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Should hockey players have agents...

Post by kniven » Fri Dec 27, 2019 11:50 am

Youth and high school hockey....
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thefatcat
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Re: Should hockey players have agents...

Post by thefatcat » Fri Dec 27, 2019 1:52 pm

Lay off of the weed...

WarmUpTheBus
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Re: Should hockey players have agents...

Post by WarmUpTheBus » Fri Dec 27, 2019 2:29 pm

Absolutely! They should also have personal chefs, valets, sports psychologists and a posse.

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Post by Stang5280 » Fri Dec 27, 2019 4:05 pm

Many of the elite prospects already do have advisors or consultants, which are essentially agents by another name. It’s far less common among MSHSL players compared to the AAA and major junior ranks.

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Post by SEC Scotty » Fri Dec 27, 2019 4:37 pm

High School players? Don’t get me started.

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Post by edgeless2 » Fri Dec 27, 2019 7:12 pm

It’s a real thing. Has been for 8-9 years.

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Post by O-townClown » Fri Dec 27, 2019 10:50 pm

Yes. Best guideline for this I've seen is from College Hockey, Inc. that suggests a family advisor if the player is an NHL Draft prospect.
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Re: Should hockey players have agents...

Post by edgeless2 » Fri Dec 27, 2019 11:14 pm

O-townClown wrote:
Fri Dec 27, 2019 10:50 pm
Yes. Best guideline for this I've seen is from College Hockey, Inc. that suggests a family advisor if the player is an NHL Draft prospect.
You may want to start with this guy

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Re: Should hockey players have agents...

Post by Zamman » Sat Dec 28, 2019 11:10 am

hell I see agents and scouts at all mite events.

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Re: Should hockey players have agents...

Post by blueblood » Sat Dec 28, 2019 4:24 pm

Only if you’re a pro
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Re: Should hockey players have agents...

Post by O-townClown » Sat Dec 28, 2019 11:14 pm

blueblood wrote:
Sat Dec 28, 2019 4:24 pm
Only if you’re a pro
Very poor advice. Future pros without a family advisor really run the risk of being less informed and unprepared for things that come their way. There are so many solid guys that take on clients at no cost, why would a sure-fire NHL pick not use their services in their draft year?
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Post by blueblood » Sat Dec 28, 2019 11:50 pm

the question was “Do players need agents?” not “Do players need advisers?”

There’s a difference OTC.
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Re: Should hockey players have agents...

Post by O-townClown » Sun Dec 29, 2019 12:11 am

blueblood wrote:
Sat Dec 28, 2019 11:50 pm
the question was “Do players need agents?” not “Do players need advisers?”

There’s a difference OTC.
Yes. Semantics. The guys who do valid family adviser work are registered player agents.

Not sure why any of this matters. Seems like a stupid post on a HS message board. There are so few kids in that world and hundreds of great kids who are really good hockey players that make HS hockey in Minnesota so wonderful. Amazing few days that serves as a reminder for how lucky people are here. Best model anywhere.
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Re: Should hockey players have agents...

Post by HockeyCrazy1970 » Thu Jan 02, 2020 11:24 pm

A talented player looking to play juniors or college should get help between their Soph/Jr year or in their U16AAA year. They start getting bombarded with camp invites and tryouts plus June before Junior year in high school colleges can officially talk to them. They need to be getting sound advice about grades, and ACT/SAT, the NCAA Clearinghouse, how to talk to coaches and scouts, the USHL and NAHL drafts, staying and playing HS vs sitting the bench early in juniors. They may get approached by Canadian teams which sounds great but ruins NCAA eligibility. A good advisor helps them navigate the long-term goal vs the short-term ego boosting carrot.

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Re: Should hockey players have agents...

Post by GoldenBear » Fri Jan 03, 2020 8:41 am

If your kid is pretty good, (will play Juniors in States, the "W" or college hockey) ask your friends at the rink, your coach, high school counselor. You will get enough information to navigate the process. If your kid is very good, ask your friends at the rink, your coach, high school counselor, a friend who has a son who is playing college hockey. You will get enough information to navigate the process. Golden Rule, you don't receive any benefit and you don't pay anyone, you will be fine. Also, these kids probably will be participating in the 15's, 16's and or 17's or Elite League. During this process the parents and kids will be told numerous times about the process and what can and can't be done. You can also look at the NCAA Clearinghouse website to get all the information you need. GB

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