About
Welcome to 9 Hockey Management
9 Hockey Management is a European based agency that specialises in representing and managing professional ice hockey players.
We provide a wide range of services, including placement sourcing, contract negotiations, and personal development. Through strategic representation and a deep network of industry connections, 9 Hockey Management has established itself as a key player in the minor pro hockey market.
More about 9 Hockey Management
Since our creation in 2007, 9 Hockey Management has built a remarkable legacy by securing client placements in professional leagues throughout the world. Notable placements include former NHLers, players who represent their countries at an international level, plus coaches who have brought championships to their teams.
Placement History
Over the past 20 years, 9 Hockey Management has successfully placed more than 200 players, helping athletes advance their hockey careers at various different levels:
2026/27
Ryan Coughlin from Mercyhurst Uni (NCAA) to Corsaires de Nantes (FFHG Div 1)
Thomas Couture from Acadia University (USports) to Hockey Club Meran/o (AlpsHL)
Charles Farmer from Corsaires de Nantes (FFHG Div 1) to Basingstoke Bison (NIHL)
Mike Flanagan from Manchester Storm (EIHL) to Odense Bulldogs (Metal Ligaen)
Nicolas Hurtubise from Concordia Stingers (USports) to Dogs de Cholet (FFHG Div 1)
Janne Jokinen from MK Lightning (NIHL) to Smoke Eaters Geleen (Eredivisie)
Ethan Langenegger from Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL) to Corsaires de Nantes (FFHG Div 1)
Frederic Potvin from Valenciennes (FFHG Div 1) to Black Dragons Erfurt (Oberliga)
Charlie Risk from Huntsville Havoc (SPHL) to Basingstoke Bison (NIHL)
Dylan Schives from University of Windsor (USports) to Ritten Baum (AlpsHL)
Carl Stankowski from University of Calgary (USports) to Dundee Stars (EIHL)
Dershahn Stewart from Coventry Blaze (EIHL) to Solway IHC (NIHL)
Scout Truman from Savannah Ghost Pirates (ECHL) to Diables Rouges de Briancon (Ligue Magnus)
Luke Zazula from Acadia University (USports) to Corsaires de Nantes (FFHG Div 1)
2025/26
Mathieu Desautels from Albatros de Brest (FFHG Div 1) to Hijs Hokej Den Haag (CEHL)
Jimi Jalonen from GKS Katowice (PHL) to Anglet Hormandi (Ligue Magnus)
Brandon McNally from Tohoku Free Blades (Asian League) to Hockey Club Aosta (IHL)
Nikita Melnichuk from Fehérvár Hockey Academy 19 (Erste Liga) to SC Csíkszereda (Erste Liga)
Vincent Milot-Ouellet from University of Québec-Trois-Rivières (USports) to Ramparts de Tours (FFHG Div 1)
Charlie Risk from Huntsville Havoc (SPHL) to SC Riessersee (Oberliga)
2012/13
Jeff Caister from Greenville Road Warriors (ECHL) to Fife Flyers (EIHL)
Ryan Corry from Penscola Ice Flyers (SPHL) to Lions de Lyon (FFHG Div 1)
John Gordon from HYS Den Haag (Eredivisie) to EV Fussen (Oberliga)
Toms Hartmanis from Fife Flyers (EIHL) to Braehead Clan (EIHL)
Jay Latulippe from Tilburg Trappers (Eredivise) to Chamonix Hockey Club (Ligue Magnus)
Don Nichols from SV Kaltern (Serie A2) to Tilburg Trappers (Eredivisie)
Brent Patry from Chamonix Hockey Club (Ligue Magnus) to HC Neumarkt Egna (Serie A2)
Brent Patry from HC Neumarkt Egna (Serie A2) to Edinburgh Capitals (EIHL)
Dominic Perna from HC Neumarkt Egna (Serie A2) to Ritten Sport (Serie A)
Steve Pelletier from HC Neumarkt Egna (Serie A2) to SV Kaltern (Serie A2)
Josh Prudden from WSV Sterzing (Serie A) to Tilburg Trappers (Eredivisie)
Sami Ryhanen from Nottingham Panthers (EIHL) to Dundee Stars (EIHL)
Nico Sacchetti from University of Minnesota (NCAA) to HYS Den Haag (Eredivisie)
2011/12
Troy Barnes from SV Kaltern (Serie A2) to Hockey Pergine (Serie A2)
Jaroslav Cesky from Bracknell Bees (EPIHL) to Swindon Wildcats (EPIHL)
Shawn Collymore from Ontario Reign (ECHL) to Smoke Eaters Geleen (Eredivisie)
Nathan Craze from Belfast Giants (EIHL) to Edinburgh Capitals (EIHL)
