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Junior Hockey

View Supporting Videos - Nike Mckenzie & Luke Curadi

Junior Hockey

  1. Pros and Cons between Major JR and NCAA
  2. If you do play Jr -  NCAA Eligibility

Major Jr vs College Hockey

Pros (Major Junior)

  • Schedule is most similar to pro hockey
  • Higher, NHL caliber talent on top lines
  • Education Packages Getting Better

Pros (College)

  • You get more time to develop
  • Talent in NHL and Draft more and more from college
  • Scholarship opportunities and a good education

Important guidelines to maintain eligibility: 

  • If drafted in the OHL, WHL, or QMJHL  -  it does not mean you lose eligibility.
  • If you do want to stay NCAA Eligible DON'T SIGN ANYTHING.
  • You can go to a major junior camp, but you can only be there for 48 hours (and must pay for your own expenses).
  • A majority of players in NCAA hockey play at least one year of junior hockey.

NCAA Placement By JR Leagues

NCAA Rostered
NCAA Division III Rostered
Supporting Videos: 

OHL GM / Head Coach - Mike McKenzie

USHL Director Player Personnel - Luke Curadi