Canadian Junior B players in Oberliga

[ferociousfred]

Just wondering if anyone has any info as to how the Oberliga compares to Junior hockey in Canada?

After doing some research I've found quite a few Jr B players playing in this league and was wondering if the two levels are roughly equivalent? I play Jr B in western canada and was just interested in guaging the level of minor pro in europe:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=141036

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=76367

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=113197

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=115276

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[hage]

Just wondering if anyone has any info as to how the Oberliga compares to Junior hockey in Canada?

After doing some research I've found quite a few Jr B players playing in this league and was wondering if the two levels are roughly equivalent? I play Jr B in western canada and was just interested in guaging the level of minor pro in europe:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=141036

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=76367

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=113197

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=115276

The most important aspect of those players you found is that they all have a German passport. Oberliga teams are only allowed 2 import players, which makes these positions extremely important. I dont think any team would risk giving one of these positions to someone who never played at a professional level. Usually NA imports have played NCAA, CIS or in the Central Hockey League.

As for the actual strenghts of the leagues, I'm not sure you can compare a senior to a junior league.

Also, be aware that the four Oberligen (North, South, East and West) are not divisions, they're 4 seperate and independent leagues that only play each other at the very end of the season to determine two teams to be promoted to the 2. Bundesliga. The strongest league overall in my opinion is the South, followed by the West, East and the North.