Beavers
Red Deer Rebels	LARSON, Jhett	C	University of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks
Regina Pats	WHITEHEAD, Braxton	RW	Arizona State University Sun Devils
Rimouski Oceanic	FAUCHON, Jonathan	C	Providence College Friars
Rouyn-Noranda Huskies	CARR, Alex	RD	University of New Hampshire Wildcats
Saginaw Spirit	MANGONE, Calem	RW	Lake Superior State Univ. Lakers
Saskatoon Blades	SAUNDERSON, Benjamin	LD	Quinnipiac University Bobcats
Spokane Chiefs	CRAMPTON, Brayden	RD	Bowling Green State University Falcons
Swift Current Broncos	DEZAINDE, Carlin	C	University of Connecticut Huskies
Swift Current Broncos	BIRNIE, Brady	C	Bemidji State University Beavers
Tri-City Americans	MACADAMS, Carter	LW	Northern Michigan University Wildcats
Tri-City Americans	SLOAN, Jake	C	Bowling Green State University Falcons
Vancouver Giants	LEVIS, Connor	C	Bowling Green State University Falcons
Victoria Royals	SCOTT, Tanner	C	Bowling Green State University Falcons
Wenatchee Wild	HAUSER, Daniel	G	University of Wisconsin Badgers
Windsor Spitfires	MORNEAU, Noah	C	Bowling Green State University Falcons

 

[UNB Bruins Fan]

A couple more:

D - Caeden Carlisle (Soo, OHL) to Notre Dame

D - Grayden Siepmann (Saskatoon, WHL) to Minnesota-Duluth