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🚨 Rule shake-up alert! 🚨
The Western Collegiate Hockey League is testing something bold… players can now legally play the puck — and even score — with a high stick. 🏒👀

Game-changer or chaos waiting to happen? 🤔
The new rule applies only to conference games. The eight members of the WCHA are Bemidji State, Minnesota, Minnesota Duluth, Minnesota State, Ohio State, St. Cloud State, St. Thomas, and Wisconsin.

The reasoning is promote more goals and goals involving high sticking is considered to be a high skilled hand eye coordination play.

“I am not worried that kids will be swinging around their stick like they are fencing or something,” said Ohio State head coach Nadine Muzerall . “It’s going to be highly skilled players. I am not too concerned about it. I think we will be able to be safe in that environment, and we will just see how it goes.” ( )

🎉 Wish Cup 2025: What You Missed – By the Numbers 🏒💙

From 21 states, 143 teams, and 1,493 players…
To 342 games, 16 divisions, and one panda moonwalk 👀🐼🕺

We laughed. We cried. We drank 999+ cups of coffee.
We lost 120 pucks (RIP), broke 19 sticks, and somehow—only one empty net goal by Mr. Hefty. 😅

Thanks to YOU, we raised $21,702.85 for Make-A-Wish in 2024 💙✨
But we’re not done yet…

🎽 Merch sales are still open
🏒 Our Wish Cup Ice tournament runs July 18–20
📲 Spots are still available—register today and be part of something special!

Because at the end of the day… this is what it’s all about. 💫

💬 Swipe through for the wild stats, warm hearts, and all the Wish Cup magic.

Surround yourself with people who lift you higher.
People with more experience.
People who see the game—and the world—the way you do.

That’s what makes this photo special. Tyler, thank you for coming to the Wish Cup and being such a gracious, inspiring presence for our officials. You reminded our young refs what it means to lead with humility, consistency, and pride.

The Wish Cup isn’t just about raising funds—it’s about raising people.
Helping others grow.
Learning from one another.
Leaving the event better than when we arrived.

We believe officiating is more than calling penalties—it’s about creating value, building trust, and being part of a community that supports each other.

Here, we strive for a fair, safe, and friendly hockey environment. And we do it together—refs, coaches, and players alike.

Thanks for sharing your passion and helping us build something meaningful. 💙