Sven Helfenstein

Owner / CEO / Player Agent

Started playing ice hockey in Winterthur and moved to EHC Kloten at the age of 13. There he went through all junior levels and debuted in the first team at the age of 16. He also competed twice in the U-18 and three times in the U-20 Junior World Championships. With 18 years he was drafted in the 6th round by the New York Rangers.

After 14 years as a professional ice hockey player, he had to end his career at the age of 30 because of persistent back problems. Already during his time as an athlete he trained in the financial sector and was able to switch to the private sector without any difficulties. In addition to his work as an agent, he still works as a financial planner. The knowledge that he has acquired in this profession helps him enormously in his daily work with the players.

In today's world it is no longer enough just to negotiate contracts and handle transfers. The players need complete advice, because there is still a life after top-class sport for them and this transfer has to be prepared carefully and in time.

Dan Weisskopf

Scout & Player Development Manager

Dan started his hockey career at EHC Biel and went through all levels of development there. In the 2007/08 season, he made his debut with EHC Biel in the Swiss League as an 18-year-old.

Since then, Dan has played over 200 games in the National League and over 300 in the Swiss League with various teams. Currently Dan plays as a professional with EHC Visp in the Swiss League.

With the experience Dan has gained in his career over the years, the passion he brings to the sport of ice hockey, and especially his technical know-how, Dan is the perfect fit for our agency.

Dan is responsible for the scouting and development of young players.

Sandro Lombardi

Prospect Development Manager

Sandro started his hockey career in Kloten where he also went through all junior levels. He was also a member of the junior national teams until two injuries stopped him in his development and his goal to become a professional ice hockey player.

With the valuable experience he gained during his career, Sandro can support our prospects very well. In addition, Sandro is still very young and therefore still very close to the young players and has a very good connection to them.

His main task is to accompany and support the young talents on their way to professional ice hockey.

Partner Agency

Newport Sports Management

Newport Sports Management Inc. (NSM) was founded in 1981 by its President, Donald E. Meehan. NSM specializes in the representation and management of professional hockey athletes and is the largest agency in hockey today. NSM represents some of the best players in the National Hockey League including Connor Bedard, Erik Karlsson, Steven Stamkos, Brad Marchand, Kevin Fiala, Mark Stone, Alex Pietrangelo, Mark Scheifele, Rasmus Dahlin, Tomas Hertl, Matthew Tkachuk, PK Subban, Ryan O'Reilly and many more.

Since inception in 1981, NSM has represented more First Round NHL Entry Draft selections than any other agency. Given this experience, NSM is uniquely qualified to prepare, educate, and advise their clients and their families for the NHL Entry Draft process.

NSM has a strong European presence, including associates based in Sweden, Finland, Russia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, and now Switzerland. NSM’s assistance, guidance, and development plans have helped more young European prospects achieve their goal of playing in the NHL than any other agency.

The NSM team consists of full-time staff involved in financial, tax, insurance, legal, marketing, and contractual matters on behalf of their clientele. NSM’s head office is centrally located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.