It has to do with the players 20 year. Basically, they have to play until their eligibility in the CHL is over to get the scholarship that the CHL offers.
Looking over the statements from the leagues Brad is leaving off the full quote and how it's about the scholarships each CHL league offers. And not about if they will let the players leave when the schools want them.
To add to this.
Very similar to what is going on at UND. 8 years of not making the Frozen Four and Denver made the change.
It worked out greatly for Denver when everyone thought it was going to set Denver back a few years. Instead they hung 3 National Titles.
NCHC refs:
St. Cloud player buried from behind in front of you (4 minutes about). Let the play go until a stop at 1 minute left review and call the 5.
Got to be better.