PuckPaths
The door to NCAA hockey just opened. Make sure your courses fit through it.
Since August 2025, playing in the OHL, WHL or QMJHL no longer costs a player their NCAA Division I eligibility. High school courses still can. PuckPaths helps families plan both paths, grade by grade.
The hockey rule changed. The school rules didn't.
Major junior is open
CHL players can play NCAA Division I, as long as they weren't paid more than actual and necessary expenses.
An NHL contract ends it
Signing an NHL contract still ends NCAA eligibility. Knowing what to sign, and when, matters more than ever.
The academics didn't change
Players still need approved high school courses, grades and NCAA Eligibility Center certification. Ontario courses don't map one-to-one onto the NCAA's list.
Rules change. Always confirm with the NCAA Eligibility Center.
Division I asks for 16 approved core courses, and 10 of them need to be done before grade 12. Ontario course codes don't map one-to-one onto the NCAA list. Matching them is the work we do.
Wherever your player is right now.
For boys' and girls' players, from the first high school course pick to the final decision.
Start free. Go deeper when you're ready.
Eligibility check
Enter your player's grade and Ontario courses. See what counts toward NCAA Division I and where the gaps are.
Start the check20-minute intro call
Tell us where your player is. Leave with a clear sense of which path is realistic and what to do next.
Book a free callPathway plan
A full course audit, a grade-by-grade plan and a recruiting timeline for both paths.
Season support
Transcript reviews each semester, Eligibility Center registration, deadline reminders and check-ins.
Offer and decision review
Compare offers side by side and understand the trade-offs before you commit.
We're not agents.
We don't negotiate with teams or schools, take a cut of anything, or promise scholarships. We're an education and planning service. Your family stays in charge of every decision.
Ask here.
Can a CHL player still play NCAA hockey?+
For Division I, yes, as long as they weren't paid more than actual and necessary expenses. Signing an NHL contract still ends eligibility. Academic requirements apply to everyone.
When should we start planning?+
Grade 9 is ideal, because core courses start counting then. Later still works, but there's less room to fix gaps.
Do you review offers or contracts?+
We help you compare offers and understand what each path means for eligibility, school and hockey. We don't negotiate, and for anything you sign we recommend a lawyer.
Do you contact coaches for us?+
No. We explain how recruiting works and build your timeline. Conversations with coaches and teams stay with your family.
Is this only for Ontario?+
The checker starts with Ontario course codes. Calls and plans work for families anywhere in Canada. Other provinces are on the way.
What does it cost?+
The eligibility check and the intro call are free. A pathway plan is $495, season support is $750 for the school year, and an offer and decision review is $295. All prices are in Canadian dollars.