This is a system that might not work in the OHL where it's widely speculated that teams buy European players and even those previously committed to NCAA programs. One G.M. said he was overseas at a tournament and OHL team officials "made no bones about how they attract players" meaning backing up a zamboni full of money to entice players.
Brent Parker of the Regina Pats said he was pretty sure this doesn't happen in the WHL. He likes the idea of 4 - 20 year olds because "a lot of them are character guys on most teams."
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