CHRIS DAIGLE
NHLPA Certified Agent / PresidentCHRIS DAIGLE
Chris is an NHLPA Certified Agent with over ten years of experience representing and developing elite hockey players. In 2011, he chose to embark on a new challenge and founded Momentum Hockey. Quick to gain traction, Momentum Hockey already represents numerous NHL players with many more in the pipeline.
EMILIE CASTONGUAY
NHLPA Certified Agent / Executive Vice President & Director of Legal AffairsEMILIE CASTONGUAY
In Emilie’s role as Executive Vice President & Director of Legal Affairs, her duties include contract preparation, litigation, interpretation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, negotiating endorsement deals, recruitment of potential clients, preparing insurance contracts and player development. She regularly deals with personnel from NHL, AHL, Junior, and various other minor leagues.
OLIVIER FORTIER
Director of Hockey OperationsOLIVIER FORTIER
Olivier is a former professional hockey player and Momentum client who joined the agency in 2013 and has since ascended into the role of Director of Hockey Operations, where he serves as the head of recruitment and development.
DAN SHAKIBAIAN
Player Advisor / Eastern CanadaDANNY SHAKIBAIAN
In his role as Player Advisor / Eastern Canada, Dan oversees Momentum’s operations in Atlantic Canada and Ontario and is also actively involved in scouting and recruitment in Quebec. Since joining the agency in 2014, he has assisted in the preparation for all contract negotiations and also oversees special projects, as well as Momentum’s digital media platforms.
CHARLES-OLIVIER ROUSSEL
Player Advisor / Player DevelopmentCHARLES-OLIVIER ROUSSEL
Following a six-year professional career in the AHL to Europe, Charles-Olivier Roussel joined Momentum Hockey as an advisor with a focus on player development, scouting and recruitment. Looking to remain involved in the game, his passion for working with and mentoring younger players led to a natural transition in his current role.
STEVE LYBEROPOULOS
ConsultantSTEVE LYBEROPOULOS
Steve is a consultant at Momentum Hockey, where he provides invaluable support in contract negotiations and player advocacy situations. In addition to his contributions in hockey operations, he plays a lead role in the firm’s digital content and marketing strategy. Steve recently earned his Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Civil Law at McGill University’s Faculty of Law.
PETER DELMAS
Player Advisor / Goaltender DevelopmentPETER DELMAS
A former Momentum client during his playing days, Peter Delmas joined the agency as an Advisor and Goaltending Consultant to pass on his passion for the game of hockey and his knowledge to the next generation of elite goaltenders.
OUR EXPERTISE
The Hockey Operations Team, complemented by our Associates, provides Momentum’s elite athletes and their families with full service representation combined with a unique and personalized approach. Our organization boasts experts in contract negotiation, player development, draft preparation, financial management, tax planning, athlete marketing, and legal and medical affairs, accompanied by extensive networks in all major North American hockey leagues, including the NHL, the CHL and the NCAA. The aptitudes and strengths of each member of the Momentum Team are exceeded only by their commitment and dedication to providing unmatched services to their clients.