INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY AGENCY №037

We deeply study each player's potential to find the best path to success. Our decisions are based not only on the current situation, but also on the forecast of the hockey market development.

We have something that others do not - a global network of contacts that allows us not only to find options, but to create new opportunities for our clients. We know how the hockey market works in each country, understand the cultural and legal intricacies, and use this to ensure that your transition is flawless.

ABOUT US

We are proud to play a key role in the professional hockey careers of players, providing comprehensive support and expertise in the world of hockey. Our mission is to help you focus on the game, while we handle all the organizational and commercial aspects of your career.

TOP LEVEL LOBBY: OUR PARTNERS IN VARIOUS LEAGUES IN EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA TRUST US, KNOWING THAT OUR PLAYERS ARE THE FUTURE OF THEIR TEAMS.

DEEP ANALYTICS AND GAME INSIGHT: WE OFFER NOT JUST AGENT SUPPORT, BUT AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE DYNAMICS OF A HOCKEY CAREER. WE GUIDE YOU EVERY STEP, HELPING YOU MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS.

YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR SOLE GOAL. WE DON’T JUST ASSIST IN TRANSACTIONS – WE CREATE PLATFORMS FOR YOU TO WIN. OUR CLIENTS KNOW THEY CAN RELY ON US IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCE, FROM COMPLEX CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS TO DAILY SUPPORT.

We act as your trusted person, providing a full range of services for a successful and long-term career. Our professional approach and deep understanding of the hockey industry make us a reliable partner for players,

We provide professional advice on legal issues related to contracts and other obligations.

Based on your career goals and potential, we help you find the right teams or leagues to join. With our extensive experience and contacts in the industry, we provide you with the best opportunities for development and advancement.

We help with personal issues such as moving, adapting to a new team or country. We understand how important comfort is off the ice, and we do everything possible to ensure that your personal well-being is always at the highest level.

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We provide individual advice on skill development, coaching and other aspects that affect your professional growth. We work with you on a career strategy so that you can reach new heights in the world of hockey.

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We represent your interests when negotiating terms with clubs. Our specialists strive to achieve the best financial and professional conditions, ensuring you maximum benefit and security in contracts.

CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS

WE WILL ASSESS YOUR LEVEL OF PLAY, POINT OUT THE GROWTH AREAS AND TELL YOU HOW TO BECOME BETTER

THANKS TO A DEEP ANALYSIS OF YOUR MATCHES WE WILL BE ABLE TO SELECT A CLUB ACCORDING TO YOUR LEVEL OF PLAY

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PARTNER TEAMS

YOUTH LEAGUES

Most ECHL teams have partnerships with NHL and AHL clubs, giving players a direct path to higher levels of professional hockey.
NHL players from the ECHL: Approximately 720 former ECHL players have played in the NHL.

The league provides medical and educational support programs, allowing players to not only develop on the ice, but also to pursue an education or further training.

The high level of popularity of the games, arenas with thousands of people, and fan support create an atmosphere close to what players can expect in the major leagues.

ECHL (East Coast Hockey League)

• Year founded: 1988
• Number of teams: 28 (including teams from the USA and Canada)
• Geography: Teams are based in North America, including cities such as Atlanta, Georgia, Toledo, Ohio, Orlando, Florida, etc. There are also Canadian teams, for example, in Newfoundland.

Career development: This is one of the shortest paths for players in the AHL and NHL. The league is widely used by scouts to find new PLAYERS. Most of the coaches in the ECHL have experience in the NHL or AHL, which helps players adapt faster to high demands.

ADULT LEAGUE

USHL (United States Hockey League)

• Founded: 1979
• Number of Teams: 16
• Geography: The league covers several states in the Midwestern United States, including Iowa, Nebraska, Michigan, Ohio, and Minnesota.

The USHL is the premier Tier I junior hockey league in the United States, recognized by USA Hockey. The league is divided into two divisions, the East and West. The USHL is one of the premier leagues for NHL and NCAA Division I scouts.

Most USHL players use the league as a stepping stone to college. FOR EXAMPLE, more than 50% of USHL players receive scholarships from colleges. Approximately 300 former USHL players have been drafted into the NHL.

NCDC (National Collegiate Development Conference)

• Year founded: 2017
• Number of teams: 13
• Geography: The league covers the states of New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey and other states in the northeastern United States.

NCDC is a free junior Tier II league, the LEAGUE is focused on preparing players for university programs, primarily NCAA Division I.

Unlike many other Tier III leagues, players in the NCDC do not pay to participate, which makes it attractive to talented hockey players who aspire to get into the NCAA.

The league is governed by the same structures as the USPHL, to which it belongs.

NAHL (North American Hockey League)

• Year founded: 1975
• Number of teams: 32
• Geography: NAHL teams are located in various states of the United States, including Texas, Minnesota, Michigan, Alaska, and others. The league is divided into 4 divisions: Central, East, South, and Midwest.

