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In order to even compete with other players, you must always be working on your skills. Puck handling, skating, and decision making is what college coach's look for

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10 ADVANCED HOCKEY DRILLS TO IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS 🏒

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There are only a total of 60 Division 1 teams in Men's ice hockey

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There are only a total of 7 division 2 teams which mainly only compete against other Division 3 teams. Essentially, Division 2 and 3 are the same skill level

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There are a total of 80 Division 3 teams across the United States. A spot on any of the 147 programs is something to be proud of.

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Your chances of earning a spot on a NCAA division 1 ice hockey roster is 2.4% & your chances of playing in college in general are 7.9%.

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The summer's are a great time to work on your individual game. Finding a high caliber skills clinic with a credible coach will improve the small skills it takes to succeed at higher levels. If not available, you can always get a bucket of pucks, a net, and some plexi glass and shoot pucks in your driveway.

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It is extremely hard, but very possible to do so. There are numerous factors that you can control that may help you be chosen over the guy next to you, and if your goal is to get to that level then they must be your main focus.

- Hard work beats talent, especially when talent doesn't work hard
- You can always get better
- You will fail if academics do not come first
- Outwork the guy next to you
- Don't be selfish
- Respect your coaches/teammates

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The NCAA has academic eligibility requirements. So if your grades are not up to par, you will not get into these schools and coaches will not even bother wasting their time. Not to mention, the first question you will hear from a potentially interested coach is "How are your grades".

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You will come to find that managing your time will make things a lot easier for you in general. Keep in mind that if you do make it to college, you will have to manage your school work/classes while having practice, games, film, and workouts every single day. All while trying to stay on a healthy sleep schedule.

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The harder you work in high school to overachieve in the classroom, the better off you will be. If a coach has to choose between you and a player that may be a little better than you, but you have better grades, there is a good chance he will choose you. For example if you are able to get into the best school in the country, it will open a lot more doors when it comes to hockey which actually gives you a higher chance of playing in college than it would with worse grades.

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Off ice strength training is just as important as on ice training. Building up the muscles you use while skating will drastically help you improve your game.

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Complete Strength Workout for Hockey Players

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Exercises that improve your core strength, mobility, and explosiveness are all crucial for hockey players. Being harder to knock off the puck and stronger in the corners can and will transform your game as well as boost your confidence in your own abilities.

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Division 1 schools give out scholarships to play sports. However, Division 2 and 3 schools can only give out academic scholarships which is another reason why grades are a crucial aspect.

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Your nutrition will play a key role in how you feel, perform, and recover. Making sure you are eating the correct foods is what separates a lot of players. What you consume is crucial to how your body performs on the ice and in the weight room and also effects how your body recovers from high intensity workouts. It may not seem like it, but it is one of the most important aspects.

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Protein is very important for an athlete's ability to strengthen muscles. Some solid sources of protein are:

-Eggs
- Grass fed ground beef
- Ground Turkey
- Chicken
- Fish

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Carbohydrates are important for athletes because they provide you body with glucose, which is then turned into energy. Carbs are very important when preparing for a high intensity workout, giving your body the ability to do what you want it to. Some good sources of carbs are:

- Pasta
- White rice
- Bananas
- Sweet potatoes
- Oats

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Hydration is probably one of the biggest aspects. If you are constantly dehydrated you will not perform well and your body will make you pay for it. Stay away from sugary sports drinks and attempt to drink close to a gallon of water per day. You will feel mentally and physically better. After workouts/skates, replenish your body with water, some salt and potassium. Pink Himalayan salt is great for replenishing.

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If you take care of your body, your body will take care of you. Nutrition and high intensity workouts will provide you with the strength and ability to compete at higher levels. Consistency is key in this aspect.

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Tier 1 is made up of one league called the USHL. This is where the best young players will be and it is the hardest to get to. The age range in this league is 16-20 years old. It offers free tuition, housing, and travel. Free equipment from head to toe is included in this league. Most of the players in this league either go straight to professional hockey or to Division 1 schools.

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In Tier 2 there are two leagues, The NAHL and the NCDC. This league is also very hard to play in and the top players in this leagues typically make it to Division 1, whereas the lower end players make it to Division 2 & 3. Similar to tier 1, housing, tuition, travel, and equipment are included. These leagues usually have a bit of an older age group, usually from 18-21.

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In tier 3 hockey, there are 7 leagues. Players here are usually only recruited by Division 2 and 3 schools. A lot of players do not make it to NCAA from these leagues. Nothing is free, and you pay to play in order for the team to have the funds to travel, house, and provide equipment. However, there are some very good players in these leagues and they should not be looked down on.

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Most players play either tie 1, 2, or 3 junior leagues. Now a days, it is pretty rare for a player to go straight to NCAA hockey from High school. With that being said, you should reach out to coaches in any of these leagues during your junior and senior year in high school. Playing junior hockey is great for development and overall going to college a bit later than everyone else. It helps you mature not only as a player, but as a person.

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Division 1 coaches can have their eyes on players for however long but may not reach out to a player until January 1st of his sophomore year in high school.

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Division 2 & 3 coaches may not reach out until June 15th of his sophomore year in high school.

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Do not be discouraged if coaches have not reached out to you during your sophomore year of high school. It essentially does not mean in anything. Unless you are a top prospect in the country, it is very rare. Players grow and develop at different times, and you have until you are 21 to try to obtain a commitment to a school.

Be true to yourself and continue to try to get better everyday.

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https://www.ncsasports.org/mens-hockey/how-to-get-recruited

https://collegehockeyinc.com/teams-and-conferences.php

https://scholarshipstats.com/varsityodds

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How to Get Recruited for College Hockey | Play College Hockey

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NCSA helps hockey recruits answer one of the most asked questions how to get recruited for college hockey.