Erin Mykleby drives Bemidji State hockey compliance changes amid scrutiny
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 3:17 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
College SportsOn August 26, 2025, Bemidji State released its men's hockey roster, featuring players Connor McClennon and Hudson Thornton, who signed professional contracts prior to NCAA eligibility. This unprecedented move, guided by associate director Erin Mykleby, sparked skepticism and criticism online regarding NCAA rules. Mykleby, who oversees compliance as a solo officer, received numerous inquiries from across college hockey about the strategy employed. Her previous experience at various NCAA divisions contributed to her quick adaptation at BSU, where she has been in the role since late 2023. The response within the hockey community highlights the complexities of college athletics regulations.
- •BSU released its men's hockey roster on August 26, 2025.
- •Players McClennon and Thornton faced scrutiny after signing pro contracts.
- •Erin Mykleby successfully navigated NCAA compliance as the sole officer.
- •The decision led to widespread discussion on eligibility rules.
- •Mykleby brings multi-division experience to her current role.
- 3:17 PMYahoo Sports — How Erin Mykleby guided Bemidji State's renegade compliance effort that changed college hockey
"Jul. 1—BEMIDJI — For most of the staff around the Bemidji State Athletics offices, Aug. 26, 2025, felt like a typical day of work. BSU put the finishing touches on the Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Golf Tournament four days earlier. The on-field commencement of the 2025 football season was 48 hours away. The understaffed, resource-stricken group of administrators and coaches was in their usual ...
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