College Hockey Inc.
Recruiting Tips: Academics
Hobey Baker winner Matt Gilroy's best advice to prospective players is to focus on their academics.

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Matt Gilroy led BU to the 2009 NCAA championship.

Every player's recruiting path to college hockey is unique, and as a walk-on a Boston University, Matt Gilroy's was different than many of his teammates.

We asked the Hobey Baker winner and national champion - now with the New York Rangers - to reflect on the his experience. His advice to prospective players: don't forget about the academic side of things.

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