MEN’S COLLEGE ICE HOCKEY RECRUITING GUIDELINES
(Based on the results of a study completed by NCSA Recruiting Network)
General Expectations for Men’s Ice Hockey Players, at Divisions I, II and III
- Junior A or Junior B Hockey (preferably Junior A)
- NAHL, EJHL, AJHL, OPJHL, USHL, WSHL, CSHL
- Prep School Experience
- USA Hockey Development Camps and Festivals
- AAA Midget Experience
Preferred Grades for All Divisions:
3.0 GPA
24 ACT
1000 SAT (on 1600 point scale)
(No scores needed for underclassmen)
Men’s Ice Hockey Recruiting Statistics
Schools with Men’s Hockey Programs
- Division I: 58
- Division II: 6
- Division III: 72
- NCJAA: 9
- ACHA: 346
- Total: 490
Average # of Athletic Scholarships, per school:
- Division I: 18
- Division II: 13.5
- NJCAA: 16
Total Student-Athlete Population, by Division
- Division I: 1,609
- Division II: 222
- Division III: 2,270
- NJCAA: 197
- High School Student-Athletes: 37,255
WOMEN’S COLLEGE ICE HOCKEY RECRUITING GUIDELINES
General Expectations for Women’s Ice Hockey Players, at Divisions I, II and III
• Club Team Experience
• Prep School Experience
• USA Hockey Development Camps and Festivals
Preferred Grades for All Divisions:
3.0 GPA
24 ACT
1000 SAT (on 1600 point scale)
(No scores needed for underclassmen)
Women’s Ice Hockey Recruiting Statistics
Schools with Women’s Hockey Programs
- Division I: 35
- Division II: 2
- Division III: 47
- NCJAA: 0
- ACHA: 46
- Total: 130
Average # of Athletic Scholarships, per school:
- Division I: 18
- Division II: 18
- NJCAA: 0
Total Student-Athlete Population, by Division:
- Division I: 816
- Division II: 50
- Division III: 1,110
- NJCAA: 0
- High School Student-Athletes: 8.261