By Nate LaPoint, Equipment Manager, University of Wisconsin

Things in the NCAA are moving into the post season with the Men’s side finishing their conference tournament and the Women starting the NCAA tournament. We would like to extend a congrats to Western Michigan, Minnesota St., Michigan St., Minnesota, Boston College, Quinnipiac, and Holy Cross who were all regular season champions on the men’s side of the NCAA.  Host locations this year for the Men’s Tournament are Manchester, NH, Allentown, PA, Toledo, OH, and Fargo, ND with the Frozen 4 this year at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, MO. Big thanks to all these arenas and organizations hosting our NCAA teams.

The NCAA is in a bit of flux right now with the House Settlement changing everything. Players can now be compensated without hurting there NCAA eligibility. This has allowed the CHL players to now be eligible in the NCAA.  A lot still needs to be figured out with more information to come this summer.  Congrats to all members that have reached milestones this year and best of luck and to everyone finishing up the season. Hope to see lots of people and vendors at the convention in June.