US-based sports marketing and talent representation agency giant Wasserman will expand its ice hockey operations into Europe following the acquisition of Acme World Sports. [12], In April 2021, Wasserman acquired the Boston-based Ideas and Access Gen Z geared Marketing Agency: Riddle & Bloom.[13]. But by teaming with Acme World Sports, theyve broadened their reach and greatly expanded their foothold in Europe, writes Powers. That must be the priority No. Founded in 2002 with roots in sports and entertainment, Wasserman has evolved beyond those categories. moved to play for the Chicago Blackhawks earlier this year. July 8, 2020. Churchill Downs has been home to some of the most incredible moments in sports history. Global News also reached out to the New Jersey Devils. You go back and think about those times when Bill Zito and me, we drove on the East Coast in Billys small car and kind of thinking, How are we going to manage to work out things? Lehto said. He played forward and was captain of the team that year. Waterville, Maine - Colby College Men's Ice Hockey alum Judd Moldaver '04 was named to the National Hockey League's (NHL) "Top 40 Under 40" for 2020 as presented by The Athletic . Over the past decade, our clients have had tremendous success and we have had steady and continuous growth with them. His statement on behalf of the six players denying any of the players were involved in the alleged sexual assault is above. All employees of Orr Hockey Group will stay in place, but the group will work with Wasserman, which is headquartered in Los Angeles but has an office in Toronto, where Jackson and Gagner are based. He played forward for the 2018 World Juniors team, where he was named player of the game. He was previously vice president of hockey for Wasserman Media Group and has been an NHLPA certified agent since 2009. Wasserman $15.7M 2020 Sports Agents Commissions as of 12/22/20 Photo by Courtesy Jeff Jackson About Jeff Jackson Jeff Jackson joined Wasserman in 2018, heading the hockey representation. Born in Sylvan Lake, Alta., Steenbergen played forward on the 2018 World Juniors team, according to the roster. Were a global agency from the brand, property, the team sports side, the athlete representation side. Wasserman continues NHL push by acquiring PointsWest Hockey No response has yet been received. In his most recent role, he helped successfully manage large projects across the country. Wasserman Media Group: Contact Details and Business Profile - RocketReach I will not be making any further public comments at this time.. And, at the end of the day, they bring to us a lot of things we dont have in-house. Only they have the right to negotiate for players with clubs in Sweden. Max Comtois - No Response from Roy Sports Group or Anaheim Ducks after Global . Follow Scott on Twitter @byscottpowers, Acmes staff includes, from left, Simo Niiranen, Pete Rutili, Markus Lehto, Brett Peterson and Joe Pinter. That is huge for us.. Neither of those efforts determined the identities of the alleged perpetrators. That must have been 23, 24 years ago. He scored the game-winning goal in the championship final. Wasserman represents stars across the global sports landscape, from basketball stars like Russell Westbrook, Klay Thompson, Domantas Sabonis, and Derrick Rose, to baseball stars like Giancarlo Stanton, Yu Darvish, and Javier Baez, to soccer stars like Jordan Henderson, John Stones, and Jamie Vardy. Wasserman ranks among the top agencies for WNBA players, Olympic athletes and action sports stars. Wasserman Launches Hockey Division - SPORTS AGENT BLOG NHL Agent Leader-Board Freight Broker @ Logistics Group Of . Born in Woodbridge, Ont., Mete played defence with the 2018 World Juniors team. He was previously vice president of hockey for Wasserman Media Group and has been an NHLPA certified agent since 2009. Spokane, Wash. Assistant General Manager of Hockey Operations Chris Moulton has been hired by the Wasserman hockey division as their Western Canada Player Recruitment and Development Advisor.Moulton had been with the Chiefs organization since 2005. No cellphone number or direct email contact is listed on either site. LOS ANGELES & PROVIDENCE, R.I.-- ( BUSINESS WIRE )--Wasserman ("Wasserman" or "the Company"), a global sports, music and culture agency . The St. Louis Blues do not list media relations contacts on their website. Bayern Munich is keeping pace with Borussia Dortmund at the top of the table ahead of the season-defining clash against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. Weve got good young guys and really good guys on their entry-level deals and second and third contracts, and we got more coming. 