More Than Representation: Career Partners for Every Stage
At Yarema Hockey, we go beyond contracts. We guide careers from junior prospects to seasoned pros, in both men’s and women’s hockey, delivering the expertise, connections, and support to help you reach your full potential on and off the ice.
We provide honest, realistic pathways, no empty promises.
Two proven routes to pro hockey, each with unique advantages:
At Yarema Hockey, we help you weigh the benefits and implications of each path—Major Junior or NCAA—to craft a development plan aligned with your skills, academic goals, and professional aspirations. Our guidance ensures you make informed choices at this critical juncture of your hockey career.
NCAA Rule Change: Effective Aug 1, 2025:
CHL players are now eligible for NCAA Division I hockey (if they’ve received no more than actual and necessary expenses). Still not eligible for NCAA Division III.
We help you weigh both paths and make an informed decision.
Junior A hockey serves as an important stepping stone toward NCAA college hockey or professional leagues. It offers competitive play and strong development opportunities for talented players from both North America and Europe.
At Yarema Hockey, we provide dedicated support for players pursuing Junior A hockey by assisting with tryouts, training plans, and development strategies. Our goal is to help maximize exposure and position players for success in higher-level college and pro hockey opportunities.
Navigating the transition to professional hockey can be complex, which is why Yarema Hockey offers comprehensive support tailored to your goals. We help place players in top professional leagues such as the AHL, ECHL, SPHL, as well as prominent European leagues like the DEL (Germany), SHL (Sweden), Alps Hockey League, Liiga (Finland), and EIHL (United Kingdom).
Our services include expert contract negotiation covering housing, bonuses, insurance, and other critical terms to ensure you receive fair and secure agreements. We also focus on marketing your player profile effectively, matching your skills and style to what teams are seeking—giving you a strategic advantage in this competitive market.
With Yarema Hockey, you’re not just getting representation, you’re building a sustainable professional career.
Balancing elite-level hockey with academic success takes careful planning. Yarema Hockey supports female student-athletes in navigating NCAA and U SPORTS opportunities, helping them find the best athletic and academic fit.
We guide you through eligibility requirements, scholarship options, and recruiting processes ensuring you’re fully informed at every step.
Our College Advisor Program is designed to match your long-term goals with the right school, program, and team, so you can excel on the ice and in the classroom.
The women’s professional game is evolving rapidly, and Yarema Hockey is at the forefront of creating opportunities for our female clients. We represent players pursuing careers in North America and overseas in European leagues
Our support includes identifying realistic opportunities, navigating salary and benefits negotiations, and understanding each team’s player criteria. We also provide insights into league expectations, lifestyle considerations, and long-term career planning empowering you to make informed decisions and maximize your potential in the women’s pro game.
The NCAA Division I Council announced on November 7, 2024, a landmark decision to grant Canadian Hockey League (CHL) players eligibility to compete in NCAA Division I hockey. This policy change, effective August 1, 2025, allows athletes from the CHL—which includes the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Western Hockey League (WHL), and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), to participate in NCAA Division I hockey programs, provided they have not received compensation exceeding actual and necessary expenses for their participation in the CHL.
Notably, this new eligibility framework is exclusive to NCAA Division I.
CHL players will remain ineligible for NCAA Division III hockey.
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