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Earl Jessiman

I am a tenacious and forward-thinking executive with a deep-rooted passion for the sport of hockey, with over three decades of experience as a coach and manager to elite athletes, financial advisors and high net-worth clients. I am proud to have recently completed the Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Hockey Management program at Athabasca University, and have been recently awarded the Certified Hockey Professional (CHP) designation from the Business of Hockey Institute (BHI). My hockey background includes 4 years as a varsity player for the University of Pennsylvania and one year at Dalhousie University. I have been a Coach and General Manager in the AHL, WHL, and CIS. My academic background includes a BA from the University of Pennsylvania, a Bachelor of Physical Education from Dalhousie University, a Masters in Arts in Coaching from Western University, and an MBA in Hockey Management from Athabasca University. I have recently transitioned my financial advisory practice and looking forward to re-entering the hockey world.

Who is the Leader in Hockey Player Development? — Part 2

Earl Jessiman | August 28, 2019

This article is the second part of my study into the player development models of the six leading nations in international hockey. Part 1 focused on the models used by…

Categories International Hockey

Who is the Leader in Hockey Player Development? – Part 1

Earl Jessiman | August 22, 2019

This is a follow-up to my July 18, 2019 article entitled “CHL and Canadian Players Drafted Hits 10-Year Low”.The piece reviewed the NHL Draft results over the last 10 years…

Categories CHL, Editor's Choice, International Hockey

CHL and Canadian Players Drafted Hits 10-Year Low

Earl Jessiman | July 18, 2019

During the months leading up to the 2019 NHL Draft, the media focused on who would be the first-overall pick: American Jack Hughes or Finnish superstar Kaapo Kakko? Following that,…

Categories Editor's Choice, NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

The USNTDP: A Factory for NHL Draft Prospects

Earl Jessiman | June 28, 2019

The headlines leading up to the 2019 NHL Draft in Vancouver were focused on the top two ranked prospects, American Jack Hughes and Finnish star Kappo Kakko. While these players…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

NHL Draft Strategy: ‘For Need’ vs. ‘Best Available Player’

Earl Jessiman | June 14, 2019

The history of the NHL Entry Draft has shown that selecting players outside of the early rounds is a crap shoot, guesswork at best, or just plain luck. A study,…

Categories Editor's Choice, NHL Entry Draft, The Business of Hockey

Raphael Lavoie – 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Earl Jessiman | May 28, 2019

Raphael Lavoie 2018-19 Team: Halifax Mooseheads (#50) Date of Birth: September 25, 2000 Place of Birth: Chambly, QC Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 198 pounds Position: LW / RSNHL Draft Eligibility: 2019…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Nathan Légaré – 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Earl Jessiman | May 6, 2019

Nathan Légaré 2018-19 Team: Baie-Comeau Drakkar (#29) Date of Birth: January 11, 2001Place of Birth: Montreal, QCHt: 6 foot Wt: 205 poundsPosition: RWNHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible Rankings NHL…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Samuel Poulin – 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Earl Jessiman | April 16, 2019

Samuel Poulin 2018-19 Team: Sherbrooke Phoenix (#29) Date of Birth: February 25, 2001Place of Birth: Laval, QC, CANHt: 6’2” Wt: 206 lbs.Position: LWNHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible Rankings NHL…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Jakob Pelletier – 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Earl Jessiman | April 13, 2019

Jakob Pelletier 2018-19 Team: Moncton Wildcats (#11) Date of Birth: March 7, 2001 Place of Birth: Quebec, QCHt: 5’9” Wt: 161 lbs.Position: RWNHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible Rankings NHL…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Maxim Cajkovic – 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Earl Jessiman | April 4, 2019

Maxim Cajkovic 2018-19 Team: Saint John Sea Dogs (#88)Date of Birth: January 3, 2001Place of Birth: Bratislava, SlovakiaHt: 5’11” Wt: 186 lbs.Position: RWNHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible Rankings The…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

NHL Game Jersey Sponsorship: ‘Low Hanging Fruit’ Revenue Source

Earl Jessiman | March 24, 2019

Sponsorship advertising on team jerseys is not new to the NHL. The idea was test marketed by the league at The World Cup of Hockey in 2016. SAP, the German…

Categories The Business of Hockey

NHL Franchises Decide to be “Win Maximizers” or “Profit Maximizers”

Earl Jessiman | March 11, 2019

Before and during the NHL Trade Deadline, franchise decision-makers are forced to evaluate some factors that will affect the direction the organization will take for the remainder of the season.…

Categories The Business of Hockey, Trade Deadline
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