Career Path of A CHL Player; Understanding How To Move Up

Coming into our seasons of the LGHL on the PSN we had the ability to expand our CHL. One of the number one things a lot of the newer players have a hard time understanding is how they can move up the ranks; whether that be from the CHL to the NHL or even in some cases from the CHL Training Camp to an active Roster.

Player movement is tied to player's status which progress as games are played. Those status' also determine whom is eligible for what bidding session and even who can take management at which level.

Below are some of the more comment questions I've been asked. Hopefully I can shed some light on some of our frequently asked questions.

#1 League Playing Eligibility

• All three Leagues(NHL-AHL-CHL) are linked together in MANY different ways.
• The AHL acts as a direction affiliation to the NHL (EX: Maple Leafs have direct access to EVERY PAYER on the Marlies). Whereby the CHL acts as player affiliation to the AHL (Every player listed on the London Knights is randomly assigned to the AHL, therefore not EVERY player has the same AHL affiliate). That is how an organization is made up from top to bottom.
• Being eligible to play in certain Leagues is directly linked to your player status. Your player status is what determines what bidding session you are eligible for and also what the highest level you can play in is if you sign up late.

#2 Understanding Your Player Status

• The League is made up of four different player status'; Veteran, Amateur, Drafted Player and Prospect.
• Graduating from one status to the next is based off of games played in a player's career.

Prospect Player Status

• Issued to every new player whom signs up for the LGHL.
• Prospects are ONLY eligible for FULL TIME call up to CHL rosters.
• Prospect players are assigned to AHL Training Camps for ECU purposes ONLY!
• Prospect players are ONLY eligible to take Management in the CHL!
• Prospects players graduate to amateur status by completing; ten games in the AHL or ten games in the NHL or 48 games in the CHL. If a player is successful in completely one of those three conditions, the player MUST first pass through the NHL Entry Draft prior to being updated to Amateur status.
• Prospect Players whom are selected in the NHL Entry Draft are given Drafted Player Status. *if a player meets the requirements to graduate from Prospect to Amateur, and the player IS drafted, the player will retain their Drafted Player status for the duration of their draft contract*

Therefore in order for a player to gain eligibility to move up from the CHL, a player must complete, ten NHL games, or ten AHL games, or 48 CHL Games or be drafted AND pass through the NHL Entry Draft. We do not allow players to retire prior to the NHL Entry Draft, then unretire after the draft with the intentions to skip the draft and head to bidding. If a player retires before the draft, and returns the following season or several seasons down the road, the player will e granted Amateur status if the above conditions are met, without having to pass through the draft.

Amateur Player Status

• Players whom complete a minimum of ten NHL games, or ten AHL games or 48 CHL games BUT HAS YET to complete 24 or more games at the NHL level is granted amateur player status.
• Amateur players are waiver exempt when being sent from the NHL to the AHL(two-way contract)
• Amateur players are eligible for NHL - AHL - CHL bidding sessions.
• Amateur players whom sign up late to the season are eligible to play in the CHL or AHL.
• Amateur players are eligible to be managers in the NHL - AHL - CHL
• Amateur players whom complete 24 games in the NHL are graduated from Amateur Status to Veteran Status.

Drafted Player Status

• ALL players whom are drafted in the NHL Entry Draft are granted Drafted Player Status
• Drafted Player are waiver exempt when being sent from the NHL to the AHL and from the AHL to the CHL.
• Drafted Players are eligible for NHL - AHL - CHL play depending on where their NHL Owner assigns them.
• Drafted players graduate to Veteran players after completing 24 games in the NHL
• Drafted players are graduated to Amateur players AFTER their initial draft contract expires AND he or she has completed ten games in the NHL or ten games in AHL.
• Drafted players are eligible to be NHL - AHL or CHL managers with permission from their Owner and if ALL other management criteria is met. By accepting a draft contract a player will not retain their drafted player contract.

Drafted Players are issued a two season contract when drafted.

Veteran Player Status

• Players whom have completed 24 games in the NHL are granted Veteran status.
• Veteran players are eligible for NHL - AHL - CHL bidding
• Veteran players whom sign up late to the League are ONLY eligible for the CHL.
• Veteran players are eligible to take Management in the NHL - AHL - CHL

Once a player has reach Veteran Status, they will never be reduced to a lower player status.

