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CHL Stars Smith and Lindstrom Transition to NCAA Hockey

7/12/2025

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In Columbus, Ohio, promising defenseman Jackson Smith and center Cayden Lindstrom are making exciting moves from the CHL to NCAA hockey. Smith will don the colors of Penn State, while Lindstrom heads to Michigan State. This transition comes on the heels of a new NCAA rule, opening doors for players to explore diverse development paths.

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Story summary

In Columbus, Ohio, promising defenseman Jackson Smith and center Cayden Lindstrom are making exciting moves from the CHL to NCAA hockey. Smith will don the colors of Penn State, while Lindstrom heads to Michigan State. This transition comes on the heels of a new NCAA rule, opening doors for players to explore diverse development paths.