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The best years of your life

“If I had kids there would be no question they’d go the same route. It was the best four years of my life. And the other guys who have gone to college would tell you the same thing. I couldn’t be happier with the way everything turned out!”

Adam BurishNCAA National Champion – University of Wisconsin

Stanley Cup Champion – Chicago Blackhawks

Canadian Friends of NCAA Hockey

• Educate Canadian hockey families o On-iceo Off-ice

• Dispel myth that Canadians are not welcome in NCAA hockey

• Mobilize passionate NCAA supporters and former players in Canada

• Understand the perspective of a Canadian hockey family

College Hockey Inc.

• CHI represents all 59 NCAA schools that offer DI men’s hockey

• Unique challenges presented by NCAA

• Lack of awareness in Canada

• Leverage growth and popularity of NCAA hockey

The path to the NHL

301 NCAA developed players in the NHL!

• 31% of all NHL players

• 30% of NCAA Division I – More than $10 million in scholarships

• 21% of Canadians in the NHL played NCAA– Toews, St. Louis, Sharp, Kunitz, Schultz

NCAA wants Canadians!

The Path to the NHL

43% growth in 8 years!

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Former NCAA Players in NHL

The Path to the NHL

12 NHL GMs have an NCAA background

“Great teams are built on talent, character, and leadership. That is exactly what college hockey builds!”

– George McPheeWashington Capitals GM

Bowling Green

• 14 NHL GMs have a CHL background

• 4 NHL GMs have neither NCAA or CHL

• Hockey Development– Reach your full personal potential

• Everything Else– Education, Networking, Life Skills, Memories, etc……..

College Hockey

Complete Development Focus

Optimal combination of:• Games

• Practices

• Off-ice Strength & Conditioning

“College hockey allowed me to continue to play and develop my skills longer. I wouldn’t be in the NHL today if it weren’t for my time at Bemidji State.”

Matt ReadBemidji State University & Philadelphia Flyers

Intense Games & Practices

• 34 – 44 games per season• Tough, mature competition

“When I was 18, I got to play with men. It helped me take my game to the next level.”

Ryan KeslerThe Ohio State University & Vancouver Canucks

Skill Development

• 4 - 5 practices per week– Strategy AND skill practices

• Four years NCAA eligibility = More choice!– Average NHL rookie is 23– Only 15 NHL players were teenagers in 2011-12

Off-ice Strength & Conditioning

• Professional caliber training facilities• Full-time strength/conditioning

coaches• Manageable travel and game

schedule

• Top Hockey Minds

• Learning Environment

• Commitment = No trades

World Class Coaching

Personal Growth & Development

• Discipline and leadership skills

• Independent living

“Playing college hockey was the best step I could have taken to get to the next level. It was a great environment in which to play and develop.”

Jonathan ToewsUniversity of North Dakota & Chicago Blackhawks

Everything else…..

• Since 1917, only 6900 people have played in the NHL– 344 only played one game

• Of elite 18 year olds, only 5 – 8 % will play in the NHL

Reality

“Let’s be realistic. At 16 years old, how many kids are actually going to make the NHL? I didn't want to put all my eggs in one basket. If I could make the NHL, great. And if not, I had a (finance) degree to fall back on.”

Kevin BieksaBowling Green University & Vancouver Canucks

• 85% of NCAA hockey players will earn a college degree

• *20% of major junior players will earn a college degree

* Are players who choose the OHL over college scholarships really getting the best of both worlds?

- Kitchener Record; December 17, 2009

NO “worst case scenario”

Alumni Network

“Everywhere you go, you find a person with a tie to Michigan. Once you’ve gone there, you have a life-long bond with people.”

Brendan Morrison – University of Michigan

Michigan State vs Michigan - 104,173 attendance

• NCAA coaches cannot contact a player until after Grade 10– Many Canadian players are unfortunately ineligible by this time

• A player may contact coaches and visit campus at any time

NCAA Recruiting

• NCAA considers the CHL professional– Playing just one game– Signing a contract

• CHL training camps– One camp per team– 48 hour rule– Do not accept payment or gifts

Protect Your Amateur Status

• 16 core courses– Grades matter

• Take Standardized tests (SAT/ACT)

• NCAA Eligibility Center– Register at eligibilitycenter.org

Academic Eligibility

ELIGIBILITYCENTER.ORG

Canadian Friends of NCAA Hockey

• Encourage players/parents to follow us on twitter @collegehockey

• Encourage players/parents to sign up for our email newsletter, Play College Hockey

• If you operate a web site, include a link to our site, collegehockeyinc.com

• Forward College Hockey Inc. email newsletter

• Introduce us to other Canadian Friends of NCAA Hockey.

• Share ideas and advice about how we can best serve Canadian hockey families

IDEA: College Hockey Celebrates Canada

Select a strategic date when the NCAA men’s DI college hockey community collectively celebrates Canada’s tremendous impact on NCAA hockey.  

• Dispel the notion that Canadians aren’t welcome in college hockey and promote how many actually are playing the game

• Educate about the many success stories of college hockey, both on and off of the ice• TV broadcasts and media coverage has a strong Canadian flavor

Potential Date - Friday, January 17th • No Canadian-based NHL teams are playing • Day before Hockey Day in Canada • CBSSN game is St. Cloud vs. Western Michigan (Andy Murray – head coach) • BTN doubleheader is PSU at Michigan St. and Ohio St at Minnesota (outdoor game) 

The best years of your life

“If I had kids there would be no question they’d go the same route. It was the best four years of my life. And the other guys who have gone to college would tell you the same thing. I couldn’t be happier with the way everything turned out!”

Adam BurishNCAA National Champion – University of Wisconsin

Stanley Cup Champion – Chicago Blackhawks

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