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Locke · 08-13-2024, 01:13 PM

I am not a big aficionado of Jr. Hockey or NCAA.

If I were to ask for one thing? These kids are offered educations and scholarships and I think that really should be prioritized.

Really push the education harder.

Pro hockey is often not a career, its an opportunity and even if you play it perfectly you'll likely be retired before you're 40.

That education while you play hockey as a kid? It could be invaluable.

Because you might make millions as a pro player but you're still going to have to do something with the tail-end of your life or its brewskies and nose candy and a real early checkout.

08-13-2024, 01:13 PM	#25
Locke Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Income Tax Central Exp:	I am not a big aficionado of Jr. Hockey or NCAA. If I were to ask for one thing? These kids are offered educations and scholarships and I think that really should be prioritized. Really push the education harder. Pro hockey is often not a career, its an opportunity and even if you play it perfectly you'll likely be retired before you're 40. That education while you play hockey as a kid? It could be invaluable. Because you might make millions as a pro player but you're still going to have to do something with the tail-end of your life or its brewskies and nose candy and a real early checkout. __________________ The Beatings Shall Continue Until Morale Improves! This Post Has Been Distilled for the Eradication of Seemingly Incurable Sadness. The World Ends when you're dead. Until then, you've got more punishment in store. - Flames Fans If you thought this season would have a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention.