COLLEGEHOCKEYINC.COM
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 Toews North Dakota Ryan Miller Michigan State Jack Johnson Michigan
A Clear Path To The NHL 48% growth over the last eight years!
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 Games 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 Howard Maine – 3 years Martin St. Louis Vermont – 4 years
Attend Great Schools Yale University Boston UniversityUniversity of New Hampshire University of WisconsinCornell University University of Denver
Outstanding Rinks & Facilities
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
Please use us as a resource! 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 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!
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