Matt Wellens

The NCAA wants to get rid of redshirts and waivers to give everyone five seasons of eligibility. However, that five-year clock to play in college will begin right after high school graduation.

A look at the proposal and the many questions left unanswered:

NCAA's eligibility proposal could blow up college hockey The NCAA wants to get rid of redshirts and waivers to give everyone five seasons of eligibility. However, that five-year clock to play in college will begin right after high school graduation.

The Bulldogs are bringing in former Colgate and Boston University defenseman Ella Belfry as a senior in 2026-27 after coach Laura Schuler initially said the program was 'happy with where we are at.'

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Schuler shifts, UMD adds defenseman from transfer portal Bulldogs are bringing in former Colgate and Boston University defenseman Ella Belfry as a senior in 2026-27 after coach Laura Schuler initially said the program was 'happy with where we are at.'

UMD's 2026-27 men's hockey schedule has some unique twists, including Brett Larson visiting as a Gopher, just one series against St. Cloud State, a new league rival in St. Thomas and trip to Ireland.

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3 takeaways from the Bulldogs' 2026-27 men's hockey schedule UMD's 2026-27 men's hockey schedule has some unique twists, including Brett Larson visiting as a Gopher, just one series against St. Cloud State, a new league rival in St. Thomas and trip to Ireland.

2026-27 UMD men's hockey schedule, with the times currently available.

Subject to change.