A presentation from College Hockey, Inc. to key friends and allies in Canada about the benefits of the college path.

1. COLLEGEHOCKEYINC.COM

2. 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 Burish
NCAA National Champion – University of Wisconsin
Stanley Cup Champion – Chicago Blackhawks

3. Canadian Friends of NCAA Hockey
• Educate Canadian hockey families
o On-ice
o 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

4. 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

5. The path to the NHL
301 NCAA developed players in the NHL!
• 31% of all NHL players

6. • 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!

7. The Path to the NHL
43% growth in 8 years!
23%
21%
24%
31%
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300
Former NCAA Players in NHL

8. The Path to the NHL
12 NHL GMs have an NCAA background
• 14 NHL GMs have a CHL background
• 4 NHL GMs have neither NCAA or CHL

9. • Hockey Development
– Reach your full personal potential
• Everything Else
– Education, Networking, Life Skills, Memories, etc……..
College Hockey

10. Complete Development Focus
Optimal combination of:
• Games
• Practices
• Off-ice Strength & Conditioning

11. Intense Games & Practices
• 34 – 44 games per season
• Tough, mature competition

12. 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

13. Off-ice Strength & Conditioning
• Professional caliber training facilities
• Full-time strength/conditioning coaches
• Manageable travel and game schedule

14. • Top Hockey Minds
• Learning Environment
• Commitment = No trades
World Class Coaching

15. Personal Growth & Development
• Discipline and leadership skills
• Independent living

16. Everything else…..

17. • 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

18. • 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”

19. Alumni Network
Michigan State vs Michigan - 104,173 attendance

20. • 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

21. • 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

22. • 16 core courses
– Grades matter
• Take Standardized tests (SAT/ACT)
• NCAA Eligibility Center
– Register at eligibilitycenter.org
Academic Eligibility
ELIGIBILITYCENTER.ORG

23. 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

24. 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)

25. 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 Burish
NCAA National Champion – University of Wisconsin
Stanley Cup Champion – Chicago Blackhawks

26. collegehockeyinc.com
@collegehockey
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