Professional Hockey Advising, Development & Representation
Supporting hockey players and families through AAA, Prep School, Junior, NCAA, and professional hockey.
WHAT WE DO
Guidance. Strategy. Development.
716 Sports Management provides honest, experienced guidance for hockey players and families navigating development, recruiting, advancement and career decisions.
CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL OF SUPPORT
PLAYER ADVISORY
Choose the level of ongoing guidance that fits your needs
716 Essential Advisory
$150/month
2× 30-minute advisory sessions per month
716 Premier Advisory
$300/month
2 × 60-minute advisory sessions per month
PLAYER REPRESENTATION
Comprehensive representation for players and families seeking hands-on career management, strategic guidance, and direct advocacy throughout the hockey landscape.
716 PLAYER REPRESENTATION
$5000/year
Pay in full annually
Comprehensive player representation with ongoing strategic guidance, career management, direct advocacy, and unlimited access to 716 Sports Management throughout the contract year through scheduled appointments.
Automatically renews annually until canceled.
716 PLAYER REPRESENTATION — TWO PAYMENT PLAN
$5,500/year
2 payments of $2,750
Comprehensive player representation with ongoing strategic guidance, career management, direct advocacy, and unlimited access to 716 Sports Management throughout the contract year through scheduled appointments.
Automatically renews annually until canceled.
Expert Guidance. Real Results.
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Personalized guidance for players and families navigating junior hockey, prep school, NCAA, and professional pathways. Built on firsthand experience, we help identify the right opportunities, avoid costly mistakes, and create a clear development plan for long-term success.
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Every player’s path is different. We work closely with athletes and families to build a strategic roadmap focused on development, exposure, timing, and advancement opportunities that align with each player’s goals and potential.
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The recruiting process can be overwhelming. We provide honest insight, communication strategy, and experienced guidance to help players navigate conversations with coaches, teams, scouts, and programs at every level of the game.
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Development goes beyond skill work alone. We help players identify strengths, improve weaknesses, and create focused development plans designed to support growth both on and off the ice throughout the season and offseason.
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Detailed video analysis designed to provide honest, constructive feedback. We break down habits, decision-making, positioning, and overall play to help players better understand their game and continue improving with purpose.
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Confidence, mindset, and preparation are critical parts of performance. We help players develop mental resilience, composure, accountability, and the habits necessary to handle adversity and compete consistently at a higher level.
Built on Experience. Focused on Results.
716 Sports Management was built on firsthand experience across multiple levels of the game.
Founder Dennis Canfield played Junior A hockey in the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL), competed at the NCAA level, and played minor professional hockey before transitioning into coaching, scouting, and hockey operations. He later served as an NCAA coach and held leadership positions as an NAHL Head Coach, General Manager, and Director of Scouting.
This unique combination of playing, coaching, scouting, recruiting, and executive leadership experience provides athletes and families with knowledgeable, honest guidance through every step of their hockey journey.
LEVELS WE SERVE
Every Step
of the Journey.
From youth hockey to the professional level, we provide experienced guidance tailored to each stage of a player’s development and advancement path.
AA/AAA
PREP SCHOOL
JUNIOR HOCKEY
NCAA
PROFESSIONAL
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Consultation
We start with a conversation to understand your player’s goals, current level, and advancement path.
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Evaluation
We assess development, video, exposure opportunities, and areas for improvement.
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Strategy
We build a customized plan focused on advancement, development, and long-term goals.
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Ongoing Support
We stay involved throughout the process with continued guidance and communication.
Training & Development
Helping Players Prepare, Develop, and Advance.
Player Development
Individual guidance focused on habits, preparation, performance, and long-term growth.
Recruiting Guidance
Helping families navigate junior hockey, prep school, NCAA, and advancement opportunities.
Advancement Strategy
Video analysis, planning, and strategic guidance built around long-term player advancement.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your player’s development path, goals, and advancement strategy.