Forward Hockey assists clients in realizing their philanthropic goals, whether by establishing new nonprofits or managing existing organizations, or to support charitable causes that have deep personal connections to them.
Philanthropy
Forward Hockey hosts professional and college camps each summer in Wisconsin, aimed at helping athletes reach their potential. Key features of the camps include:
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Hands-On Mentoring: Professional players mentor younger athletes, sharing valuable experience.
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Professional Coaching and Exposure: Players receive personalized instruction from professional coaches and gain exposure to scouts and management.
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World-Class Competition: The camps attract top athletes, fostering a competitive environment both on the ice and in training.
Forward Hockey Pro & College Camps
In case of unexpected crises which require quick action and litigation, Forward Hockey has the right expertise to successfully protect our clients’ reputations and careers. We work closely with our clients in responding to and handling crisis challenges, and have relationships with numerous leading crisis PR firms and strategic advisory groups.
Media Relations & Crisis Support
We partner with respected insurance providers in the US and Canada to offer athletes suitable coverage at competitive rates, ensuring protection against unforeseen events.
Disability Insurance
We collaborate with Licari, Larsen & Co. LTD, where Nick Licari, a CPA, helps professional hockey players navigate complex tax issues due to his expertise and background in hockey. Prior to joining Licari, Larsen & Co. LTD, Nick was a four-year letter winner in Men's Ice Hockey at the University of Wisconsin, where he helped lead the Badgers to a NCAA National Championship in 2006.
US & Canadian Tax Preparation
Forward Hockey strives to identify the best playing opportunities and negotiate the best contracts possible for its clients. We are highly experienced in navigation all parts of the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement process and governing policies that impact negotiations, including salary arbitration cases, and the many factors that determine a player's market value.
Along with the NHL and related minor league contracts, Forward Hockey has negotiated contracts in various European professional leagues, including the DEL, Swedish Elite League, and Finnish Elite League. With Forward Hockey by their side, players know that whether it’s an entry-level Standard Player Contract or a July 1st unrestricted free agent contract, we have the expertise and provide the support that they need most.
Contract Negotiations
Forward Hockey prioritizes player and family goals by offering honest information to help make informed career decisions in hockey and academics. With strong relationships with coaches, teams, and leagues across North America and Europe, we provide tailored insights about specific players instead of generic advice.
Career Counseling & Advisement
Forward Hockey helps players supplement their income through strategic endorsement contracts while maintaining their training schedules. Over the years, we have created valuable partnerships with brands like Bauer and Warrior and offer business planning services, exemplified by the successful launch of the Andy Greene Hockey School in Trenton, Michigan, started in 2011.
Marketing & Endorsements
The NHL Draft Combine tests and interviews selected athletes as determined by NHL Central Scouting. Forward Hockey prepares its clients for physical testing and the interview process. We leverage proven best practices to help players make the best off-ice impression on NHL teams and boost their overall value before the NHL draft.
NHL Draft Combine & Interview Preparation
Career Counseling & Advisement
Forward Hockey prioritizes player and family goals by offering honest information to help make informed career decisions in hockey and academics. With strong relationships with coaches, teams, and leagues across North America and Europe, we provide tailored insights about specific players instead of generic advice.
Contract Negotiations
Forward Hockey strives to identify the best playing opportunities and negotiate the best contracts possible for its clients. We are highly experienced in navigation all parts of the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement process and governing policies that impact negotiations, including salary arbitration cases, and the many factors that determine a player's market value.
Along with the NHL and related minor league contracts, Forward Hockey has negotiated contracts in various European professional leagues, including the DEL, Swedish Elite League, and Finnish Elite League. With Forward Hockey by their side, players know that whether it’s an entry-level Standard Player Contract or a July 1st unrestricted free agent contract, we have the expertise and provide the support that they need most.
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