Certified Agents

Only player agents certified by the National Hockey League Players' Association are permitted to represent players in their dealings with NHL clubs. The NHLPA regulates the conduct of player agents under its Regulations Governing Agent Certification. The Agent Regulations set out the various terms under which agent duties must be performed, and include standards of conduct with which agents must comply. The NHLPA has the power to suspend, restrict, or terminate the certification of any agent for violation of these Agent Regulations.

The Agent Regulations outline the procedure for obtaining certification. Prospective agents are required to complete the application form located at the bottom of this page, along with submitting supporting materials that detail their education, background, current business and personal relationships, and prior business dealings. All applications are carefully reviewed by NHLPA staff, who may conduct further inquiries or investigations before making a final decision on certification.