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Alejandro
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what college should i go to for ice hockey
i want to be an ice hockey player #ice-hockey #ice
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Lisa Goldman
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Hi Alejandro - if you enjoy watching (or playing) top-tier college ice hockey, then you may want to consider Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut, which is consistently ranked among the top college ice hockey teams. My son is a QU student and a big fan of their hockey team. Good luck!
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Hey Alejandro, where you should look for college greatly depends on your playing experience. If you have played at high levels of youth and high school hockey, you may want to check out junior hockey leagues such as the USHL, NAHL, NA3HL, or the EHL, just to name a few in the US. Canada is also known for strong junior hockey leagues like the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL. Many of the best American hockey players spend a couple years in these junior leagues immediately after high school developing their skills to compete at top levels. While in juniors, it is likely that college scouts will evaluate you and potentially get in touch with you.
At this point, you will probably want to narrow your search down to schools that are giving you offers, as it is more economical, and you have a higher chance of seeing more ice time upon arrival at school. To help you select schools, you should check the NCAA D1 teams for location and past performance to see if they interest you. As mentioned in a previous response, Quinnipiac is known for having a strong program. Many schools in the Northeast are very strong, as that's the hotspot for college hockey in the US, followed by the Midwest. If you think that D1 hockey is too much of a commitment and you want to focus more on other aspects of college life as well as hockey, you should check out schools with D2 and D3 club programs. Check out the ACHA's website for more information on these teams. I hope this helps you in your hockey career, best of luck!
At this point, you will probably want to narrow your search down to schools that are giving you offers, as it is more economical, and you have a higher chance of seeing more ice time upon arrival at school. To help you select schools, you should check the NCAA D1 teams for location and past performance to see if they interest you. As mentioned in a previous response, Quinnipiac is known for having a strong program. Many schools in the Northeast are very strong, as that's the hotspot for college hockey in the US, followed by the Midwest. If you think that D1 hockey is too much of a commitment and you want to focus more on other aspects of college life as well as hockey, you should check out schools with D2 and D3 club programs. Check out the ACHA's website for more information on these teams. I hope this helps you in your hockey career, best of luck!