How slim are your chances to play NCAA with your ability?

The competition to make D1 has gotten more serious since the CHL rule is in place.

Which means working hard and training skills is just the minimum to compete.

Think about it. You got OHL and WHL guys who have played with more NHL draft picks than you have. They are built different.

This is where the mental game provides you the boost needed to keep up with tougher competition. Because you want to be able to compete on their level within your league so scouts notice you too.