1 draft picks Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad and McDavid, the Edmonton Oilers center who won the 2017 Hart Trophy, given to the NHLs most valuable player. He was previously vice president of hockey for Wasserman Media Group and has been an NHLPA certified agent since 2009. No response was received. No response has yet been received. Whos got the highest Cap Hit/AAV? As a child, Joe Pinter created memories with his father at the old Chicago Stadium, watching Chicago Blackhawks skate up and down the ice. Practically speaking, we can expect Wasserman to make continued inroads into NHL representation. All rights reserved. Global News contacted Quartexx Management and agent Paul Capizzano multiple times, along with reaching out to the Arizona Coyotes. Last summer, he signed a six-year contract with that team worth $54 million, according to ESPN. You will be able to share this link with anyone and everyone, even on social media. Regarding questions to three agents about six players at Wasserman Hockey, Global News was contacted by Fenton. Panthers Hire Peterson, NHL's First Black Assistant GM In 2006, the company acquired soccer agency SFX, in the UK, and through that acquisition, Wasserman came to represent many top English players. Wasserman previously purchased a significant equity stake in Orr Hockey Group in 2018. Markus [Lehto] and the Acme agents understand the needs of international hockey players and have enjoyed tremendous success managing their careers for over 25 years. Global News contacted Quartexx Management multiple times but has not yet received a response. As a member of the 2018 World Junior team, I first became aware of allegations made against certain members of that team back in 2019. Create your account and get enhanced access to all the latest stories. "It's a great move by the Florida Panthers, and Wasserman Hockey will certainly miss him," Wasserman Hockey senior vice president Judd Moldaver said in a phone interview. "He played the game at a high level. In June '20, Wasserman acquired Acme World Sports, headed up by Markus Lehto and Simo Niiranen, which has offices in Helsinki, Chicago and Zurich, and represents about 100 professional hockey players playing in North America and Europe. Posts. Award-winning original reporting, with in-depth profiles, timely research and expert opinions on the biggest issues and stories in sports business. Wasserman Boxing will massively attack the boxing market after Mumbai: India's inaugural Women's Premier League cricket has generated hundreds of millions of dollars even before a ball is bowled on Saturday, with experts calling it a game-changing moment for women's sport. Why that matters, Deplorable living conditions: 64 Mexicans rescued from Ontario human trafficking ring, No injuries reported after building partially collapses in Toronto, Canadas defence chief makes first trip to Ukraine since Russian invasion, Angry parents speak out on their daughter who froze to death on N.S. Read more: Jeff Jackson - Forbes The Senators signed him for a three-year contract in 2017. Hockey Canadas roster for the 2018 World Junior championship included 20 players and two goaltenders. Global News made multiple attempts to contact Gerry Johannson and The Sports Corporation. Should my help be requested by those investigating this matter, I am fully prepared to cooperate in any way I can. Lehto and much of his team will continue to rep their clients but under the Wasserman umbrella. Wasserman Hockey (@wassermanhockey) Instagram photos and videos 2023 Leaders Group. My goal has always been to offer the best possible representation for each individual client. Lisa is wonderful at keeping the players focused as they listen and watch her demonstrate the drills while paying attention to the details. Since then, Lehto and current Acme partners Pete Rutili, Simo Niiranen, Brett Peterson and Joe Pinter have continued to build Acme through their U.S. office in Chicago and other offices in multiple European cities. All rights reserved. With the addition of Acme, Wasserman now has more than 75 NHL clients. With the addition of Acme, Wasserman now has more than 75 NHL clients. Wasserman acquired Paradigm's North American representation business earlier this year, a move that gave Wasserman more of a foothold in the live music arena. No response has yet been received. Broadcasting agency Montag Group bought by Wasserman Jason Ranne, Wassermans executive VP and COO made the statement Hockey is a global sport and the Acme team excels at representing hockey players in both North America and Europe. Jeff Jackson joined Wasserman in 2018, heading the hockey representation practice that was formed when the company acquired a significant equity interest in Orr Hockey Group. His clients now join Wasserman, a global brand with a more comprehensive portfolio. street, Ex-husband of Edmonton soldier who tried to kill their children plans to sue Canadian military, Milton, Ont. He was drafted to the Colorado Avalanche in 2017 in the first round. The email listed on the agencys website returned to sender, while the number on both the website and the NHL Players Association website played a recorded message saying it did not take voicemail.