For the first time, players who started their career in juniors can now switch gears and play college hockey thanks to the agreement between the CHL and NCAA.
The new agreement may immediately impact the Philadelphia Flyers, with sixth overall pick Porter Martone potentially opting for the college route after dominating the OHL with the Brampton Steelheads. Martone had 37 goals and 61 assists for 98 points in 57 games as Brampton’s captain, adding 9 points (4 goals, 5 assists) in six playoff games.
The Flyers had Martone in Voorhees over the past week at Development Camp, and the two sides are planning on having a conversation about where the top prospect plays next season.