07.15.2009 1:58 pm
St. Louis Blues prospect Ian Cole to stay at Notre Dame
Ian Cole, the 18th overall draft pick in the 2007 NHL draft, told the Blues today that he is going back to Notre Dame for his junior year.
I’ll be the first to admit I was wrong. After last week’s Pro Orientation camp, I felt Cole would turn pro.
“It was a very tough decision,” Cole said. “The Blues were great about it, more than hospitable. But I thought that staying in school another year would put me another year closer to getting my degree, and it would be another year of maturity. Honestly, I think going back to school will make me a much more well-rounded and complete player down the road.”
More on this story later . . .
JR
Trade this guy’s rights now. Package him with a starter or two for Heatley.
The CCHA is a pretty weak conference. It’s no wonder Notre Dame was “upset” in the tournament.
Professionally, he is making the wrong choice. Personally, it is his call, but that extra year of education is going to be useless for him.
I think IrishHockeyFab is just a little upset at the bad choice in schools he had made.
An outstanding decision, staying in school. Every player is one injury away from retirement. He is better off getting a degree from a great university while he can.
IrisHockeyFan writes, ” And while it’s just an empty statement on my part, trust me when I say I know more about the game than anyone in St Louis who isn’t working for the Blues.”
Wow really? Can I have your autograph. More than likely not really. Wish I could skate with you one night.