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Utica University 2025-26 - The Road (back) To Utica

Tom Coughlin said:
St. Norbert was a perennial power in the 2000s and 2010s, but they haven't been a legit national title contender since they last won it all in 2018. You could maybe make an argument for the 2019 season when they got screwed by the bracket, but they would've needed to get past Point regardless. They've been very good but not great since then.
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I would disagree with that. Last year had they not had a terrible last 25 minutes they very well had enough firepower to win it. Alas, we'll never know.
 
Bartman said:
Thanks for remembering the twelve consecutive D3 Lax Titles plus one more and two D2 Titles. Before the internet we had huge crowds for every game at the Boz.We moved up to D1 and last made the tourney in 2016. Going D1 is really challenging for a small college ( even with a rich legacy )especially now when NIL has even touched lacrosse. I love D3 sports and happy thar Hobart hockey can compete at the highest level in D3, but this is because of Mark Taylor’s leadership….. I hope he can coach until his 80s😀
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Coach T has definitely figured something out! He seems like a good guy and obviously has created a P-power perhaps. They are a confident bunch!
 
Sorry to derail the thread. Is Utica to D1 dead, or is this still something that they are pursuing? Or is the admin in more of a wait and see mode, given the shifting landscape of the NCAA?
 
bakdraft21 said:
Any new transfers coming in at the break?? The U is usually good for one or two....
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According to TJHN, D3 schools can begin admitting former CHL players next season!?

If D3 struggles to get NAHL kids, and the CHL is on par with the USHL, why would a player good enough to play in the CHL ever consider playing D3?

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Some coaches have cautioned that competitive balance will need to be monitored, particularly if a small number of programs disproportionately attract experienced CHL players.
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I've been around long enough to recall the "no class" moniker being hung on teams scoring in double digits. Should this player infiltration ever materialize ... the future of D3 hockey should be a hoot!

Doesn't bode well for Tier 2/3 junior players.
 
elbojpb said:
According to TJHN, D3 schools can begin admitting former CHL players next season!?

If D3 struggles to get NAHL kids, and the CHL is on par with the USHL, why would a player good enough to play in the CHL ever consider playing D3?

Excerpt from the article:

I've been around long enough to recall the "no class" moniker being hung on teams scoring in double digits. Should this player infiltration ever materialize ... the future of D3 hockey should be a hoot!

Doesn't bode well for Tier 2/3 junior players.
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I believe Oswego had a net minder who played CHL but had to sit out b4 playing at Oz...I would think you will see more NAHL and USHL players in D3,the CHL has placed many players in D1 from what I have seen, so spots are at a premium in D1....ACHA will get much better as well, heck I wouldn't have minded playing inn Las Vegas...
 
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