I mean it makes sense that Halliday is headed to the NCAA based on him being a near unanimous top 10 quality OHL prospect and yet falling to the third round and then getting picked first overall in the USHL draft. I’d assume his camp was sending strong indicators this whole time. Not sure Niagara is the same sort of draw as London, seems like they were just taking a flyer on a big talent?
I think the only question remaining is if he’s able to represent the USNT but reports of him being involved in Canadian youth trials and again, him being selected #1 overall seems to point strongly to him not being involved.