The road to playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs isn’t linear and it certainly isn’t easy. It’s an expensive journey that costs families, not just the individual player, a great deal of time and money.
When a young minor hockey player is identified to be extremely talented, they need to begin charting their path to achieve their goals and dreams. At age 15, they need to know their plans for continuing with hockey.
For one highly touted and possible first overall 2023 NHL draftee, he’s chosen to make his own route.
The most traditional decision Toronto based players make when faced with charting their hockey futures is deciding between choosing to play in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) or playing in the NCAA.