How would you compare/contrast and ?
The NHL head to head is a much higher level than NCAA D3 in that it's the top pro league worldwide and NCAA D3 is college level. At each level, you'll find skilled hockey players but at different stages of hockey. A few rare NCAA D3 players have went on to the NHL but it's much more common that top D3 players go on to play professionally in the minor league or over in Europe.
We've helped work with players who've previously played in each league. We've also spoken with current players in each for additional insights.