NHL vs NCAA D1

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With these two leagues, you're comparing the top professional league in the world in the NHL with the top collegiate level of hockey in the US in NCAA Division 1 hockey. Both are highly skilled levels. The NHL is obviously stronger in that it's a pro level without age constaints. A select number of the top NCAA D1 players eventually go on to play in the NHL one day so it's a common development pathway to the NHL for the best in the NCAA.
NHL vs NCAA D1 comparison
We've worked with players (and partners) who have spent considerable time at each of these levels in varying capacities. Our insights in each of these leagues stems from this.

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