College Hockey Process

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College Hockey Process

1. Recruiting Rules
2. Commitment Timeline
3. Coaches Perspective
4. How to Reach out to Coaches

College Hockey Coaches Perspective:

90% of a recruiter’s job is done before they even get into the rink to watch you play. College coaches utilize a network of trusted sources to gain information. 

FAQ’s to coaches from College Hockey Scouts

• Character
• Family
• Academics
• Hockey Ability

ACADEMICS ARE SO IMPORTANT

It can only open more doors for you. It does not matter how good you are -  if your grades are not there you won't be able to play there. Better grades = more opportunities. 

Evaluating On-Ice Talent: Universal skills sought

• Hockey Sense/Skill
• Competitiveness 
• Coachability

Do Your Own Research: 

• Does the school have an academic major you’re interested in
• Does the hockey program have what you’re looking for...crowd, tradition, advancement of players to pro hockey, etc…
• Does the school have more commitments than spots on their roster? Do they have a lot of de-commitments

How to Reach out to Schools

Yes -  you should reach out to schools. We would suggest a short email like the one below.