John Gordon from HYS Den Haag (Eredivisie) to Coventry Blaze (EIHL)
Toms Hartmanis from Newcastle Vipers (EIHL) to Fife Flyers (EIHL)
Tommy Lange from Toledo Walleye (ECHL) to Turnhout Ice Caps (Eredivisie)
Jay Latulippe from Dundee Stars (EIHL) to Tilburg Trappers (Eredivisie)
Tyler Melancon from University of Lethbridge (CIS) to HYC Herentals (Eredivisie)
Josh Mizerek from HYS Den Haag (Eredivisie) to Hull Stingrays (EIHL)
Josh Prudden from Belfast Giants (EIHL) to WSV Sterzing (Serie A)
Sami Ryhanen from AaB IsHockey (Metal Ligaen) to Nottingham Panthers (EIHL)
Colin Shields from Belfast Giants (EIHL) to Pinguoins de Morzine-Avoriaz (Ligue Magnus)
Dustin Wood from Anyang Halla (Asian League) to Coventry Blaze (EIHL)
2010/11
Marc Belanger from Arizona Sundogs (CHL) to Ducs de Angers (Ligue Magnus)
Maxime Boisclair from Corpus Christi IceRays (CHL) to Dauphins d’Épinal (Ligue Magnus)
Mike Burgoyne from Missouri Mavericks (CHL) to HYS Den Haag (Eredivisie)
Ben Campbell from Newcastle Vipers (EIHL) to Guildford Flames (EPIHL)
Peter Cartwright from Groningen Grizzlies (Eredivisie) to Dundee Stars (EIHL)
Dan Ceman from SønderjyskE (Metal Ligaen) to Dundee Stars (EIHL)
Andy Contois from Eispirarten Crimmitshau (DEL2) to Morrums GoIS (SVG Div 1)
Paul Deniset from AaB IsHockey (Metal Ligaen) to Gothiques de Amiens (Ligue Magnus)
Jerramie Domish from Newcastle Vipers (EIHL) to Sheffield Steelers (EIHL)
Jussi Heikkinen from IF Björklöven (Allsvenskan) to HC Neumarkt Egna (Serie A2)
Brent Hughes from Newcastle Vipers (EIHL) to Dundee Stars (EIHL)
Rob Jarvis from Corpus Christi IceRays (ECHL) to Ducs de Dijon (Ligue Magnus)
Tyler Kindle from Stockton Thunders (ECHL) to Newcastle Vipers (EIHL)
David Longstaff from Newcastle Vipers (EIHL) to Guildford Flames (EPIHL)
Jez Lundin from Newcastle Vipers (EIHL) to Guildford Flames (EPIHL)
Dale Mahovsky from University of Alberta (CIS) to Newcastle Vipers (EIHL)
Mike McLean from Quad City Mallards (CHL) to Coventry Blaze (EIHL)
Don Nichols from HYS Den Haag (Eredivisie) to SV Kaltern (Serie A2)
Ben O’Connor from Edinburgh Capitals (EIHL) to Pinguoins de Morzine-Avoriaz (Ligue Magnus)
Brent Patry from Heerenveen Flyers (Eredivisie) to Chamonix Hockey Club (Ligue Magnus)
Wylie Rogers from Rio Grande Killer Bees (CHL) to Heerenveen Flyers (Eredivisie)
John Schwarz from Las Vegas Wranglers (ECHL) to Newcastle Vipers (EIHL)
Kyle Sibley from Manglerud Stars (Eliteserien) to Newcastle Vipers (EIHL)
Jason Tejchma from Newcastle Vipers (EIHL) to Smoke Eaters Geleen (Eredivisie)
Kevin Young from Eindhoven Kemphanen (Eredivisie) to Etoile Noire de Strasbourg (Ligue Magnus)
2009/10
Casey Bartzen from Smoke Eaters Geleen (Eredivisie) to Bisons de Neuilly-sur-Marne (Ligue Magnus)
Daryl Bat from Tilburg Trappers (Eredivisie) to HYS Den Haag (Eredivisie)
Jaroslav Cesky from Chamonix Hockey Club (Ligue Magnus) to Bracknell Bees (EPIHL)
Jerramie Domish from Fresno Falcons (ECHL) to Newcastle Vipers (EIHL)
Brent Hughes from Basingstoke Bison (EIHL) to Newcastle Vipers (EIHL)
Jan Krajicek from Romford Raiders (EPIHL) to Swindon Wildcats (EPIHL)
Ryan Mahrle from Bakersfield Condors (ECHL) to Newcastle Vipers (EIHL)
Don Nichols from Tilburg Trappers (Eredivisie) to HYS Den Haag (Eredivisie)
2008/09
Rane Carnegie from Mississippi Riverkings (CHL) to Bisons de Neuilly-sur-Marne (Ligue Magnus)
Duncan Dalmao from Starbulls Rosenheim (Oberliga) to HYS Den Haag (Eredivisie)
Ed Hill from Alaska Aces (ECHL) to Nottingham Panthers (EIHL)
Rod Hinks from Bietigheim Steelers (Bundesliga) to Cardiff Devils (EIHL)
Joel Petkoff from Swindon Wildcats (EPIHL) to EC Peiting (Oberliga)
Mark Stewart from Chelmsford Chieftains (EPIHL) to Romford Raiders (EPIHL)
2007/08
Ales Parez from Manchester Phoenix (EIHL) to Milton Keynes Lightning (EPIHL)
Mark Stewart from Sheffield Scimitars (EPIHL) to Manglerud Stars (1.divisjon)
David Vychodil from Manchester Phoenix (EIHL) to Coventry Blaze (EIHL)
