When the NCAA changed its eligibility ruling to allow major junior hockey players, Henry Mews took notice.

The Flames prospect – in the midst of his third Ontario Hockey League campaign – quickly found a new hockey home, securing a spot at the University of Michigan this coming fall.

But Mews, a third-round pick by Calgary in the 2024 NHL Draft, isn’t swapping his Wolves jersey for a Wolverines sweater all by himself.

The decision to take advantage of the newly-opened development pathway came with the blessing of the big club.

“I went into this year having the mindset of wanting to sign a contract at the end of the year with Calgary,” Mews explained during a chat at Flames Development Camp at WinSport Tuesday afternoon. “That rule change happened in November; me and the development team got together, a lot of calls and meetings and stuff.

“We thought Michigan was the best opportunity for me to develop, and in a few years for me to turn pro. I was all for it. I’m really excited to be part of it. The coaching staff’s been great, I went down a few weeks ago.

“It’s all great, and we’re going to have a good team as well, so I’m really excited.”

It’s a new challenge for Mews, and one that he’s eager to tackle head-on. The Ottawa product put up more than 140 points over the past two seasons patrolling the blue line for his hometown 67s and Sudbury Wolves, but the chance to test his mettle against bigger, stronger peers was too attractive to pass up.

“I played three years in the OHL. Obviously, it’s a great league, but I (was going to be) the older guy, playing against guys three years younger than me,” the 19-year-old said. “The biggest thing for me is to get bigger in the gym, play against older guys to prepare me for pro.

“I think I’m ready for that next step, from junior to college. I’m really excited that the rule change happened, and really excited going forward.”

And he’s not alone. The Flames will have a bevy of prospects playing college hockey next season, a list that includes 2025 first-rounders Cole Reschny and Cullen Potter.

Prospects Aydar Suniev and Arsenii Sergeev both played in the Frozen Four national championship last spring before turning pro, too.

Mews heads to Ann Arbor on the heels of a career-best 82-point campaign, a 2024-25 season he says was jump-started by his first NHL exhibition appearance last September at Rogers Place in Edmonton.

“Going to main camp, getting that one exhibition game against McDavid and Draisaitl was a huge experience gained,” he reminisced. “Going back to junior the next day after that, it gave me a lot of confidence going back. I think that was a big factor and it allowed me to have a good year.

“I think I focused more on the defensive side this year, I was better defensively than in my draft year. That was the big knock on me in my draft year, and that’s what I need to improve on as well.

“That was the biggest improvement for me this year, it led to more production for me. I think going forward next year, into the NCAA, I’ve just got to do the same thing.”

And in Michigan, Mews feels like he’s going to the right school, too.

The Wolverines led all NCAA schools last season with 31 alumni on NHL rosters.

The list of defencemen to have suited up for the Maize and Blue is pretty impressive too; Quinn Hughes, Owen Power, Zach Werenski, just to name a few.

That commitment to excellence caught Mews’ eye.

And he’s got his sights on adding his name to the list.

“You see the alumni they’ve produced for defencemen,” he said.

“I’m hoping to be the next one of those guys.”

Dr. Young-Shin Lim, 90, was a beloved physician and family man.

Dr. Young-Shin Lim, a devoted physician, loving husband, and cherished father, passed away peacefully at the age of 90. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Dr. Lim led a remarkable life marked by service, scholarship, and a deep love for family, friends, and the arts.

A graduate of Kyungbock High School, Dr. Lim earned his medical degree from Seoul National University College of Medicine in 1958. He began his career by serving eight years as a physician in the Korean Navy, demonstrating an early commitment to both medicine and his country. In pursuit of further training, he completed a residency in pathology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, after a year at the U.S. Navy Hospital in San Diego. He continued his medical work at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana, where he practiced until his retirement.

Dr. Lim’s life extended far beyond his professional achievements. He was a man of wide-ranging interests and deep passions. A skilled athlete, he enjoyed playing ice hockey well into his 80’s. He was also an accomplished ballroom dancer and classical guitarist. Music played a central role in his life; he was a devoted opera enthusiast and a talented singer. Dr. Lim was fluent in German, Japanese, English and Korean and maintained a lifelong love of learning and cultural exploration. He was a proud and active member of Oak Meadow Country Club, where he found joy in community, friendship and playing golf.

Dr. Lim is survived by his beloved wife, Sarah Young-hi Lim; his daughter, Jackie Lim; and his son, Pierre Lim, along with Pierre’s wife, Sonah Lim, and their children: Jacob, Shine, and Elijah. He will be remembered for his warmth, integrity, and enduring generosity of spirit.

Dr. Lim leaves behind a legacy of compassion, curiosity, and a life richly lived. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the Korean Church of Evansville, 1066 Winsor Place, Chandler, IN 47610.

Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com.

EASTON, Mass. (July 3, 2025) – Freshman forward Zach Aben of the Stonehill men’s ice hockey program has been named to the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) Krampade All-American Scholars List, as announced by the organization last week.
 
To qualify for the honor, student-athletes must have achieved a 3.75 GPA or higher in each semester of the academic year and appeared in at least 40% of their team’s games. Exceptions were made for injured players and backup goaltenders. Schools must also be AHCA members to be eligible.
 
Aben, a sports management major and two-time Dean’s List honoree, earned his first AHCA Scholar recognition after posting a stellar 3.94 cumulative GPA during his freshman year. On the ice, he appeared in 30 games and recorded 11 points on four goals and seven assists—leading all Stonehill freshmen in scoring. He was also one of just two Skyhawks to net a shorthanded goal, joining recent graduate Henri Schreifels, who scored short-handed against Union.
 
