NEWS & INSIGHTS

The NCAA's proposed 5-for-5 rule would compress the junior-to-college runway. Who it hurts (BCHL, USHL, CHL crossovers, late bloomers) and what families should do this year.

An honest, agency-side look at the U15 decision: stay AAA at home and chase the CHL Draft, or leave for U.S. prep and the NCAA pipeline. Costs, tradeoffs, and the questions to ask before deciding.

ISM client Rowan Henderson of the Sudbury Wolves lands on NHL Central Scouting's Final Rankings for the 2026 NHL Draft after a strong two-way OHL season.

ISM client Jackson Schneider signs with the Penticton Vees for the 2026-27 WHL season after recording 15 points in 52 games with the Waterloo Black Hawks in the USHL.

How the portal works in women's college hockey: windows, eligibility, the coaching-change window, roster impact, NIL, and the PWHL runway.

A plain-English guide to the portal: windows, eligibility, the one-time transfer rule, NIL, and what families should weigh before entering.

The PWHL is growing faster than projected. ISM breaks down what this means for the next generation.

ISM client Diego Johnson locks in his NCAA D1 future with a commitment to UConn in Hockey East.

ISM client Cullen McCrate selected for the prestigious Chipotle All-American Game showcasing top USHL draft prospects.

Cullen McCrate listed on NHL Central Scouting's Preliminary Watch List for the 2025 NHL Draft.

ISM client Sammy Smith earns a call-up to the Madison Capitols in the USHL.

ISM client Kevin Perreault called up to the Fargo Force in the USHL.

ISM client Trenten Bennett commits to play NCAA Division I hockey at St. Lawrence University.

ISM client Reid Thomas signs with the Soo Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League.

ISM client debuts with the US National Team Development Program.

ISM client Calem Mangone earns a spot on the NHL Draft Central Scouting Mid-Term Rankings.

Import Sports Management expands with a dedicated women's hockey division led by PWHLPA-certified agent Courtney Tougas.