Re: RPI Hockey 2017 - 2018: A Wealth of Notions
What I have been told so far by a couple of the players the changes that are happening are at the discretion of the HC. I've also heard that there are no fewer than 11 recruits coming in next year. As for Ralph's comments on player ages, I couldn't agree more. College hockey is quite ridiculous with the age of its freshman. The only good thing that has come of it is that these players are more serious about their studies and graduation rates among hockey players are the highest of any of the major sports programs. With that being said, the impact of being an overage player and then a change in HC puts a huge impact in these young men's lives.
What I wonder, and I have no knowledge of, what is the impact of a player that is let go from the team? What happens to their scholarships? I've been told they are only valid for 1 year and others have told me that the institution can't eliminate their scholarship so which is it? Ive heard that Bradley Bell remained at RPI and his scholarship was kept intact. if these players are removed from the team why then can't they immediately transfer to another D1 program. The boys who left last year went to D3 schools so they could play right away but would have had to sit a year otherwise. With the exception of Melanson who was a graduate transfer. Why does the NCAA not permit players to move if a coach pushes them out?
Any one have any answers to these questions?
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What I wonder, and I have no knowledge of, what is the impact of a player that is let go from the team? What happens to their scholarships? I've been told they are only valid for 1 year and others have told me that the institution can't eliminate their scholarship so which is it? Ive heard that Bradley Bell remained at RPI and his scholarship was kept intact. if these players are removed from the team why then can't they immediately transfer to another D1 program. The boys who left last year went to D3 schools so they could play right away but would have had to sit a year otherwise. With the exception of Melanson who was a graduate transfer. Why does the NCAA not permit players to move if a coach pushes them out?
Any one have any answers to these questions?
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