Actually not true.
I have had a lot of European and South American players from div.1 and lower here over the years.
All are very surprised at the level of our rec league play and top players. All have said that there are players that would fit in at the div.1 and div.2 level if they were able to qualify. But remember, if we actually had a Canadian pro league it would hopefully be filled with the top players from these leagues.
I remember watching the 86ers back in the day and always thought why isn't this local guy or that guy getting a sniff?? We had strikers making 3 times as much as an 86er back then so no wonder this guy wasn't quitting his electrician job to go give a "pro" time a shot.
Weird part was though that no one was ever out from the pro outfit looking for top local talent. I hope that if that time ever comes.....the new powers that be will get to the VMSL and FVSL players and give them a shot. Again though, I guess the money factor must also be there.
I have had a lot of European and South American players from div.1 and lower here over the years.
All are very surprised at the level of our rec league play and top players. All have said that there are players that would fit in at the div.1 and div.2 level if they were able to qualify. But remember, if we actually had a Canadian pro league it would hopefully be filled with the top players from these leagues.
I remember watching the 86ers back in the day and always thought why isn't this local guy or that guy getting a sniff?? We had strikers making 3 times as much as an 86er back then so no wonder this guy wasn't quitting his electrician job to go give a "pro" time a shot.
Weird part was though that no one was ever out from the pro outfit looking for top local talent. I hope that if that time ever comes.....the new powers that be will get to the VMSL and FVSL players and give them a shot. Again though, I guess the money factor must also be there.