07/08/2021
Heard a great line from a Division 1 Head Coach today as we were discussing all of these showcases going on this summer.
“Hockey is a team game and as coaches we are looking for team players. We’ll find out the back story on if you are a good teammate, good in the room, coachable, all the intangibles.
That being said, I’d I’m watching you play as an individual, even in a showcase without your regular team, trying to do it all to look good, I probably pass on you as I’m not seeing a player who understands how to play within a simple team structure.”
That is a pretty honest assessment from a guy who has won championships on what coaches at the NCAA level are looking for. Think on that as a player before you decide it’s your puck only and you decide you’d rather make a highlight reel for YouTube as opposed to your next team.
~Dave Starman - College Hockey Broadcaster