[moko00]

Originally Posted by The Exiled One

Nope, you misinterpreted my post. There are no players under contract in the USHL.


There are no players under contract in the NCAA.

Here are some more good reads outlining the issues...
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/junio...ant_questions/
http://www.puckworlds.com/2012/8/22/...junior-players

Now would Padulo not get some sort of Education Package from the OHL? That would mean he is under contract still thus making him a professional in your words.

So you are telling me that OHL players are not professionals only the ones that signed an NHL contract? Still makes no sense why a player that doesn't sign a contract not have eligibility to go to NCAA. Padulo and many others in tier 2 canada have played pro (OHL or MJ) and thus should make their league and teams professional as well.