Comments on: Another One Gone http://blog.collegehockeynews.com/2009/11/another-one-gone/ The eyes and ears of the college hockey community Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:03:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: junior hockey watcher http://blog.collegehockeynews.com/2009/11/another-one-gone/comment-page-1/#comment-8279 junior hockey watcher Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:17:18 +0000 http://blog.collegehockeynews.com/?p=360#comment-8279 This article from the Waterloo (Ont.) Record best describes how Hockey Canada has rigged the rules to shut out the NCAA from the most elite Canadian players from going the U.S. college route. http://news.therecord.com/Sports/article/633771 This article from the Waterloo (Ont.) Record best describes how Hockey Canada has rigged the rules to shut out the NCAA from the most elite Canadian players from going the U.S. college route.

http://news.therecord.com/Sports/article/633771

]]> By: junior hockey watcher http://blog.collegehockeynews.com/2009/11/another-one-gone/comment-page-1/#comment-8273 junior hockey watcher Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:31:47 +0000 http://blog.collegehockeynews.com/?p=360#comment-8273 Hi Adam W, When I write I follow Canadian Press style, which is based on the Oxford English Dictionary, and rigours can be spelled with a 'u.' I also write 'centre' in my copy, while you Americans prefer 'center.' BTW, I'm a big Bemidji State fan. Just love the number they put up on the Gophers. See ya at the Frozen Four. Hi Adam W,
When I write I follow Canadian Press style, which is based on the Oxford English Dictionary, and rigours can be spelled with a ‘u.’
I also write ‘centre’ in my copy, while you Americans prefer ‘center.’
BTW, I’m a big Bemidji State fan. Just love the number they put up on the Gophers. See ya at the Frozen Four.

]]> By: NCAA Hockey 101: The kids don’t stand a chance, we swear | Lancilo USA http://blog.collegehockeynews.com/2009/11/another-one-gone/comment-page-1/#comment-8272 NCAA Hockey 101: The kids don’t stand a chance, we swear | Lancilo USA Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:31:50 +0000 http://blog.collegehockeynews.com/?p=360#comment-8272 [...] • Minnesota’s Sam Lofquist has bolted for the OHL. [College Hockey News] [...] [...] • Minnesota’s Sam Lofquist has bolted for the OHL. [College Hockey News] [...]

]]> By: adamw http://blog.collegehockeynews.com/2009/11/another-one-gone/comment-page-1/#comment-8271 adamw Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:08:01 +0000 http://blog.collegehockeynews.com/?p=360#comment-8271 I was referring to players who LEAVE college -- especially mid-year. Cam Fowler, John Carlson, et al didn't leave in the middle. ... Obviously there are more junior players in the NHL than college players - but the gap has narrowed considerably. And anyway, that's a completely different discussion. That said, I totally disagree with your assertion over where players get better prepared for the "rigors." I was referring to players who LEAVE college — especially mid-year. Cam Fowler, John Carlson, et al didn’t leave in the middle. … Obviously there are more junior players in the NHL than college players – but the gap has narrowed considerably. And anyway, that’s a completely different discussion. That said, I totally disagree with your assertion over where players get better prepared for the “rigors.”

]]> By: NCAA Hockey 101: The kids don’t stand a chance, we swear | Sports News Images and Videos http://blog.collegehockeynews.com/2009/11/another-one-gone/comment-page-1/#comment-8270 NCAA Hockey 101: The kids don’t stand a chance, we swear | Sports News Images and Videos Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:59 +0000 http://blog.collegehockeynews.com/?p=360#comment-8270 [...] • Minnesota’s Sam Lofquist has bolted for the OHL. [College Hockey News] [...] [...] • Minnesota’s Sam Lofquist has bolted for the OHL. [College Hockey News] [...]

]]> By: junior hockey watcher http://blog.collegehockeynews.com/2009/11/another-one-gone/comment-page-1/#comment-8269 junior hockey watcher Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:54:03 +0000 http://blog.collegehockeynews.com/?p=360#comment-8269 Wow, that does sound like sour grapes. Did John Carlson made a bad decision? How about Cam Fowler?...he's getting premium exposure with Windsor. It would be interesting to dig up stats on how many players who defect to Canadian juniors actually earn a big-time pro paycheque versus US college players. Or go in the first round of the draft. I like the US college game but let's face it there's more games in Canadian juniors that better prepares them for the rigours of the pro game...that and some under-the-table payola. Maybe it's time for the NCAA to do the same. It's a vicious war between the college and the juniors to grab players on both sides of the border. The pendulum has just swung in Canada's favour this time. Wow, that does sound like sour grapes. Did John Carlson made a bad decision? How about Cam Fowler?…he’s getting premium exposure with Windsor. It would be interesting to dig up stats on how many players who defect to Canadian juniors actually earn a big-time pro paycheque versus US college players. Or go in the first round of the draft.
I like the US college game but let’s face it there’s more games in Canadian juniors that better prepares them for the rigours of the pro game…that and some under-the-table payola. Maybe it’s time for the NCAA to do the same.
It’s a vicious war between the college and the juniors to grab players on both sides of the border. The pendulum has just swung in Canada’s favour this time.

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