ital624 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2008 guys.. ive been asked to go to play college hockey next year even tho im 25 they normally dont ask the older crowd but they did bother with me.Take it, there's your best opportunity man. Law Goalie said it best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterpeice_patrice 4 Report post Posted March 19, 2008 college over semi pro? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Law Goalie 147 Report post Posted March 19, 2008 Yes. Absolutely. It may not be better hockey, but to be brutally honest, it's better exposure and a far better plan for the future.Look at it this way: pro teams are much more willing to take a shot at an undrafted guy coming out of the NCAA who's a little older but educated, mature, and level-headed, than they are to take an undrafted guy who's just been playing semi-pro for a few years.Like I said, you'll need to do some work to get your amateur status back, but the college will know exactly what to do there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterpeice_patrice 4 Report post Posted March 19, 2008 hey goalie..i have been working out at a hockey acedemy here in canada latley that features ohl stars and some nhlers. sam gagner was training there last summer. i am in great shape and ready to blaast off on the ice. i have been juggling with the thought of either college or pro hockey. i have been sent some applications that i need to take care of. i also thought since im older ill have more maturity on the ice. i think ill be going to college. thanks for your help man. much appricaited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Law Goalie 147 Report post Posted March 19, 2008 Sounds like you'll be well-prepared. Best of luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted March 19, 2008 If you have not made it anywhere by the time your junior eligibility (21) is up your not going anywhere.thats not 100% true.. some of my friends played junior stopped for a couple years, and now are playing in the sphl and chlPlaying in the SPHL or CHL really isn't "going anywhere". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfpack_1986 154 Report post Posted March 19, 2008 good luck with the schooling. where are you headed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterpeice_patrice 4 Report post Posted March 19, 2008 florida. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stock07 1 Report post Posted March 19, 2008 florida.Like the Unvi. of florida?...Anyway that league the SPHL is not where you wanna be...there is some "ok" players here and their but honestly I have seen better in some top notch Adult Leagues...I would say hit the college thing and stay away from that SPHL...Although I will say the team in my city is FAR and WIDE better than the talent in previous years they have had this semi-pro league teams...Good luck in whatever you decide Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnson74 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2008 as in FGCU? I am pretty sure all college teams in Florida are ACHA-thats club not NCAA. There is a big difference. It's good hockey but not an avenue to the pro's. I wouldn't get too excited about their offer to play-they have NO scholarship money to offer. FGCU is the top florida team, all the rest are nothing to write home about. Good luck chasing the dream. There are much better teams in club hockey but if you are actually any good you would have much better luck trying the NCAA route. Even that is a pipe-dream for most players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
