Some in the hockey world are surprised that Rickwood hasn’t signed with an NCAA school. Rickwood said he has had interest from more than 30 schools but he wants to visit campuses before making his choice.
“I just feel visits are so important because it’s going to be a really important four years of my life,” said Rickwood.
His sister, Emily, choose the University of New Hampshire after her visit.
Rickwood said he has a plan regardless of whether he gets drafted by an NHL team.
“You never know but my plan right now is to go to Victoria for another year and then go to school,” he said.
Rickwood said he wants to keep improving.
“If I can make a living playing hockey, that’s what I want to do,” he said.
“The NHL is the end goal. That’s been the dream all along.”