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Is there a point in there somewhere?

Why would you go D3? meh hockey, meh school, BIG $$$$$, and the dream is over. Please try to sell me on why D3 is any way shape of form something to strive for? The CC is definitely behind since Covid in it's worth towards moving to D1. They have LOTS of work to do to be relevant. Essentially it's become a stepping stone for 16-17 year olds to go to something better. Staying in the CC until you age out-that makes no sense and merely puts a kids life on hold for ZERO prospects.

Meh what makes u think your worth the effort of trying to sell u anything… closed minded people can’t see value… just negativity

Identify the costs

Identify the propects of further advancement.

Identify the timeline and what the player needs to sacrifice during that time.

Sell me the positives but don't hide the negatives.

I

Crickets. Not surprised as the benefits just aren't there. The cost though, and the sacrifice of putting school/Life on hold, those are real and are high. 19-20 year olds still playing in these leagues, unless they already have D1 "big" offers, they are wasting their time. Frankly they hurt the league and development of the younger players who still have a chance. The leagues have become all about winning, but really offer very little prospects of further advancement. D3 is not advancement, and costs a ton!

Prove me wrong

Agree with everything except some D3 programs are really good and actually better than the bottom 3rd of D1. However, the quality of education at many D3 schools is suspect. Not worth the cost. Also, go to a D3 "tryout", 80-90 players will be there and guess what? Even if you commit, and you still win a spot and are highly unlikely to play much for 2years. D1 kids are tagged by the time they are 16-17 at the latest. The number of kids who get discovered at 18 for a D1 commitment is very very unlikely. The junior leagues don't care about getting the kids to the next level unless it is USHL, oR NAHL or BCHL and maybe 5-6 NCDC teams

D3 is D3 for a reason, it's not as good. Trying to make a comparison with unprovable claims is futile.

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Guest wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2024 4:16 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 26, 2024 4:17 pm

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Guest wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 12:54 am
Meh what makes u think your worth the effort of trying to sell u anything… closed minded people can’t see value… just negativity

Identify the costs

Identify the propects of further advancement.

Identify the timeline and what the player needs to sacrifice during that time.

Sell me the positives but don't hide the negatives.

I

Crickets. Not surprised as the benefits just aren't there. The cost though, and the sacrifice of putting school/Life on hold, those are real and are high. 19-20 year olds still playing in these leagues, unless they already have D1 "big" offers, they are wasting their time. Frankly they hurt the league and development of the younger players who still have a chance. The leagues have become all about winning, but really offer very little prospects of further advancement. D3 is not advancement, and costs a ton!

Prove me wrong

Agree with everything except some D3 programs are really good and actually better than the bottom 3rd of D1. However, the quality of education at many D3 schools is suspect. Not worth the cost. Also, go to a D3 "tryout", 80-90 players will be there and guess what? Even if you commit, and you still win a spot and are highly unlikely to play much for 2years. D1 kids are tagged by the time they are 16-17 at the latest. The number of kids who get discovered at 18 for a D1 commitment is very very unlikely. The junior leagues don't care about getting the kids to the next level unless it is USHL, oR NAHL or BCHL and maybe 5-6 NCDC teams

D3 is D3 for a reason, it's not as good. Trying to make a comparison with unprovable claims is futile.

You are misinformed. D3 schools are not in D1 because of NCAA rules as to what is D1 and those rules have nothing to with calibre. To be D1 you have to be able to fund a multitude of sports (male and female) etc...Now, because D1 schools have the funds, they can recruit because they can offer scholarships which D3 can't. BUT, the top D3 schools are in the same calibre of hockey as the bottom D1 schools. Some of the D1 hockey programs are a "farce"

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Guest wrote: ↑Thu Aug 29, 2024 10:54 am

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2024 4:16 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 26, 2024 4:17 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 26, 2024 10:40 am

Guest wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 8:04 am


Identify the costs

Identify the propects of further advancement.

Identify the timeline and what the player needs to sacrifice during that time.

Sell me the positives but don't hide the negatives.

