Rookie Premium Program
From rookie to ready
Your first steps. Done right.
Rookie Premium Program is a personalized player development path designed for those aiming to play in North American college leagues (NCAA) or Canadian major junior leagues (CHL). We provide expert guidance, networking opportunities, and hands-on support to help young talents make the right decisions at a crucial stage of their careers.
Rookie Premium Program supports athletes targeting spots in U.S. colleges or Canadian junior leagues (CHL). The program focuses on holistic support: from educational opportunities and league options to contract strategy and day-to-day transitions.
Puck Agency acts as your advisor and representative – from early scouting to signing and settling into a new environment.
We recognize potential – and what it takes to turn it into success. Rookie Premium Program is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It’s a customized route toward an international hockey career.
Our Rookie Premium Program athletes
A list of current and past Puck Agency athletes in NCAA, CHL, and USHL.
NCAA
- Clarkson: Tommy Pasanen
- Darthmouth: Oskari Vuorio
- Brown: Samuli Niinisaari
- RPI: Ottoville Leppänen, Lauri Sertti
- Boston College: Julius Mattila, Jesper Mattila
- Providence: Uula Ruikka, Aleksi Kivioja, Samu Meritähti
- Merrimack: Sami Tavernier, Jere Huhtamaa
- Vermont: Joel Määttä
- Alaska: Antti Virtanen, Lassi Lehti
- Alaska- Anckorace: Pavol Funteck, Rasmus Reijola*
- Long Island: Valtteri Piironen
- Stonehill: Joel Lehtinen
- Ferris State: Roni Salmenkangas
- Lindenwood: Roni Salmenkangas*
- Minnesota: Erik Haula, Sampo Ranta
- St Cloud State: Niklas Nevalainen, Rasmus Reijola, Jami Krannila
- North Dakota: Joel Janatuinen
Omaha-Nebraska: Teemu Pulkkinen - Bemidji State: Jere Väisänen
- Minnesota-Duluth: Kasimir Kaskisuo
- Bowling Green: Tommy Pasanen*
- Canisius: Jami Virtanen
- AIC: Tomi Leppänen, Julius Janhonen, Lauri Sertti*
- Wisconsin: Daniel Lebedeff
- Northern Michigan: Atte Tolvanen
- Augustana: Uula Ruikka*, Jimi
- Nousiainen (Staff)
- Utica: Alexander Cullichen
- Cambell University: Ville Heino (Wrestling), Jere Heino (Wrestling)
- University of Hartford: Ville-Valtteri Tuumi (Soccer)
- Clayton State: Ville-Valtteri Tuumi (Soccer)*
- Arizona State: Lidia Haula
CHL
- Juho Lammikko ( OHL)
- Vili Saarijärvi (OHL)
- Linus Nyman ( OHL)
- Eemeli Räsänen ( OHL)
- Mikko Vainonen ( OHL)
- Juuso Välimäki ( WHL)
USHL
- Eeli Tolvanen
- Marcus Kallionkieli
- Eetu Karvinen
- Vili Saarijärvi
- Eelis Hede
A plan designed just for you – the right league, the right team, the right timing.
We’re by your side through every decision – preparation, options, and execution.
We activate our extensive international network to open the right doors for you.
We also guide families through the process to ensure a smooth transition abroad.
We help you get ready not just for hockey, but also for studying, living abroad, and adjusting to a new culture – one step at a time.