Can anyone tell me what the difference is between being drafted and being tendered? They both seem the same to me.

Here is my take on it - FWIW - DRAFT (as in to be drafted) means that the player has not played jr at that level before (played B, but not A, not played at all, etc.) and a team drafts theplayer (e.g. his rights) for the upcoming season.
TENDER (as in he was tendered) means that the player has played at that level previously and was essentially claimed off waivers from the other team (not protected during the offseason)OR was not drafted, but the scouts from the team feel that the player has potential and want him for their team.

I may be slightly off in my definitions (its been a while) but I couldn't find clarification anywhere....hope this helps

Thanks, but I'm still a little confused.

I was just wondering because I personally know of drafted AND tendered players, who played midgets last season, but are now aged out of midgets.

How does being "protected" fit in with the words drafted and tendered? Since I don't know the specifics of any of them, they all just seem to be the same thing to me.

Check Network54.com and open Junior Hockey Connection. It is a discussion board for junior hockey - particularly the CSHL. Post your question there and you will get your answer.

Thanks hockeydad2

i signed up over there and could not find/gain access/etc to any junior hockey discussion/boards....any hints on how to find it?

Try typing in www.network54.com/forum/79251
That is what my browser bar says when on the homepage. Otherwise just type in network54.com then search junior hockey. The name of the forum is Junior Hockey Connection.

Also for an irreverent but funny sight regarding junior hockey check out
www.juniorhockeybible.com . Probably not good reading for young players, but if your old enough to play juniors, have a look.