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 ToewsNorth Dakota

Ryan MillerMichigan State

Jack JohnsonMichigan

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 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

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!

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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!

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