The Logical Path to the NHL

COLLEGEHOCKEYINC.COM
What is College Hockey Inc.?
• Partnership with NHL
• Education and advocacy group
• Represent all 59 Division I Programs
Our Mission
• Educate players about available career paths
• Promote benefits of playing college hockey
• Serve as resource for players and families
A Clear Path To The NHL
Mason Raymond
Minnesota Duluth
Trevor Smith
New Hampshire
Jake Gardiner
Wisconsin
James van Riemsdyk
New Hampshire
Phil Kessel
Minnesota
Tyler Bozak
Denver
More than 30% of NHL is comprised of NCAA Players!
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
• 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 Howard
Maine – 3 years
Martin St. Louis
Vermont – 4 years
Attend Great Schools
Yale University
Boston University
University of Wisconsin
University of Denver
Cornell University
University of New Hampshire
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
Eligibility Questions
• 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 6/15 after 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!
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Different Levels of College Hockey
• Division I - 59 Teams:
• Athletic & Academic Scholarships
• Division II - 4 Teams:
• No Athletic Scholarships;
• Academic Scholarships may be available
• Division III - 74 Teams:
• No Athletic Scholarships;
• Academic Scholarships may be available
• 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!
Stay In Touch And Stay Informed
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