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Opportunity or Obstacle? U Sports Hockey Faces a New Recruiting Era
By Alex Penz When the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) opened the door for Canadian Hockey League (CHL) athletes to compete south of the border, it didn’t just rewrite the definition of amateur status — it sent shockwaves through U Sports hockey. In 2024, the NCAA ruled that players from the CHL’s three leagues (QMJHL, WHL and OHL) will be permitted to play NCAA hockey beginning August 1, 2025. According to Sportsnet, 158 players are expected to join American

Powerplay Sports
Nov 18, 2025


Half the Distance, Half the Possibility: Reflections on UWindsor’s Pool Choice
By Alex Penz It’s often said that bigger is better — and in this case, that might be true. In July 2022, the University of Windsor opened its brand new Toldo Lancer Centre (TLC), a $73-million project. The facility drew major attention, even earning the National Intramural and Recreation Sport Association’s 2023 Outstanding Facility Award. Part of the development was the new pool: eight lanes, 25 metres long. Looking back on the process of building the TLC, it surprises me th

Powerplay Sports
Nov 16, 2025
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