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    Future D3 (and D2) hockey programs

    Feel like SNHU has a better shot than AIC, it's just dependent on support from the admin. Manchester has the potential, and SNHU has a larger market share and alumni base than AIC. Even with teams visiting from elsewhere in New England, they could probably pull in a more sizable away crowd than...
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    Future D3 (and D2) hockey programs

    Yeah, know the Den barely makes par against the worst D3 rinks. And I thought I read somewhere that SNHU gets the right to host events at the Arena as part of their naming agreement. Could be wrong, but if that's the case, there hasn't been a true tenant since the Monarchs left and they could...
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    Future D3 (and D2) hockey programs

    Besides hockey though, the NE-10 would still have 6 full time members to keep going even without St. A's and St. Michael's. For hockey, feel like SNHU has the best bet at making the move to D1 for hockey between the arena and the school's growth. Franklin Pierce has the D1 women's team as a...
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    Who's next for a move up to D1?

    Brown is an Ivy, enough said. Bentley and Holy Cross are both competitive for programs playing in modern arenas. That and Bentley has a $300+ mil endowment and Holy Cross is $1+ bil. The state of the economy and demographic/financial challenges in higher ed should definitely raise conversations...
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    Future D3 (and D2) hockey programs

    Hadn't even considered the domino effect on the entire NE-10. If St. Michael's goes under, I think the only path forward is if a NE-10 school like Bentley drops their hockey program down (like AIC)... but that's never happening. Maybe Franklin Pierce will make something work for the men's team...
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    Who's next for a move up to D1?

    Know Oklahoma State has come up here before, but was surprised to see the amount of transfers going to play for them. No groundbreaking recruits, but pulling in a number of low end D1, USports, and fmr CHL guys is a big push especially for M2. Donor support seems murky for jumping to NCAA but...
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    2026-2027 Little East Conference

    LEC press release says St. A's is NCAA eligible in 2029-2030. Pretty long transition period, especially with recruiting and other changes factored in. https://littleeast.com/news/2026/8/17/general-lec-welcomes-saint-anselm-as-affiliate-member-in-golf-and-ice-hockey.aspx
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    2026-2027 Little East Conference

    School is starting back up and LEC hockey is getting closer. Babson, Norwich, and Plymouth all have tough and pretty even schedules. Need to take a deeper look at how recruiting has panned out now that teams are starting to post commits. Addition of St. A’s for the 2027-28 season could shake...
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    2026-2027 Schedules

    Plymouth State is out https://athletics.plymouth.edu/sports/mens-ice-hockey/schedule/2026-27
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    Future D3 (and D2) hockey programs

    St. Michael’s accreditation now at risk due to declining enrollment and worsening financial challenges. Issues at the college have been publicized for a bit now as the school has openly been working to right their financial situation. NECHE stepping in and the school liquidating restricted funds...
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    D3 schools CHL rule change

    Guess my point overall is that it's going to be a factor going forward. Nothing life changing, but if it comes down to two very similar colleges (say cost, rank of program, job opportunities, etc things a freshman would weigh), a college with more local opportunity for sponsors/partnerships...
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    D3 schools CHL rule change

    Wonder how much more the NIL component is going to affect recruiting too. Obviously nobody is pulling in a boatload of cash, but even a number of D3 players are savvy enough to build out their personal brand and make a bit on the side to help pay their way through school. Any prestigious...
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    2026-2027 Schedules

    Interesting to see Salve is now hosting an invitational. Not "star studded" by any means with Hiram being the only announced team so far, but a big change of direction after the chaos last season.
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    UNH Hockey Off Season Thread 2026

    Coming back from lurking from D3 world to hear from the fine folks from Durham. I know there's been talk here about UNH/USNH's financial situation over the last few years, especially with state cuts, enrollment drops, and plenty of issues with UNH's admin. Beyond UNH, Plymouth and Keene State...
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    2026-2027 Schedules

    St Josephs inaugural schedule is out: https://www.usjbluejays.com/sports/mice/2026-27/schedule
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