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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.

NHL Trade Deadline: “Buyers” Sellers” or “Traders”?

Earl Jessiman | February 22, 2019

The 2019 NHL Trade Deadline is around the corner, meaning team general managers will be busy over the next few days. Historically, GMs at this time of the season struggle…

Categories NHL Trade Analysis, The Business of Hockey, Trade Deadline

Flames Prospect Josh Healey Delivers Hits Both on and Off the Ice

Earl Jessiman | February 16, 2019

Josh Healey is both a professional hockey player and an entrepreneur who remembers the challenges he faced when he was younger and looking for direction in his hockey career. Because…

Categories Flames Prospects, Stockton Heat, The Business of Hockey

Is NHL Expansion to Europe Still on the Radar?

Earl Jessiman | February 2, 2019

In 2008, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly publicly acknowledged optimism that the NHL would have a permanent presence in Europe within the next 10 years. However, he suggested that the…

Categories International Hockey, The Business of Hockey

NHL Coaches to Receive More Bench Technology

Earl Jessiman | January 26, 2019

On Jan. 17, the NHL introduced a new technology that will be available in February to all 31 NHL teams and their coaching staffs. The NHL, in partnership with software…

Categories Advanced Stats, The Business of Hockey

NHL Loyalty Programs Reward Fans & Drive Data Collection

Earl Jessiman | January 22, 2019

I admit I am a loyalty card addict. I have been an Aeroplan member since 1985, maintained an Air Miles card for 23 years and faithfully collect Westjet Dollars through…

Categories The Business of Hockey

Dynamic Pricing Improves NHL Teams’ Bottom Lines

Earl Jessiman | January 12, 2019

The National Hockey League, unlike the other three major North American professional sports leagues, is highly dependent upon game-day revenues. Broadcast rights primarily drive revenues for Major League Baseball, the…

Categories The Business of Hockey

NHL Winter Classic: Digital Fan Engagement Leads to TV Rating Recovery

Earl Jessiman | January 5, 2019

The latest version of the NHL Winter Classic featuring the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins was played this week on Jan. 1 in front of 76,126 fans at Notre Dame Stadium,…

Categories The Business of Hockey, Winter Classic

Buyer Beware: NHL Player Contract Risk

Earl Jessiman | December 21, 2018

For over three decades, my most important role as an Investment Advisor was to reduce and mitigate investment risk while building client wealth. I achieved this by using a risk…

Categories The Business of Hockey

NHL Team Values Continue Steady Growth

Earl Jessiman | December 15, 2018

Owning an NHL franchise has proven to be a profitable business venture for the majority of owners of the league’s 31 member teams. On Dec. 4 the owners had just…

Categories The Business of Hockey

Quebec City’s Only Hope is a Relocation Franchise

Earl Jessiman | December 8, 2018

On June 22, 2016, the city of Las Vegas was awarded an NHL franchise by the League’s Board of Governors at their summer meetings. Billionaire Bill Foley paid $500 million…

Categories The Business of Hockey

NHL Prospect Development: Making an Educated Decision

Earl Jessiman | November 28, 2018

The competition to recruit elite hockey prospects amongst North American leagues is fierce. Those players who are looking to develop their skills and feed their professional aspirations, while laying the educational…

Categories The Business of Hockey

NHL General Manager Ethics and the Minimum Salary Cap Floor

Earl Jessiman | November 24, 2018

On June 21, 2018, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced the Team Payroll Range for the 2018-19 season. The upper limit, or salary cap, was set at $79.5 million while the…

Categories The Business of Hockey
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