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An NHLer weighs in on the hockey vs. education debate: “Focus on education as well as your sport”

If you’re serious about making it to the NHL one day, hockey is likely the single biggest focus in your life. Many Canadian hopefuls leave home in their early teens to play in the minors for a chance to make it to the big leagues. As a result, continuing their education isn’t always the biggest priority. For many, it’s actually the last thing on their minds.

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Looking beyond the blue line: How education can prepare athletes for whatever the future may hold

This guest post is written by Greg Phillips, a former hockey player from Winnipeg who was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in 1996.

Like many aspiring young hockey players, I grew up with the singular focus of playing in the NHL. I was fortunate enough to have been drafted at age 18 and signed a professional contract with the Los Angeles Kings at age 20.

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