FAQ
What is the difference between an advisor and an agent?
A family advisor supports amateur players and their families with development, eligibility, and major career decisions, while an agent represents professional players in contract negotiations and business matters. An advisor is typically compensated through an upfront or seasonal fee so the player can maintain collegiate eligibility, whereas professional representation is usually based on negotiated fees and commission percentages tied to playing contracts.
Are major junior players (WHL, OHL & QMJHL) eligible to play NCAA hockey?
Players that compete in the WHL, OHL & QMJHL are now eligible for NCAA hockey and may participate on NCAA teams as of August 1, 2025. CHL players are eligible for NCAA Hockey provided that they did not receive above actual and necessary expenses to compete in the CHL.
I was drafted by a CHL team (WHL, OHL & QMJHL) and they want me to sign a contract with the team even though I will not play with them this coming season. Is it ok to sign the contract?
Players may now participate in the CHL (OHL, WHL & QMJHL) prior to initial full-time collegiate enrolment and not jeopardize their NCAA eligibility provided not more than actual and necessary expenses for participation are received or guaranteed, or specified.
What are athletic scholarships?
Starting with the 2024-25 academic year, prospective student-athletes in their senior year of high school will still have the opportunity to sign an athletics aid agreement with the recruiting NCAA Division I or II school but will not sign a separate National Letter of Intent. Once a prospective student-athlete signs the member school’s athletics aid agreement, coaches from other NCAA schools must cease communication with the prospective student-athlete and individuals associated with the signed prospect (e.g., family members, scholastic coach, non-scholastic coach, advisor). This signed athletics aid agreement establishes the recruiting commitment between the college-bound student-athlete and school.