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UNB Bruins Fan said:
He’s in his second year of pro and has played a handful of games this season. He would have to sit out for a year since his last pro game (whenever that was), correct?
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If I read the rule correctly , you no longer have to sit out and you don’t start losing eligibility for pro until after you turn 22.

I wouldn’t be surprised we see some 23 year old guys as well since very few guys use the full 5 years now anyways.
 
dm8895 said:
If I read the rule correctly , you no longer have to sit out and you don’t start losing eligibility for pro until after you turn 22.

I wouldn’t be surprised we see some 23 year old guys as well since very few guys use the full 5 years now anyways.
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The new rule states “any professional participation before August 15 of the year a player turns 22 will not count toward their U SPORTS eligibility.”

For Giannuzzi, he turned 22 in 2024. So the 32 games he played his first year out of junior in 2023/24 wouldn’t count against him. But he has played six games this season, which would count if I am reading the rule correctly. So he wouldn’t be eligible for one year after his last pro game this season.
 
UNB Bruins Fan said:
The new rule states “any professional participation before August 15 of the year a player turns 22 will not count toward their U SPORTS eligibility.”

For Giannuzzi, he turned 22 in 2024. So the 32 games he played his first year out of junior in 2023/24 wouldn’t count against him. But he has played six games this season, which would count if I am reading the rule correctly. So he wouldn’t be eligible for one year after his last pro game this season.
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Maybe I’m reading it wrong . My understanding was the clock started counting at 22 but you didn’t have to sit even if you were coming with only one year of eligibility remaining. Could be wrong but that’s what I was under the impression of .
 
dm8895 said:
Maybe I’m reading it wrong . My understanding was the clock started counting at 22 but you didn’t have to sit even if you were coming with only one year of eligibility remaining. Could be wrong but that’s what I was under the impression of .
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Yes, you are correct. The waiting period no longer exists so Giannuzzi could play right away, but he would lose a year due to playing some pro games this year (his second season out of junior)…so he would only have four years of eligibility left. But like you said, that’s probably not a huge deal.
 
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Something to keep an eye on…

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Not to go completely off topic but …

Apparently 3 teams coming to NB … St.Stephen , Woodstock , Quispamsis …

Twelve 20 year olds per roster , I believe unlimited imports .
 
Going into the Nationals I already knew that this was going to be the end of the UNB dynasty. That’s why the loss is so devastating. We know the team is going to be worse next year. It is just a matter of what degree.
 
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Going into the Nationals I already knew that this was going to be the end of the UNB dynasty. That’s why the loss is so devastating. We know the team is going to be worse next year. It is just a matter of what degree.
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I do think the teams that are traditionally top 10 programs will continue to get the best players … I think the biggest factor is how many ex pro’s are actually available …

One thing I will say is I find the gap between a low end CHL guy and a really good tier-2 player is much smaller than some might believe , so the gap from the top recruit to the average guy will likely shrink…

Example…During the Covid year the Red Wings brought in Patrick Brown and Evan Benwell at Xmas , one guy a major junior guy, one guy only player tier 2 , both future OUA players and I couldn’t have told you which one had played in the CHL and which guy hadn’t …
 
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If it’s that many , I walk back my previous statement that UNB will likely still not be recruiting from tier-2 … especially if they are bringing in close to half a team…..

In that case Justin David and Lucas Canning are the top of my MHL wish list . Canning might be the most CIS ready uncommitted guy but David might have the most raw potential. I really like him.

Also really hoping Andrew Gweon decides to play hockey next year lol.

I figured when Ryan Hopkins didn’t get dealt at the deadline he was a lock for UNB but that clearly isn’t the case .
 
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