“While we will take time to fully review this rule change, we believe this is a positive development that will provide our players with more opportunities to continue their hockey and academic careers following their time in the CHL,” the statement reads. “It will also give young players and their families more options in choosing their development path, which includes opening up the CHL — the best development hockey league in the world for players aged 16-20 — to more players worldwide.” Additionally, NCAA players can now attend NHL training camps even after enrollment, provided they adhere to the same “actual and necessary expenses” regulations and do not play in any external scrimmages or exhibition games.