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	The path to the CIS is definitely less traveled. The CIS generally is not the first career choice for young players trying to make the jump from junior hockey to university or the professional leagues. But the truth is the CIS is the best kept secret in hockey. The CIS is extremely competitive and is a hot bed for hockey talent that has produced the likes of Steve Rucchin. The quality of play in the CIS is due mainly to the diversity of its players. The age bracket stretches from 19 through to 25, and playing backgrounds include Junior 'A', Major Junior, and the NCAA. Coupled with great hockey, playing in the CIS affords you the opportunity to study at Canada's best universities. Studying closer to home, studying in Canada, and the opportunity to study in French or English are large draws for many players. For players coming from the CHL, the CIS gives them the opportunity to continue playing hockey while using their education bursaries received during their junior years.       But make no mistake, the CIS is serious hockey and serious education. Some players spend their CIS years getting their undergrad degree while others are pursuing postgraduate studies. On the hockey side, many graduating players make the jump from the CIS to the ECHL, the CHL, UHL or Europe before pursuing their careers outside of hockey.
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