By: Patrick Neiswender There have always been two major developmental paths for a youth ice hockey player: the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).[1] When a player turned sixteen, they had to choose either the CHL or the NCAA.[2] Prior to the NCAA allowing student compensation through name, image, and…

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By: Sara Dalsheim The NCAA is a billion dollar organization that manages the schools, conferences, and students who participate in college athletics.[1]  The NCAA earns its revenue through television and marketing rights fees, tournament tickets, parking, concessions, merchandise, and a slew of other business ventures.[2]  However, without the actual college student-athletes dedicating their time and…

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