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Originally Posted by Sandman
Yup the USNTDP and the USHL are vastly underrated. The US program will continue to increasingly supply the NHL with talent, they aren't going away.
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We just finished 5 years of Tier 1&2 USA Hockey, in a B level market (Colorado). Percentage of kids playing in CO does not compare to BC, but the total number is pretty close I think.
With 3 Div 1 programs in the area, there is a pretty good pool of coaches, which makes a huge difference.
As far as comparing to Canada, Minnesota is off the charts crazy. Chicago, Detroit, New England area is pretty comparable.