collegehockeyinc.com. funded by nhl and usa hockey education and advocacy group represent all 59...
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• Funded by NHL and USA Hockey• Education and advocacy group• Represent all 59 Division I Programs
What is College Hockey Inc.?
• Educate players about available career paths• Promote benefits of playing college hockey• Serve as resource for players and families
Our Mission
A Clear Path To The NHL
More than 30% of NHL is comprised of NCAA Players!
Jonathan ToewsNorth Dakota
Ryan MillerMichigan State
Jack JohnsonMichigan
Benefits of College Hockey• Schedule enhances player development
• Possibility to attend top schools
• Great Resources
• Earn a degree
• College Experience
• Alumni
Schedule Enhance Player Development• 40 - 50 Games
• 3 - 4 practices a week
• There is time for …- Strength training- Skill development- Academics- Social life
Developmental Timetable
• You are in control• Longer time to develop• Guys are “ready” at different times
Brian Gionta Boston College – 4 years
Jimmy HowardMaine – 3 years
Martin St. LouisVermont – 4 years
Attend Great Schools
Yale University
Boston University University of New Hampshire
University of Wisconsin Cornell University
University of Denver
A College Degree• The best of both worlds
- Pursue an education
- Develop as a player
• 88% of college players earn a degree
• 20% of major junior players earn a degree
The College Experience
• “Best four years of your life” - Academically - Personally - Socially
• Friendships that last a lifetime - Athletically - Business - Personal
The Alumni Network• Great resource
• Opens doors to other opportunities
• Not what you know, but who you know
• CHL
-comprised of the OHL,WHL, QMJHL
-NCAA considers it a professional league• 48 hour rule
-you may participate in a scrimmage
-must cover own expenses after 48 hours
Eligibility Questions
• Recruiting
-no contact until 1/1 during grade 10
-you may contact colleges at any time• Family Advisor
-can be a valuable resource
-compensate advisor for value of services
Eligibility Questions
Different Levels of College Hockey• Division I - 59 Teams : Athletic Scholarships
• Division II - 4 Teams : No Athletic Scholarships
• Division III - 74 Teams : No Athletic Scholarships
• Club Hockey / ACHA - 396 Teams : No Athletic Scholarships
Where To Play Prior To College?
In America• USHL• NAHL• USPHL• Prep school
In Canada• AJHL• BCHL• OJHL• Prep school
Play It Smart - Play College Hockey
• 15 players under age of 20 in the NHL
• Average age of first year player is 22.7
Play It Smart - Play College Hockey
• 5,400 players have played one game
• Only 5-8% of elite players will make it
• Average career is less than 5 years
• Education is very important!