Al Camino
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- Jul 18, 2018
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First time I've created a thread. I thought I would see what folks thought about the CHL minimum wage debate. I find Westhead's reporting a bit one sided. He's seems to forget that Tier II teams don't pay minimum wage either.
On one hand I understand that some players feel they are owed more in terms of funding. And that their education packages shouldn't have an expiry date. However a free year of university for every year played is a pretty good deal. I can't image being able to start off with no student debt. Not to mention the contacts and connections made along the way. I have seen players in my neck of the woods take full advantage of free school and do really well.
This also isn't 1992 anymore. Parents and players can’t plead ignorance of the consequences of playing CHL. If you want to retain your NCAA eligibility don't sign a player agreement stay in Tier II and not get paid minimum wage either.
Those are my thoughts. I'd like to hear what everyone else thinks.
On one hand I understand that some players feel they are owed more in terms of funding. And that their education packages shouldn't have an expiry date. However a free year of university for every year played is a pretty good deal. I can't image being able to start off with no student debt. Not to mention the contacts and connections made along the way. I have seen players in my neck of the woods take full advantage of free school and do really well.
This also isn't 1992 anymore. Parents and players can’t plead ignorance of the consequences of playing CHL. If you want to retain your NCAA eligibility don't sign a player agreement stay in Tier II and not get paid minimum wage either.
Those are my thoughts. I'd like to hear what everyone else thinks.
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