The NAHL is one of two major Tier II junior leagues in the United States. The league is an important source for NCAA teams and professional leagues. Each season, hundreds of NAHL players receive scholarships to play in NCAA Division I.

The NAHL does not have official farm clubs in the NHL, but many players, having proven themselves, attract the attention of scouts from the NHL, AHL, and ECHL. More than 300 players in the 2022-2023 season received scholarships from universities.

NA3HL (North American 3 Hockey League)

• Year founded: 2010
• Number of teams: 34
• Geography: The league covers 14 states in the United States, with teams located in the Midwest and Northeast. The league is divided into several divisions, such as Central, West, and North.

NA3HL is a Tier III junior league, The LEAGUE teams are closely affiliated with the NAHL, allowing players to advance to higher leagues through a system of scouting and player development.

USPHL Premier (United States Premier Hockey League)

• Year Founded: 2013
• Number of Teams: 60+ Teams
• Geography: The USPHL Premier has teams spread across the United States, covering many regions from the East Coast to the central part of the country. This allows many young players to compete without having to travel long distances.

The USPHL is a platform for players who are looking to gain the attention of scouts from NCAA Division I and III universities, as well as professional leagues such as the NAHL and ECHL.

USPHL Elite (United States Premier Hockey League)

• Year founded: 2013
• Number of teams: 20+ teams
• Geography: USPHL Elite includes teams located primarily on the East Coast and Central United States.

USPHL Elite is a preparatory level for the USPHL Premier league. It is played by young players who want to develop and move on to a higher level in the USPHL or other leagues. Strong players can be noticed by scouts from other junior leagues.

EHL (Eastern Hockey League)

• Year Founded: 2013
• Number of Teams: 19
• Geography: The EHL primarily covers the northeastern United States, including New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

The EHL is a Tier III junior league that focuses on preparing players for college programs. The LEAGUE is closely tied to college programs and is considered one of the premier leagues for preparing for NCAA Division III.

Most EHL players aspire to attend college and participate in NCAA Division III programs. The league offers a great path for those who want to combine hockey and education.

SPHL (Southern Professional Hockey League)

• Year founded: 2004
• Number of teams: 10
• Geography: The teams are located in the southern states of the United States, such as Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Tennessee, Mississippi. Examples of teams are Huntsville Havoc, Peoria Rivermen, Knoxville Ice Bears.

The SPHL is not directly affiliated with the NHL or AHL. However, many players use this league as a stepping stone to the ECHL or even the AHL. Some teams may enter into unofficial agreements with clubs in higher leagues to give players an opportunity to prove themselves.

The SPHL is easier for young and inexperienced players to get into, making it a great launching pad for those just starting their professional careers.

FPHL (Federal Prospects Hockey League)

• Founded: 2010
• Number of Teams: 10
• Geography: Teams are located in the Northeast and Midwest, with some teams in the Southern states. Examples of teams are the Danbury Hat Tricks (Connecticut), Watertown Wolves (New York), and Columbus River Dragons (Georgia).

The FPHL works closely with local youth programs and hockey schools to help grow hockey locally and connect with young players.

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DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE

THE STRONGEST YOUTH LEAGUE IN THE WORLD

The CHL comprises 60 teams, each representing a different region of Canada and the United States. The league is divided into three main divisions:

The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is the largest and most prestigious junior hockey league in the world, providing young talent with the opportunity to develop and showcase their skills at the highest level. The league offers various financial support programs and scholarships for its players. These programs help athletes pay for their studies and other expenses, which is especially important for those who combine a hockey career with an education and
Life off the ice

The CHL is aimed at players between the ages of 16 and 20. Playing in the CHL provides excellent preparation for the transition to professional hockey. The league helps players adapt to the high demands they will face at the NHL level or in other professional leagues around the world.

YOUTH LEAGUES

Western Hockey League (WHL): Comprises teams from western Canada and the northwestern United States.

Ontario Hockey League (OHL): Comprises teams based in Ontario and some American states.

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL): Comprises teams from Quebec and Atlantic Canada.

The British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) is one of the premier junior hockey leagues in Canada, known for its high level of competition and player development. The BCHL provides a unique platform for young hockey players to achieve their goals both on and off the ice.

League Structure
The BCHL is made up of 18 teams located in British Columbia. The league is divided into three divisions: Interior, Mainland, and Island. These teams compete against each other in the regular season and playoffs to determine the league champions.

Age Categories and Selection
The BCHL is aimed at players aged 16 to 20. Teams are selected through open tryouts and a draft, where teams select promising players from junior leagues and high school teams.

The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) is one of the premier junior hockey leagues in Canada, known for its high level of competition and the development of young athletes. Playing in the AJHL provides excellent preparation for the high-demand leagues they will face at the NCAA level.

