Ep.8 | Insights From An Agent with Ian Pulver

In this episode we hear about the habits and traits of players who stand out, as well as the pitfalls players can fall victim too, from NHLPA Certified Agent, Ian Pulver.   As a lawyer and NHLPA Certified Agent, Ian Pulver is the founder of the well-known hockey player agency, Will Sports Group (WSG). WSG has become a major presence in the hockey industry representing and advising some of the best players in the world including Tyler Seguin, Mike Cammalleri, Thomas Chabot, and others.    Prior to forming WSG, Ian worked as a labour attorney at the NHLPA for 15 years. During his tenure at the NHLPA, Pulver participated in the negotiation drafting and enforcement of the 1992 (Strike), 1994 (Lockout) and the 2004 (Lockout) NHL Collective Bargaining Agreements. During his time with the NHLPA, he was the primary contact person interacting with players between 1991 and 2006.    Pulver has been recognized on several occasions by The Hockey News as one of the most influential people in hockey. Pulver from time to time makes appearances on sports radio shows to address major issues in the sports world, as his experience is unparalleled in the industry. He recently started his own podcast called "The Hockey News Storytellers" which is available across all platforms. This interview is fantastic for all players, parents, and coaches looking to better understand some of the “business” side of hockey, and how to prepare young players to get noticed in the scouting world.