Asia Hockey League Question??

[nec]

What kind of a salary does a player earn in this league.

Any idea on the minimum to maximum salary, any help would be greatly appreaciated

Regards,

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[nec]

does anyone have any idea on what the salary is?

I have heard it is more than the North American Minor Leagues but would like to hear from someone who knows first hand what kind of $ we are talking about.

Any informative response would be greatly appreciated

 

[igotnothing]

I went to Japan during the lockout year and saw a few games. I talked to some guy who said the Nikko Icebucks are owned by a paper corporation, and the players are employed by the company during the off season. I don't know how accurate this is, but if its true, you might be able to compare some Japanese salaries against what the minor leagues pay.

Also don't forget there are three countries involved. There may be discrepancies between them.

I know this doesn't really answer your question, but I hope it helps.

 

[Tokyo Bucks]

About $200,000-$300,000 for some foreign players in Japan (Jamie McLennan and Joel Prpic, recently). Though the figures are not officially confirmed.

I wrote something about McLennan and Tyson Nash's adventures in Japan and also 2007-08 AL season review and playoff preview.
http://jhockey.wordpress.com/2008/02/15/jamie-mclennan-and-tyson-nash-with-the-nippon-paper-cranes/
http://jhockey.wordpress.com/2008/0...ey-regular-season-review-and-playoff-preview/

 

[nec]

What is the minimum salary for a foreign player that comes to this league, the other guys you mentioned have NHL experience, what about someone who doesn't what kind of dollars can they earn.

Also I am interested in earning a try out in this league and am looking to get info on how to do that.

Can you provide me with any help?

Regards,

 

[xDerekRx]

I wonder what Derek Plante made for the Nippon Paper Cranes last year

 

[T_Cage]

according to THN, who did an article on Tyson Nash, the players (at least the Japanese teams) are employees of the owning paper company, and most of the domestic players work at the factory in the off-season (wether they are "token jobs" though i dont know)

Also they are only allowed 2 imports per team

Also, i read in a report by Mike Milbury when he visited the Chinese ASL teams a couple years ago (i'll see if i can find the link), the players on the Chinese teams only make about $120/mth...that seems a little low though

 

[VanImoo]

my dad played in the league and his salary was just under 500,000

 

[IIHFjerseycollector]

my dad played in the league and his salary was just under 500,000

was your father Dusty Imoo of Japan?

 

[VanImoo]

yeah he is

 

[IIHFjerseycollector]

yeah he is

do you have any pictures of him on the japanese team before the 98 olympics?

you guys are living in Canada now right?

 

[VanImoo]

yeah we have a ton of pictures..and yeah we live in bc

 

[IIHFjerseycollector]

yeah we have a ton of pictures..and yeah we live in bc

if you have any you could send id appreciate it. im having a hard time seeing how japans jerseys looked pre 98...

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iihfjerseycollector on facebook. im a friend of your fathers

 

[VanImoo]

im actually not at home right now im away playing jr hockey but id be glad to durring christmas break..just gimme a reminder

 

[BladesofSTEELwFIRE]

im actually not at home right now im away playing jr hockey but id be glad to durring christmas break..just gimme a reminder

So you got the pics buddy? Xmas break is over...lol

Any pics or video of the Japanese league would be cool.

 

[VanImoo]

lol first time ive looked at this since i made an a acount..ill get on that

 

[hattub]

Looking forward to Ric Jackman suiting up for the Anyang Halla this coming season. Also hoping that High One moves to Gangneung.

 

[BladesofSTEELwFIRE]

lol first time ive looked at this since i made an a acount..ill get on that

So where are the pics??

 

[BladesofSTEELwFIRE]

my dad played in the league and his salary was just under 500,000

American dollars?

That's a great salary for the Asia hockey league!