College hockey is hard to explain. With a plethora of junior leagues available, there is no one true path to the NHL. So, why subject yourself to educational standards outside of your chosen religion of hockey? The 2004 movie Miracle eloquently summed it up.
Jack O’Callahan: “Why’d you wanna play college hockey?”
Ralph Cox: “Isn’t it obvious? For the girls!”
O’Callahan: “I’m serious, Coxy. Why’d you wanna play college hockey?”
Cox: “Cause I love to play hockey. I wanna go to the NHL just like everyone does.