I know a few 19 year olds in the whl who thought it was either off to Canadian university or try for Europe pro leagues. They are now looking at full rides at prominent NCAA hockey schools for next fall.
I think the CHL will now have all of the best 16-18 year olds who will then go to college in the us if they have any sort of scholastic aptitude.
The worst off after this are Canadian university hockey programs. The talent level is going to drop a fair bit. Maybe not the end of the world. It'll end up like Canadian usports football.
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