I

Crickets. Not surprised as the benefits just aren't there. The cost though, and the sacrifice of putting school/Life on hold, those are real and are high. 19-20 year olds still playing in these leagues, unless they already have D1 "big" offers, they are wasting their time. Frankly they hurt the league and development of the younger players who still have a chance. The leagues have become all about winning, but really offer very little prospects of further advancement. D3 is not advancement, and costs a ton!

Prove me wrong

Agree with everything except some D3 programs are really good and actually better than the bottom 3rd of D1. However, the quality of education at many D3 schools is suspect. Not worth the cost. Also, go to a D3 "tryout", 80-90 players will be there and guess what? Even if you commit, and you still win a spot and are highly unlikely to play much for 2years. D1 kids are tagged by the time they are 16-17 at the latest. The number of kids who get discovered at 18 for a D1 commitment is very very unlikely. The junior leagues don't care about getting the kids to the next level unless it is USHL, oR NAHL or BCHL and maybe 5-6 NCDC teams

D3 is D3 for a reason, it's not as good. Trying to make a comparison with unprovable claims is futile.

You are misinformed. D3 schools are not in D1 because of NCAA rules as to what is D1 and those rules have nothing to with calibre. To be D1 you have to be able to fund a multitude of sports (male and female) etc...Now, because D1 schools have the funds, they can recruit because they can offer scholarships which D3 can't. BUT, the top D3 schools are in the same calibre of hockey as the bottom D1 schools. Some of the D1 hockey programs are a "farce"

Top level players aren't chasing to PAY TO PLAY for low level, low funding, low resources, low caliber play, ZERO chance of advancement...hockey. you say it as many times as you like, the truth doesn't change.

A player who is good enough for D1 and either playing for free or at least 50% discount, doesn't go D3 foe a 20% cut.

Nice try. LOTS of D3 programs are utterly terrible. The Coyotes, an NHL team, is terribly run to.

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Crickets. Not surprised as the benefits just aren't there. The cost though, and the sacrifice of putting school/Life on hold, those are real and are high. 19-20 year olds still playing in these leagues, unless they already have D1 "big" offers, they are wasting their time. Frankly they hurt the league and development of the younger players who still have a chance. The leagues have become all about winning, but really offer very little prospects of further advancement. D3 is not advancement, and costs a ton!

Prove me wrong

Agree with everything except some D3 programs are really good and actually better than the bottom 3rd of D1. However, the quality of education at many D3 schools is suspect. Not worth the cost. Also, go to a D3 "tryout", 80-90 players will be there and guess what? Even if you commit, and you still win a spot and are highly unlikely to play much for 2years. D1 kids are tagged by the time they are 16-17 at the latest. The number of kids who get discovered at 18 for a D1 commitment is very very unlikely. The junior leagues don't care about getting the kids to the next level unless it is USHL, oR NAHL or BCHL and maybe 5-6 NCDC teams

D3 is D3 for a reason, it's not as good. Trying to make a comparison with unprovable claims is futile.

You are misinformed. D3 schools are not in D1 because of NCAA rules as to what is D1 and those rules have nothing to with calibre. To be D1 you have to be able to fund a multitude of sports (male and female) etc...Now, because D1 schools have the funds, they can recruit because they can offer scholarships which D3 can't. BUT, the top D3 schools are in the same calibre of hockey as the bottom D1 schools. Some of the D1 hockey programs are a "farce"

Top level players aren't chasing to PAY TO PLAY for low level, low funding, low resources, low caliber play, ZERO chance of advancement...hockey. you say it as many times as you like, the truth doesn't change.

A player who is good enough for D1 and either playing for free or at least 50% discount, doesn't go D3 foe a 20% cut.

Nice try. LOTS of D3 programs are utterly terrible. The Coyotes, an NHL team, is terribly run to.

