Ep.245 Do You Need an Agent? - Inside the World of Hockey Representation w NHLPA Certified Agent Brian Gill

In this episode of the PowerTech Development Podcast, Eric sits down with Brian Gill , an NHLPA Certified Agent with Maloney and Thompson , to pull back the curtain on what agents actually do, and what families think they do. This isn’t a conversation about multimillion-dollar NHL contracts. It’s about the junior-level journey, the questions families are asking, the decisions players face, and the role of a good agent in guiding the process. Brian shares what his day-to-day looks like, how they onboard families, and what traits he looks for in young athletes. He also speaks openly about some common misconceptions like thinking an agent is going to magically “get you there.” Whether you're a parent, coach, or player, this episode delivers a grounded, honest perspective from someone in the trenches of high-performance hockey development. What You’ll Learn What agents actually do and don’t do for young players When it’s the right time to get an agent Key differences between agents and advisors What top players do differently - habits, mindset, and sacrifices Why are you deciding to get an agent? TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro to the episode and Brian Gill’s background 02:50 – How Brian got started with Maloney and Thompson 05:50 – A day in the life: What an agent’s work looks like 06:45 – What services does the agency provide players and families? 09:50 – Is there a standard onboarding process or is it customized case by case? 13:40 – What Brian looks for in the players he chooses to represent 17:00 – Agents don’t have “magic powers” — it’s still up to the player 18:40 – Is the OHL Draft a reason to get an agent? What families need to understand 22:40 – The real difference between agents and advisors 25:20 – Advice for players who aren’t top prospects — should they even be thinking about agents? 29:30 – Work-life balance: What elite players do differently 32:00 – Habits of high-end athletes: focus, structure, consistency 34:00 – Where should players actually be playing? Fit vs. prestige 36:00 – The role great coaches play in a player's growth 42:00 – What today’s players are missing — it’s not skill, it’s awareness Thanks to Brian and the Maloney and Thompson team for making this episode possible. - 🎧 New episodes weekly —

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This episode was published on Jul 13, 2025.

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