Hockey has a new way to recruit. There is a now a site that allows hockey players the chance to put themselves in front of recruiters, virtually. The site is called puckprospect.com and is similar to a LinkedIn for hockey players. Athletes update an online profile with information like height, weight, which way they shoot and position. Recruiters will virtually access the players profiles from the comfort of their home. The site already has over 700 coaches and recruits from the NCAA, CHL, USHL, ECHL, CIS, Women's Hockey, U.S. High School Hockey, Junior A, Junior B, Midget AAA, Prep/Boarding Schools, and International Hockey. Monthly membership fees are billed at $5.95/month for players and $7.95 for scouts and recruits. Ref. puckprospect.com, sportstmcnet.com
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Monday, April 16, 2012
Hockey's Latest Way to Recruit
Hockey has a new way to recruit. There is a now a site that allows hockey players the chance to put themselves in front of recruiters, virtually. The site is called puckprospect.com and is similar to a LinkedIn for hockey players. Athletes update an online profile with information like height, weight, which way they shoot and position. Recruiters will virtually access the players profiles from the comfort of their home. The site already has over 700 coaches and recruits from the NCAA, CHL, USHL, ECHL, CIS, Women's Hockey, U.S. High School Hockey, Junior A, Junior B, Midget AAA, Prep/Boarding Schools, and International Hockey. Monthly membership fees are billed at $5.95/month for players and $7.95 for scouts and recruits. Ref. puckprospect.com, sportstmcnet.com
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