Honestly you are all a bunch of losers that truly have no clue… you convince eachother of things and run with it.. Im signing off and am actually demoralized that you are hockey people.. actually I don’t think you are… pretending losers.. good night and farewell

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Guest wrote: ↑Thu Aug 29, 2024 12:42 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Aug 29, 2024 10:54 am

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2024 4:16 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 26, 2024 4:17 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 26, 2024 10:40 am


Crickets. Not surprised as the benefits just aren't there. The cost though, and the sacrifice of putting school/Life on hold, those are real and are high. 19-20 year olds still playing in these leagues, unless they already have D1 "big" offers, they are wasting their time. Frankly they hurt the league and development of the younger players who still have a chance. The leagues have become all about winning, but really offer very little prospects of further advancement. D3 is not advancement, and costs a ton!

Prove me wrong

Agree with everything except some D3 programs are really good and actually better than the bottom 3rd of D1. However, the quality of education at many D3 schools is suspect. Not worth the cost. Also, go to a D3 "tryout", 80-90 players will be there and guess what? Even if you commit, and you still win a spot and are highly unlikely to play much for 2years. D1 kids are tagged by the time they are 16-17 at the latest. The number of kids who get discovered at 18 for a D1 commitment is very very unlikely. The junior leagues don't care about getting the kids to the next level unless it is USHL, oR NAHL or BCHL and maybe 5-6 NCDC teams

D3 is D3 for a reason, it's not as good. Trying to make a comparison with unprovable claims is futile.

You are misinformed. D3 schools are not in D1 because of NCAA rules as to what is D1 and those rules have nothing to with calibre. To be D1 you have to be able to fund a multitude of sports (male and female) etc...Now, because D1 schools have the funds, they can recruit because they can offer scholarships which D3 can't. BUT, the top D3 schools are in the same calibre of hockey as the bottom D1 schools. Some of the D1 hockey programs are a "farce"

Top level players aren't chasing to PAY TO PLAY for low level, low funding, low resources, low caliber play, ZERO chance of advancement...hockey. you say it as many times as you like, the truth doesn't change.

A player who is good enough for D1 and either playing for free or at least 50% discount, doesn't go D3 foe a 20% cut.

Nice try. LOTS of D3 programs are utterly terrible. The Coyotes, an NHL team, is terribly run to.

Honestly you are all a bunch of losers that truly have no clue… you convince eachother of things and run with it.. Im signing off and am actually demoralized that you are hockey people.. actually I don’t think you are… pretending losers.. good night and farewell

Guest wrote: ↑Sat Sep 07, 2024 7:44 am How is DT allowed to be on the bench for the BB and an unsanctioned program? When will HEO start enforcing the rules?

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Guest wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 12:54 am
Meh what makes u think your worth the effort of trying to sell u anything… closed minded people can’t see value… just negativity

Identify the costs

Identify the propects of further advancement.

Identify the timeline and what the player needs to sacrifice during that time.

Sell me the positives but don't hide the negatives.

I

Crickets. Not surprised as the benefits just aren't there. The cost though, and the sacrifice of putting school/Life on hold, those are real and are high. 19-20 year olds still playing in these leagues, unless they already have D1 "big" offers, they are wasting their time. Frankly they hurt the league and development of the younger players who still have a chance. The leagues have become all about winning, but really offer very little prospects of further advancement. D3 is not advancement, and costs a ton!

Prove me wrong

Agree with everything except some D3 programs are really good and actually better than the bottom 3rd of D1. However, the quality of education at many D3 schools is suspect. Not worth the cost. Also, go to a D3 "tryout", 80-90 players will be there and guess what? Even if you commit, and you still win a spot and are highly unlikely to play much for 2years. D1 kids are tagged by the time they are 16-17 at the latest. The number of kids who get discovered at 18 for a D1 commitment is very very unlikely. The junior leagues don't care about getting the kids to the next level unless it is USHL, oR NAHL or BCHL and maybe 5-6 NCDC teams

D3 is D3 for a reason, it's not as good. Trying to make a comparison with unprovable claims is futile.

You are misinformed. D3 schools are not in D1 because of NCAA rules as to what is D1 and those rules have nothing to with calibre. To be D1 you have to be able to fund a multitude of sports (male and female) etc...Now, because D1 schools have the funds, they can recruit because they can offer scholarships which D3 can't. BUT, the top D3 schools are in the same calibre of hockey as the bottom D1 schools. Some of the D1 hockey programs are a "farce"