Prior to turning professional, Wilson played three years of NCAA hockey with Providence College (1976-79).

He played NCAA hockey at Ferris State University prior to turning professional.

Ward chose to play NCAA hockey for Northern Michigan University before turning pro.

York is the winningest active coach in NCAA hockey, and leads the all-time list with 925 wins.

He accelerated his high school education in order to play NCAA hockey a year early and took courses online from Brigham Young University to do so.

Prior to turning pro, Hakala played NCAA hockey at Merrimack College.

Lamoureux plays NCAA hockey for the University of North Dakota.

Prior to turning professional, Ross played four years (1972-77) of NCAA hockey with Michigan State University.

The rivalry is considered one of the best in NCAA hockey, both in terms of intensity and quality.

After the team's move to Dallas, Reid continued as an analyst for NCAA hockey.