* Player status from the PSN LGHL league are honored in the Xbox League. Same applies in the PSN league whereby your Xbox Player status is honored *
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#3 NHL Entry Draft

• The NHL entry draft takes place during the off-season a few days before NHL bidding goes live.
• All players whom finished the previous season on a CHL roster WITH prospect status are AUTOMATICALLY entered int the NHL Entry Draft
• Players do NOT have the ability to bypass the Entry Draft
• All players drafted can be played in the NHL - AHL - CHL depending on what the NHL Owner decides.

#4 How Do I Earn Eligibility To Manage in the NHL and AHL?

• Eligibility to manage in the NHL and AHL is gained the same way as players gain playing eligibility to the NHL and AHL
• That means players in the CHL must earn at least Amateur or Drafted Player status to be eligible to manage at the AHL or NHL level.
• If a player earns amateur status during the season in the CHL, that player MUST STILL pass through the NHL Entry Draft prior to gaining Amateur status as well management eligibility to the NHL and AHL.

#5 What Is The Purpose of All These Rules and Restrictions?

The main objectives of these rules and restrictions are

• Create an environment whereby the top talent filters up the top tiers or the League
• To allow for a buffer whereby player MUST play a certain amount of games at the CHL which creates structure at the lowest tier
• To ensure enough time is spent at our entry level tier so when players move up the ranks either as a player or manager he or she has earned enough experience to be set up to be successful
• Give value back to our NHL Entry Draft
• Control the number of new players eligible to move up to the NHL in a manner than allows for growth but doesn't hinder our lower tier
• Allow for a system whereby the CHL is given an opportunity to develop players, use a resign system, have a contract system and gain basic level experience using League systems and tools that are often used at the higher tier leagues.
• To add as much of the real life CHL experience possible to our simulation league.

#6 What Does It Mean If I Am On The CHL Training Camp?

• Players listed on the CHL Training camp are players whom have not been selected during bidding and have been randomly assigned rights to the CHL.
• The Training Camp is used as an over follow for players whom sign up after our bidding sessions are complete to have the ability to be assigned rights to a team.
• By providing the CHL with an overflow of players has allowed the CHL to maintain a level of stability and ensure forfeit numbers are lower than ever before!
• Being listed on a training camp unfortunately means a player is not guaranteed games each week. The role of a TC players is to fill in for emergency call ups(ECUs) as well in situations where players quit the league leaving vacancies on the active roster.

#7 How I Get Off The Training Camp and Make It Onto An Active Roster?

• During the season this can be EXTREMELY difficult. Teams rely heavily on TC players mainly for ECU reasons.
• What I strong recommend is for TC guys to remain as active as possible during the season. Sign up for games weekly and be active in your team chat to let your managers know you are always around and willing to help out.
• We are in a very unique situation currently with our CHL in the PSN league. We currently have 34 teams of a possible 60, allowing the league to grow and expand by an additional 26 teams. Mid-season expansion has occurred before but with very limited success. Therefor we tend to do the majority of our growth during the off-season!
• As a player I strongly recommend teaming up with a few friends and taking over a CHL Team, even if it is for one season. The benefits of doing so would be:

1. You will learn the ins and outs of the league EXTREMELY quickly.
2. You will guarantee that you reach your 15 games in the CHL to ensure you obtain your amateur status.
3. You will punch your ticket to the NHL draft for the following season.
4. You will be able to network with AHL managers whom have your rights and get tips on how to move up.
5. You will give 14-15 OTHER PLAYERS an opportunity to play! I cannot express how incredible that is! Not only are you going to enjoy your experience in LG better, you'll direction contribute to a better experience for 15 other players as well!

#8 What Does the Future of The CHL Hold In Your Eyes?

In my eyes I see our PSN CHL league reach the same level as our Xbox league in terms of media, competitiveness and size! In order to get to that point the CHL needs to continue to grow and embrace a positive environment where all new players can enjoy the LG experience! If you are the type whom likes to look ahead and see what the future holds, I do strongly suggest taking a look at the Xbox CHL league. The forums are extremely active and the league is at a full 60 team compliment. You can also take a look at this very same post made for the Xbox League with a few differences that also better supports a strong CHL.

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Thanks for reading!
-Brodie

 

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