The NCAA Option

[GoWest]

With the Showcase weekend coming up I thought I would put a plug in for U.S. College Hockey.

With a personal background that involves the NCAA, I'm continually shocked by how this option is often overlooked in the GOJHL by both players and scouts. Not that I have anything against the CHL, but the College Hockey Inc. stats show that only 20% of CHL players take advantage of their Education package to graduation, while close to 100% of NCAA players will end up with a degree. Of course in the end a good education will get you further than hockey will.

If considering the NCAA players and parents need to educate themselves on the pro's and con's, rules and regulations. A good place to start would be by attending the presentation hosted by the league this Saturday at the showcase.

http://gojhl.ca/view/gojhl/news-1625/news_320914


One important aspect to understand is the Scholarship process. In spite of what you'll hear at the rinks, very few players will ever receive a "full ride".

Here's a good primer from the College Hockey Inc. site. Enjoy the Showcase, there will be plenty of scouts in attendance!

http://collegehockeyinc.com/node/1130

[Caledonia Fan]

I like this post. It's well done.