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.
Author's Posts
Maxim Cajkovic - 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
April 4th, 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 NHL Central Scouting: 59thFuture Considerations: 50thBob McKenzie: 66th The number one pick in...
NHL Game Jersey Sponsorship: 'Low Hanging Fruit' Revenue Source
March 24th, 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 multinational software company, and an NHL corporate marketing partner, was the sponsorship advertiser for all the competing teams’ jerseys. This decision prompted widespread...
NHL Franchises Decide to be "Win Maximizers" or "Profit Maximizers"
March 11th, 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. First and foremost, they need to decide the team's chances of nailing down a playoff spot and what are the prospects of playing in multiple...
NHL Trade Deadline: "Buyers" Sellers" or "Traders"?
February 22nd, 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 to decide what strategy they will follow. The media has decided that GMs will be either “buyers” or “sellers” at the deadline, with the assigned...
Flames Prospect Josh Healey Delivers Hits Both on and Off the Ice
February 16th, 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 he was too small to be considered a serious prospect for the WHL, he decided to play in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) for the Sherwood Park...
Is NHL Expansion to Europe Still on the Radar?
February 2nd, 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 barriers to the NHL’s entry into Europe would be significant. He stated, “Those barriers include excessive travel, competition from established...