Stonehill wrapped up the 2024-25 campaign with a program-record 12 victories, a 10-win improvement from the previous season. The Skyhawks went 7-7 at home and notched 10 wins against Division I opponents—up from just one a year prior. On the road, Stonehill secured five Division I victories, including wins over Merrimack, Lake Superior State, UMass Lowell, and LIU, setting a new program benchmark for road success.
 
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Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin announced on Tuesday, July 1 that the club has agreed to terms with defenseman Jimmy Schuldt on a two-year, two-way contract.

Schuldt, 30, appeared in eight games for the San Jose Sharks in 2024-25, recording four shots on goal and averaging 13:47 of time on ice. He also skated in 64 games for the AHL’s San Jose Barracuda, 15 assists, 21 points, 34 penalty minutes and was a plus-22, while serving as the team’s captain.

The 6-foot-1, 203-pound Schuldt has played in nine career NHL games, split between the Vegas Golden Knights and Sharks, registering one assist, five shots on goal, and averaging 14:35 of time on ice.

He has also appeared in 354 career AHL games, split between the Chicago Wolves (2019-20), Henderson Silver Knights (2020-21), Rochester Americans (2021-22), Coachella Valley Firebirds (2022-24) and Barracuda, collecting 129 points (36-93-129), 222 penalty minutes and is a plus-70. The Minnetonka native has also played 65 career Calder Cup Playoff games, adding 19 points (9-10-19), 16 penalty minutes, and a plus-23 rating.

Schuldt was originally signed by the Vegas Golden Knights as an undrafted free agent on April 3, 2019.

Schuldt played for St. Cloud State from 2015-19. He is the program’s career leader in goals by a defenseman (38) and points by a defenseman (118). He is also tied for second in career assists by a defenseman (80) and played in a school-record 156 straight games.

Among all SCSU players, he is tied for 12th in career assists, 23rd in points and tied for 11th in career games.

He is one of the school’s most honored players. In 2019, he was a top three finalist for the Hobey Baker Award after having 10 goals, 35 points and was a plus-24 in 39 games. In 2018, he was a top 10 finalist for the Hobey Baker after having 10 goals, 38 points and was a plus-19 in 40 games.

He was a two-time West First Team All-American, a two-time All-NCHC First Team pick, was named to the NCHC All-Rookie Team in 2016. In 2019, he was named the NCHC’s Best Defensive Defenseman and Player of the Year.

He was also a four-time NCHC Distinguished Scholar-Athlete and is one of two players in SCSU’s NCAA Division I era to be named a captain for three years (Spencer Meier, 2020-23).

In 2014-15, he was named to the All-USHL Third Team with the Omaha Lancers after having 13 goals, 39 points and being a plus-13 in 59 games.

Before playing juniors, Schuldt was a three-year letterwinner at Minnetonka High School before graduating in 2013.

Clemson Facing NIL Pressure in Battle for Five-Star DL Bryce Perry-Wright originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Clemson may be in danger of losing its grip on one of the top defensive prospects in the 2026 recruiting class. Bryce Perry-Wright, a five-star defensive lineman out of Buford, Georgia, is set to make his college commitment on July 5—and what once looked like a strong lead for the Tigers now feels far less secure.

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For months, Clemson appeared to be in prime position to land Perry-Wright. The Tigers were the unanimous Crystal Ball pick on 247Sports, and their geographic advantage was undeniable.

Clemson’s campus sits just over an hour from Perry-Wright’s hometown—far closer than Texas A&M, Miami, or Texas, each requiring double-digit-hour drives. That proximity, along with Clemson’s defensive tradition, made the Tigers a logical favorite.

But the SEC is making a late push. Texas A&M, in particular, has surged into the picture thanks to rising momentum and the backing of one of recruiting’s most respected voices. Rivals analyst Steve Wiltfong, known for his 91% accuracy rate on predictions, now projects Perry-Wright to land with Mike Elko and the Aggies.

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This shift comes just days after On3’s Pete Nakos made waves by saying, “There is more fake cash being thrown around right now than there was four years ago.” And now, word of Texas A&M making a serious move for Bryce Perry-Wright? The timing feels more than coincidental.

It wasn’t long ago that Perry-Wright was projected to choose Clemson. Then came the delay in his commitment date. And now—just days before the announcement—he’s been Crystal Balled to Texas A&M.

Can’t beat that Texas oil money.

Clemson’s staff has invested significant time into this recruitment, eyeing Perry-Wright as a potential difference-maker in the trenches. The 6-foot-2, 250-pound disruptor posted 57 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, nine sacks, and 17 quarterback hurries last season while helping Buford High reach the Georgia 7A state semifinals.

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His high motor, elite get-off, and ability to shoot gaps have drawn comparisons to past Clemson greats.

But with Perry-Wright’s decision set for Saturday—broadcast live on 247Sports YouTube and CBS Sports HQ—there’s increasing uncertainty in Tiger Town. If Texas A&M closes the deal, Clemson could find itself reassessing how it holds off late SEC surges for top-tier defensive linemen, especially in the talent-rich state of Georgia.

This recruitment might not be over until the ink is dry. But for now, the Tigers’ once-comfortable lead appears to be fading fast.

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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 3, 2025, where it first appeared.