let me get this straight.... you're trying out for team USA juniors? ie, to play in the world junior championships? Or do you mean the national development team in Ann Arbor?

screw the marines. and screw the NCAA. play in the OHL. You'll get 68 games a year, won't have to wear a cage and will have the chance to drop the gloves for the scouts. Email Mike Velucci of the Plymouth Whalers and ask him for a walk-on tryout. It's a top-notch club and is owned by Peter Karmanos. Chad LaRose played there and is now a Hurricane. I live 5 minutes from the compuware center in Plymouth and work in Ann Arbor so if you have any questions let me know.