Dwayne Hinger has been one of the Regina Pats’ education advisors for 11 years. During that time, there have been a lot of shifts, including creating a new study environment for his team’s players during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The NCAA has voted to make Canadian Hockey League players eligible to play college hockey, according to a statement.

The NCAA Division I Council has cleared the way for players with Canadian Hockey League experience to compete at U.S. colleges starting next season.