There may be some perks to not quite being D1 material as a recruit. For instance, did you know NCAA DII recruiting rules are not as strict as the DI rules? Here are more differences in recruiting policies among divisions that hockey recruits should be aware of. 

NCAA DII Hockey Recruiting Rules

Can be done any time

• Recruits can receive material that is non-recruiting, camp brochures/information, questionnaires, and non-athletic recruiting publications by the NCAA.
• Recruits are permitted to schedule unofficial visits at any time.

June 15 after Sophomore Year

• Coaches can begin contacting recruits by phone, email, text message, and direct messaging and social media such as Twitter.
• You may have off-campus communication at your school or home with coaches.
• Recruits and coaches can schedule official recruiting visits.

NCAA DIII Hockey Recruiting Rules

NCAA DIII recruiting rules have the least stringent rules. This applies to all DIII sports.

Any time 

• No restrictions on when recruiting materials can be sent to athletes.
• All contact between coaches and recruits is permitted at any time.
• Recruits are allowed an unlimited number of unofficial visits at any time.

After Sophomore Year

• Off-campus communication between an athlete and coaches can begin following the athlete's sophomore year.

January 1 of Junior Year

• Recruits can schedule official visits to a campus; they may meet with the college coach to discuss recruiting.

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* Originally published on May 6, 2022, by 2aDays Staff