CHL/NCAA

[OMG67]

Full ride. Basketball went up to 15, football will be 100-105. This is all part the 3 billion dollar revenue package being shared.

Interesting. That will make a big difference for recruiting provided the athletic programs are fine with doling out that many.

 

[HolyRoller]

Assuming former CHLers are academicaĺly inclined...

 

[Otto]

Assuming former CHLers are academicaĺly inclined...

Exactly!

 

[OMG67]

Assuming former CHLers are academicaĺly inclined...

I think that is a dramatic statement by Friedman. USports Hockey may be competitive for the players but it isn’t a spectator sport. The average attendance is low and there is not significant media presence of any kind. All that will happen is the quality will go down and weaker hockey players will play. It’s not like the attendance will suffer.

 

[Otto]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1844430979370451073

 

[ScoutLife4]

USHL might better just become a part of the CHL here soon.
I don't think it will end well for the USHL and the BCHL for that matter after the vote happens.

 

[RayzorIsDull]

I think that is a dramatic statement by Friedman. USports Hockey may be competitive for the players but it isn’t a spectator sport. The average attendance is low and there is not significant media presence of any kind. All that will happen is the quality will go down and weaker hockey players will play. It’s not like the attendance will suffer.

I would agree. The Windsor Lancers play in a 500 seat recreational arena. Obviously it isn't big business and a form of hockey but this Friedman doesn't need to be clutching pearls on this.

 

[OMG67]

I would agree. The Windsor Lancers play in a 500 seat recreational arena. Obviously it isn't big business and a form of hockey but this Friedman doesn't need to be clutching pearls on this.

The quality of the hockey will go down undoubtedly but does it matter? Decisions are made for Junior/Midget hockey and competitiveness etc. No one really cares. We are talking about fringe leagues that exist more for competitive recreation.

 

[SarniaStingFan]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1844430979370451073

Interesting. I wonder if we'll see any Ontario kids who have NCAA commitments do this soon

 

[OMG67]

Interesting. I wonder if we'll see any Ontario kids who have NCAA commitments do this soon

That is sort of what I was speculating on. Would any players leave their BCHL or USHL programs at Christmas and sign with their OHL team in the 2nd half of the seaosn.

 

[Otto]

And another one...

Does anyone still think this will be a bad thing for the CHL?

https://x.com/i/web/status/1844484074125328600

 

[OMG67]

And another one...

Does anyone still think this will be a bad thing for the CHL?

https://x.com/i/web/status/1844484074125328600

100% good for the CHL. No doubt about it. I think we will start seeing players signing during the holiday break and suiting up in January. It will be interesting to see if Malhotra reports to Brantford and Valentini reports to Kitchener in January.

 

[SarniaStingFan]

100% good for the CHL. No doubt about it. I think we will start seeing players signing during the holiday break and suiting up in January. It will be interesting to see if Malhotra reports to Brantford and Valentini reports to Kitchener in January.

Don't forget about Cali in North Bay