Sage-Tips

Is it possible to make it to the NHL?

To become an NHL pro it takes a lot of hard work—and a bit of luck. With a good support system and the proper instruction on the game —and a little bit of luck along the way—it is possible to turn heads and get noticed as you achieve your dream of playing in the NHL.

What are the odds of making it to the NHL?

A: A very, very small target. Regardless of the birth year, you’re basically looking at about a 1-in-2,500 chance of playing one game in the NHL when it comes to the general population. When it comes to boys who play hockey, the chances are about 1-in-1,000 of playing one NHL game.

How can I join the NHL?

All players who will be 18 years old on or before September 15 and not older than 20 years old before December 31 of the draft year are eligible for selection for that year’s NHL Entry Draft. In addition, non-North American players over the age of 20 are eligible.

How old do you have to be to be in the NHL?

All players who will be 18 years old on or before September 15 and not older than 19 years old before December 31 of the draft year are eligible for selection for that year’s NHL Entry Draft. In addition, non-North American players over the age of 20 are eligible.

Is 11 too old to start ice skating?

There is never an age that it is too late to begin figure skating, but to be able to learn to land double and triple jumps does take time. It may be too late to master those difficult jumps if a skater begins skating in puberty or later. It is much easier to learn axels and double and triple jumps when you are young.

Is hockey just a house player’s passion?

Yes, hockey is our house player’s passion. From passion to commitment, there is nothing “just” about him or any of his house hockey coaches or teammates. These kids love hockey just as much as the travel kids in their leagues.

Is house hockey too much for your family?

For our family, the demands of house hockey (practice at least two nights a week and games on the weekends) is even too much at times, but we make it work because hockey is our son’s passion. Yes, hockey is our house player’s passion.

Do kids who play house hockey travel?

Many kids start out playing “house” and then transition to travel, but some do not. Yes, there are those who never leave the house level because their skills never develop enough for travel play, but that’s not usually the case. Most of the families we’ve met during my son’s nine years of house hockey are there by choice.

Do you want to skate on NHL ice?

Yes this is a Web site about REAL hockey (ice; not roller, not inline, not table, not bubble, or field hockey). So you think you’d like to skate on the NHL hockey ice? Well, there are many ways to get to skate on NHL ice these days. NHL franchised hockey teams have many different promotions to facilitate your use of their ice.