Press Release
BOSTON, Mass. – Continuing its
groundbreaking progress in USA Hockey’s Tier III Junior classification,
the Eastern Hockey League (EHL) is the first USA Hockey-sanctioned
league to formally partner with a professional educational system to
help guide student-athletes and parents in their journey toward college
hockey.
The EHL and Educate Athletes
have come together to ensure that any parent or player looking at a
Junior hockey situation can be assured that all 18 Eastern Hockey League
teams have professional guidance and educational options, in addition
to information on NCAA eligibility.
Educate Athletes is an online education provider built on a leadership
network of elite athletes and professionals dedicated to promoting
innovative learning for critical thinking students.
Educate Athletes is operated by Sean O’Brien, who is a former NCAA
Division I student-athlete who played nine years of professional hockey
after graduating from Princeton University. O’Brien’s experience as a
former Ivy League student and hockey player, in addition to his
professional expertise on the NCAA eligibility process, makes him a
valuable resource for EHL student-athletes.
“In its first season as a newly formed League, the EHL has made a strong
statement about the importance of education in junior hockey by
providing additional academic resources with Educate Athletes,” said
O’Brien. “The League’s dedication to the program demonstrates important
leadership by improving academic standards for all of its members.
We’re looking forward to collaborating with all of the coaches in the
EHL to help find the best NCAA approved academic plan for every
individual player.”
“The junior hockey experience is not just about hockey,” said EHL
Director of Hockey Operations, Mark Kumpel. “The EHL prides itself on
offering a complete, comprehensive life experience to its athletes. Our
alliance with Educate Athletes gives our programs unmatched expertise
helping student-athletes gain admission to colleges where they can excel
in both hockey and academics. The college admissions environment is
constantly shifting and can be difficult to understand completely. Our
familiarity with programs at every level is a significant advantage for
the young men we work with.”
(Nathan can be reached at nathanfournier@mainehockeyjournal.com)
Sunday, July 28, 2013
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