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! www.collegehockeyinc.com 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 collegehockeyinc.com facebook.com/collegehockeyinc @collegehockey www.collegehockeyinc.com PREPSKILLS® is the premier SSAT and SAT/ACT preparation provider in Canada for students seeking admission to private/independent schools as well as U.S. colleges. We work to help give students the tools needed to successfully navigate admissions tests. We are a Canadian company that truly understands the Canadian curriculum. All of our SSAT/SAT/ACT prep proprietary materials are specifically designed with this in mind. The SSAT and SAT/ACT are standardized American tests and as such there are some distinct transitional differences in the math and language areas that we address. For over a decade, our unique tailored approach has seen thousands of students achieve their immediate goals and go on to thrive in their academic careers. Our annual public events, PrepConnect – Private School Admissions Networking Event (held in September) and The US College Expo in Canada (held in April), have assisted Canadian families and students in exploring options and successfully navigating the competitive and complex process of admissions. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.PREPSKILLS.COM OR CALL (416) 200-7728 ARE YOU LOOKING TO ATTEND A US COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY? This is a ONCE A YEAR event in Canada created for American Universities and Colleges and the Canadian students who wish to attend them. SATURDAY APRIL 26, 2014 10:00AM - 3:00PM ROY THOMSON HALL, TORONTO 416 200 7728 TOLL FREE 1 (866) 973 7737 USCOLLEGEEXPO.COM FREE ADMISSION PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTER NOW! VISIT USCOLLEGEEXPO.COM