Category : An Advisers Life
An Advisers Life – Problems In Junior Hockey Are Not Isolated To Tier 3
The largest group of junior hockey teams in North America rest in the Tier 3 leagues. And rightfully so, they take the most heat for...
An Advisers Life – You Just Got Cut, Now What?
The season has started. Final camps, pre season games and regular season games have started, and the chase of the dream is entering its peak...
An Advisers Life – AAA Or Tier 3?
Every day I take calls from players, and parents and I answer questions about their hockey career paths. One question that is coming up more...
An Advisers Life – First Lawsuit Filed Against NCAA
Several months ago, there was a lot of talk in Canada about NCAA programs making CHL players eligible to play NCAA hockey. This talk was...
An Advisers Life – Red Flags And Negative Recruiting
On this episode of An Advisers Life, your host Joseph Kolodziej talks about red flags and negative recruiting items to watch out for if you...
An Advisers Life – An Example Of Why Canadian NCAA Commitments Are Plummeting
As an Adviser for the last thirty years, I have watched a lot of trends. From the Junior A, B, and C labeling to the...
An Advisers Life – U18, U16, Tier 3, And Free To Play Europe – We Have Discounted Deals Available Now
So you have finished the summer camp merry go round, spending tousands, or maybe tens of thousands of dollars, and have nothing to show for...
Playing For Free In Europe – Multiple Openings Immediately Available
So many players right now are wondering what went wrong with thier plans to play junior hockey for free this year. I spoke to a...
An Advisers Life – NCAA Roster Size Limits And Scholarships Increased For 2025-2026 In Landmark Settlement
In a landmark settlement agreement, the NCAA has increased college scholarship ice hockey numbers, and put strict limits on NCAA roster sizes beginning in the...
An Advisers Life Podcast – What To Do When Your Tier 2 Opportunities Dont Work Out And Its Panic Season
On this episode of An Advisers Life, your host Joseph Kolodziej discusses the annual panic season players face when their Tier 2 options run out....
An Advisers Life Podcast – Advice For Parents And Players When Making Their Choice In Team This Season
On this episode of an Advisers Life, your host Joseph Kolodziej duscusses a few items for parents and players to start thinking about when making...
An Advisers Life – Beware Of Your Source Of Information
Far too often I hear of players and parents receiving bad advice on how to manage or direct their junior hockey career. Unfortunately the two...
An Advisers Life – Scouting In Las Vegas
Every year, the trek to Las Vegas is made by hundreds of players and parents from around the world. Why not? there is something for...
An Advisers Life Podcast – When You Do Not Get Drafted Tomorrow, Whats Your Next Move?
On this episode of an Advisers Life, your host Joseph Kolodziej talks about what to do when players go undrafted immediately following the drafts. After...
An Advisers Life Podcast – Your Path Through Junior Hockey
On this episode of an Advisers Life, your host joseph Kolodziej talks about your path through junior hockey and reaching the next level....
An Advisers Life – The NAHL Draft And Other Junior League Drafts
On this episode of An Advisers Life, your host Joseph Kolodziej discusses the facts of the North American Hockey League draft and other drafts in...
An Advisers Life Podcast – Social Media Advisers
On this episode of An Advisers Life, your host Joseph Kolodziej discusses the new age Advisers on social media and misinformation in the marketplace....
An Advisers Life Podcast – Pre Draft And Open Camp Information
This episode on An Advisers Life your host Joseph Kolodziej talks about pre draft and open camps. How to look at them and determine which...
An Advisers Life Podcast – Pay To Play And Tier 3 Hockey Discussion
On this episode of An Advisers Life, your host Joseph Kolodziej discusses pay to play hockey at the Tier 3 level in the United States...
An Advisers Life Podcast – Sorting Through Recruiting Propaganda In Free To Play Hockey
On this episode of An Advisers Life Joseph Kolodziej discusses the recruiting propaganda used by free to play teams and leagues across North America. Clarifying...