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 / Director of Legal Affairs & Hockey OperationsEMILIE CASTONGUAY
In Emilie’s role as Director of Legal Affairs & Hockey Operations, 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.
OLIVIER FORTIER
Player Advisor / Player DevelopmentOLIVIER FORTIER
Olivier is a former professional hockey player who joined Momentum as a family advisor and member of its Player Development Team. He was a 2007 NHL 3rd round pick (65th overall) of the Montreal Canadiens and played four years with the Hamilton Bulldogs in the American Hockey League.
DANNY SHAKIBAIAN
Player Advisor / Eastern CanadaDANNY SHAKIBAIAN
In his role as Player Advisor / Eastern Canada, Danny oversees operations in Atlantic Canada, Ontario and Quebec for Momentum Hockey. He is also responsible for special projects as well as contributing to Momentum’s digital media platforms. He joined Momentum Hockey with several years of experience in corporate communications and investor relations with multinational corporations.
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.
PETER DELMAS
Player Advisor / Goaltender DevelopmentPETER DELMAS
Peter Delmas joined Momentum Hockey in 2019 as a Player Advisor/Goaltender Development.
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.
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.