League Structure
The AJHL consists of 16 teams based in various cities across the province of Alberta. The league is divided into two divisions: North and South. These teams compete against each other in the regular season and playoffs to determine the league champion.

Age Categories and Selection
The AJHL is aimed at players aged 16 to 20. Teams are selected through open tryouts and a draft, where teams select promising players from junior leagues, high school and youth teams

The Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) is ANOTHER high-level junior hockey league in Canada.

League Structure
The OJHL consists of 21 teams located in various cities across the province of Ontario. The league is divided into four divisions: Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, and Southeast. Teams compete against each other in the regular season and playoffs to determine the league champion.

Age Categories and Selection
The OJHL is aimed at players aged 16 to 20. Teams are selected through open tryouts and a draft.

Quebec Junior Hockey League (QJHL)

League Structure
The QJHL is made up of 12 teams located in various cities throughout the province of Quebec. These teams compete against each other in the regular season and playoffs to determine the league champion.

Age Categories and Selection
The QJHL is aimed at players aged 16 to 21. Teams are selected through open tryouts and a draft.

The Maritime Junior Hockey League (MJAHL) A-League is a junior A hockey league under the auspices of Hockey Canada and part of the Canadian Junior Hockey League.

League Structure
The MJAHL consists of 12 teams based in the Atlantic provinces of Canada: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.

Age Categories and Selection
The MJAHL is aimed at players aged 16 to 20. Selection for teams is carried out through open tryouts and a draft.

Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL)

League Structure
The MJHL is made up of 13 teams located in cities across the province of Manitoba. These teams compete against each other in the regular season and playoffs to determine the league champion.

Age Categories and Selection
The MJHL is for players aged 16 to 20. Teams are selected through open tryouts and a draft.

Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL). The league was founded in 1962 and has continued to grow since then, providing young players with a solid foundation to develop. Over the decades, the NOJHL has developed players who have gone on to play in the NCAA, OHL (Ontario Hockey League), professional leagues in Europe and the NHL.

League Structure
The NOJHL consists of 12 teams based in various cities throughout northern Ontario.

Age Categories and Selection
The NOJHL is aimed at players aged 16 to 20. Teams are selected through open tryouts and the draft.

Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL). The LEAGUE is a Junior A league, meaning it has a high level of competition and competitiveness comparable to other major Canadian junior leagues such as the AJHL or BCHL.

League Structure
The SJHL consists of 12 teams located in various cities across the province of Saskatchewan.

Age Categories and Selection
The SJHL is aimed at players aged 16 to 20. Teams are selected through open tryouts and a draft

The Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League (GMHL) is an independent junior hockey league based in Canada.

The league was founded in 2006 and has since established itself as an attractive alternative to traditional junior leagues, offering players the opportunity to continue developing at a high level from the ages of 16 to 21.

League Features
The GMHL is different from most other junior leagues in that it is independent. This means that the league is not governed by Hockey Canada. However, it still attracts the attention of NCAA scouts. As an independent league, the GMHL offers a lot of flexibility in terms of player registration and league participation. It is open to players who are not affiliated with Hockey Canada programs.

League Structure
The league has over 25 teams located throughout Canada, primarily in Ontario and Alberta. The GMHL is divided into several divisions where teams compete against each other during the regular season and playoffs.

In addition, the presence of strong coaching schools and support at the state level make Belarus an attractive platform for the careers of both local and foreign players.

The Major League is the second most important division of Belarusian hockey, IN ITS ESSENCE THE YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE COUNTRY. The Major League teams actively work with young people, ensuring the continuous development of hockey players and their preparation for more serious CHALLENGES.

The Extra League is the top division in the Belarusian hockey league system, featuring the country's strongest teams. The level of play in the Extra League is quite high thanks to the participation of experienced players, many of whom have international experience, including playing in the KHL and VHL. The league also attracts foreign players, which increases its competitiveness and entertainment value.

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TEAMS IN THE MAJOR LEAGUE

TEAMS IN THE EXTRA LEAGUE

PROFESSIONAL LEAGUES

The youth league is becoming an important stepping stone to the PRO HOKEI LIGASY and even beyond. Many players who started their careers in the JASTAR HOKEI LIGASY receive contracts with professional clubs, and some continue to develop on the international stage.

JASTAR HOKEI LIGASY —This is not just a youth league, it is a platform for the development of future stars of Kazakhstan hockey. Young players under 21 can hone their skills here, prove themselves and gain valuable playing experience.

PRO HOKEI LIGASY is the pinnacle of professional hockey in Kazakhstan. For players seeking to reach a new level, RESULTANT play in this league provides an opportunity to prove their skills, as well as an opportunity to get into the sight of international clubs, especially from RUSSIA and Europe. The league is actively developing, its popularity is growing not only in Kazakhstan, but also beyond its borders, which opens up great prospects for hockey players.

