Joe Molenaar, former alternate captain for the SCSU Huskies, will be transferring to the University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs for the 2024-25 season to pursue his Master's in Business Administration and utilize his 5th year of eligibility to skate for the team. His decision reflects a trend of increased player movement in collegiate hockey due to NCAA transfer rules and the final year of 5th-year eligibility resulting from the pandemic.

• Approximately 145 players have transferred to other programs for the 2024-25 season.

• Joe Molenaar will complete his Biomedical Science degree before pursuing his Master's in Business Administration at the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
• The transfer reflects a larger trend of increased player movement in collegiate hockey, with many players seeking new opportunities.
• His transfer will impact the dynamic of both the SCSU Huskies and the University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs for the upcoming season.

As the 2024-25 season approaches, the impact of increased player movement on the competitiveness and dynamics of collegiate hockey will continue to unfold. The trend may lead to further shifts in team rosters and competitive balance.

Joe Molenaar's transfer to the University of Minnesota-Duluth reflects the evolving landscape of collegiate hockey, characterized by increased player movement and the pursuit of new opportunities. His decision underscores the impact of the pandemic on collegiate sports and the unique challenges and opportunities it presents for student-athletes.