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Insights for hockey agents and advisors

Eligibility rules, compliance updates, and best practices for player representation.

·10 min read

The Complete Guide to CHL-NCAA Eligibility Rules (2025-26)

The November 2024 NCAA Division I Council vote changed everything for CHL players pursuing NCAA hockey. Here's what agents, advisors, and families need to know about the new eligibility landscape.

·6 min read

How to Become an NHLPA Certified Agent: Requirements, Process, and What to Expect

Becoming an NHLPA certified agent is the first step to representing NHL players. Here's everything you need to know about the certification process, from eligibility to your first client.

·7 min read

How Hockey Agents Manage Their Roster: A Workflow Guide

What does a hockey agent actually do all day? This workflow guide breaks down how agents and advisors manage players, families, contracts, and compliance — and where most practices break down.

·6 min read

Draft Day Prep Checklist for Hockey Advisors and Agents

Draft season is the highest-stakes period in a hockey advisor's year. This checklist covers everything from 12 months out to draft day — for the NHL, OHL, WHL, QMJHL, and USHL drafts.

·7 min read

AHL and ECHL Contract Negotiation: What Hockey Agents Need to Know

AHL and ECHL contracts are the foundation of most hockey agents' practices. Here's how the contracts are structured, what's negotiable, and how to manage the process efficiently.

·7 min read

Why Hockey Agents Need a CRM (Not a Spreadsheet)

Most hockey agents run their practice on spreadsheets and text threads. Here's why that stops working — and what a purpose-built CRM actually changes about your day-to-day.