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Originally Posted by Locke
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.
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I believe that the CHL pays tuition for kids. 1 year for each year played in the CHL, only if they don't play pro games. So the kids get to develop towards their goal and if it doesn't happen they can then attend university and get their education.
The NCAA gives scholarships that is it. Most of the talented players are gone long before they complete college.