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TEAMS IN JASTAR HOKEI LIGASY

TEAMS IN PRO HOKEI LIGASY

PROFESSIONAL LEAGUES

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YOUTH LEAGUE

ADULT LEAGUE

PROFESSIONAL LEAGUES

Tipos Extraliga

• Year founded: 1993
• Number of teams: 12 teams
• Geography: Tipos Extraliga teams are located all over Slovakia, with main clubs in cities such as Bratislava, Košice, Nitra and Zvolen.

The Tipos Extraliga is the top division of hockey in the country and the main professional league. Both local Slovak players and foreign players play here, making the league an important platform for the development of national hockey.

The league actively participates in international tournaments such as the Champions Hockey League (CHL). This helps Slovak clubs compete on the European stage and develop players for international competitions.

FOR HOCKEY PLAYERS WHO PLAY IN THIS LEAGUE THERE IS A PATH TO THE KHL, NHL and leading European leagues.

Slovenská hokejová liga (SHL)

• Year founded: 1993
• Number of teams: 13 teams
• Geography: SHL teams are located in various cities throughout Slovakia, including Liptovsky Mikuláš, Prešov, Topoľčany and Dubnica nad Váhom.

Slovenská hokejová liga is the second-highest hockey division in the country, and the main goal of this league is to prepare players for the Tipos Extraliga and give them the opportunity to get more playing time.

The league focuses on developing young players who can prove themselves and get a chance to move up to higher divisions, and is also home to experienced players who continue their careers in professional hockey.

2. Slovenská hokejová liga

• Number of teams: 15 TEAMS
• Geography: The league covers smaller cities in Slovakia. Clubs are based in smaller towns such as Brezno, Ruzomberok and Spisska Nová Ves.

2. Slovenská hokejová liga is the third-tier league in Slovakia. It is a league for young hockey players AND PLAYERS WHO ARE NOT YET READY FOR MORE SERIOUS COMPETITION.

Players who excel at the 2. Slovenská hokejová liga level can be invited to teams in higher divisions, making the league an important stepping stone for those who aspire to build a hockey career in Slovakia.

The league also plays an important role in supporting hockey culture in smaller towns and regions where hockey is part of the local identity.

Extraliga juniorov U20

• Number of teams: 13 teams representing junior teams of clubs MOSTLY from Tipos Extraliga.
• Geography: Extraliga juniorov U20 teams are spread throughout Slovakia, representing junior programs of leading clubs.

This is the highest junior league in Slovakia for players under 20 years old. The main goal of the league is to prepare young hockey players for a professional career in Tipos Extraliga, as well as for international competitions and the NHL draft.

This league is an important platform for the selection of players for national teams of different ages, including the main Slovakian team.

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YOUTH LEAGUE

ADULT LEAGUE

PROFESSIONAL LEAGUES

Erste Liga

• Year founded: 2008 (originally as MOL Liga, then renamed to Erste Liga in 2017)
• Number of teams: 10 teams
• Geography: The league includes teams from Hungary and Romania, making it a multinational league. Teams are located in major Hungarian cities such as Budapest, Debrecen, Győr, as well as Romanian cities such as Braşov and Csikszeda.

Erste Liga is the top division of Hungarian ice hockey and one of the most important championships in the region. The league provides a platform for Hungarian and Romanian professional players, as well as foreign players, which raises the level of competition.

Players who prove themselves in the Erste Liga can get the opportunity to move to leagues such as DHL, VHL, ICEHL and other European championships.

The league is an important source of players for the Hungarian and Romanian national teams participating in the world championships and Olympic qualifications.

Andersen Liga

• Year founded: 2015
• Number of teams: 12 teams
• Geography: Andersen Liga includes teams from Hungary, which are mainly based in smaller cities and suburbs.

Andersen Liga - serves as an important stepping stone for young players who have yet to prove their skills at the top league level. The biggest advantage of the league is the opportunity for young hockey players to gain playing experience and prepare for a possible move to the Erste Liga.

Andersen Liga also provides a platform for participation in national and regional tournaments, which supports the hockey culture in Hungary.

Hungary U21 (Молодежная лига Венгрии)

• Number of teams: 12 teams
• Geography: Hungary U21 teams include youth squads from clubs in the Erste Liga and other clubs involved in youth development in Hungarian hockey. They are based all over the country, including Budapest, Székesfehérvár and Miskolc.

Hungary U21 is the top youth league in Hungary, for players under 21 years of age. The league provides players with the opportunity to develop in a high-level competitive environment and prepare for the transition to professional hockey.

The league is closely linked to professional clubs and their academies, ensuring a smooth transition for young players into adult hockey. Hungary U21 is also a platform for selection of players for the Hungarian youth and national teams that participate in international competitions.