HockeyConsulting by Anton-Olaf Borvik
Nordic Europe Placements

Norway

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Key Facts

Founded: 2016 as HockeyConsulting AS
Headquarters: Lillehammer, Norway
Other offices: No additional public offices listed; international placements handled through European partner network
Agency type: Mid-size European hockey agency
Ownership: Anton-Olaf Borvik, owner / managing director
Primary markets: Norway EHL, SHL, HockeyAllsvenskan, DEL, DEL2, Liiga, Swiss NL/SL, Ligue Magnus, Metal Ligaen, ICEHL and broader European pro leagues
Players ($0 public active NHL contract value; $0 active NHL cap hit): 92 total clients; 1 NHL client; 5 NHL-drafted clients, as of May 2026
NHL clients: 1 listed; no active NHL contract publicly tracked
Key agents: Anton-Olaf Borvik
Languages: Norwegian, Swedish, English
Contact email: antonborvik@gmail.com
Phone / WhatsApp: +47 92 20 10 61
Website: http://www.hockeyconsulting.no/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antonborvik/
X: https://twitter.com/antonborvik
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000670172332
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anton-olaf-borvik-84251a63/

About HockeyConsulting

HockeyConsulting is a Lillehammer-based player agency built around Anton-Olaf Borvik and a hands-on European placement model. The company is registered in Norway as HockeyConsulting AS, with its stated business purpose tied to certified player-agent services for team-sport environments in Norway and abroad. Borvik’s public agency message is personal and direct: he positions himself as a close career “co-driver” who follows the market, creates options, and helps players choose the right league, club and role. The agency is especially visible in Norway, Sweden, Germany, Finland, France, Switzerland and Denmark.

HockeyConsulting’s roster is not an NHL cap-heavy portfolio; it is a broad European pro roster with many established imports, national-team players and late-career specialists. Its best-known clients include Sondre Olden, Gabriel Fortier, Maxime Fortier, Markus Vikingstad, Mathias Trettenes, Mattias Nørstebø, Fredric Weigel and Malte Setkov. The agency’s work is focused on salary negotiation, bonuses, accommodation, insurance, clauses, role fit and short- to long-term career planning. Borvik’s network is a key selling point, with the agency emphasizing club-level relationships built over many years in hockey. The affiliate links with First Line Sports Agency and WinWin-Sports strengthen its reach beyond Norway into North America and continental Europe. HockeyConsulting is best understood as a practical, relationship-driven agency for players who need strong European placement, honest market guidance and steady support through each career move.

Client Roster

Top NHL / NHL-Experienced Players

• Gabriel Fortier [Leksands IF, latest] – F – Canada – 2000-02-06

Top Professional Players

• Sondre Olden [Vålerenga] – F – Norway – 1992-08-29

• Markus Vikingstad [Eisbären Berlin] – F – Norway / Germany – 1999-09-27

• Maxime Fortier [Jokerit] – F – Canada – 1997-12-15

• Fredric Weigel [Grenoble] – F – Sweden – 1992-04-23

• Alexandre Lavoie [Rouen] – F – Canada – 1992-11-17

• Malte Setkov [JYP] – D – Denmark – 1999-01-14

• Mathias Trettenes [Stavanger Oilers] – F – Norway – 1993-11-08

• Mattias Nørstebø [Stavanger Oilers] – D – Norway – 1995-06-03

• Tobias Lindström [Frisk Asker] – F – Norway – 1988-04-20

• Martin Karlsson [Grenoble] – F – Sweden – 1991-01-05

Prospects & Young Talents

• Gabriel Koch [Vålerenga / Norway pathway] – D – Norway – 2004-01-08

• André Bjelland Strandborg [Stavanger Oilers] – F – Norway – 2002-01-29

• Håvard Østrem Salsten [Djurgårdens IF] – F – Norway – 2000-08-19

• Christof von Burg [SC Bern] – G – Switzerland – 2000

• Fabian Eggenberger [EHC Chur] – D – Switzerland / Sweden – 2000

Goalies

• Christof von Burg [SC Bern] – G – Switzerland – 2000

• Tomas Rydén [Rødovre Mighty Bulls] – G – Sweden – 1993

• Michael McNiven [Blue Devils Weiden, affiliate-linked First Line client] – G – Canada – 1997-07-09

Coaches/Staff Represented

• No publicly verified coaches or team staff represented.

Notable Former Clients

• Public former-client data is not separated clearly from HockeyConsulting’s active portfolio, so no unsupported former-client claims are added.

Highlights

• Negotiation style: close-dialogue, role-fit and market-option focused.

• Contract focus: salary, bonuses, accommodation, insurance, clauses and overall sporting fit.

• Network strengths: Norway, Sweden, Germany, Finland, Switzerland, France, Denmark and European import markets.

• Development pipeline: Norwegian senior players, SHL/HockeyAllsvenskan movers, DEL/DEL2 placements and Nordic national-team players.

• Cross-border execution: Norway-to-Sweden, Norway-to-Germany, North America-to-Europe and Europe-to-Europe transfers.

• Differentiator: one-agent personal model with strong club-level relationships and affiliate support from First Line Sports Agency and WinWin-Sports.

Agency Snapshot

Origin Story

• HockeyConsulting AS was established in Lillehammer in 2016.

• Anton-Olaf Borvik owns and operates the agency.

• The agency was built around personal career guidance, European market monitoring and contract execution for pro hockey players.

Milestones

• 2016 – HockeyConsulting AS founded in Norway.

• 2025 – Gabriel Fortier moved from the Tampa Bay Lightning organization to Leksands IF in Sweden.

• 2025 – Eirik Salsten joined Iserlohn Roosters in the DEL.

• 2025 – Håvard Østrem Salsten joined Djurgårdens IF for its SHL return.

• 2026 – Sondre Olden returned to Vålerenga on a contract running through 2027-28.

• 2026 – Maxime Fortier moved from SaiPa to Jokerit ahead of Jokerit’s Liiga return.

• 2026 – Malte Setkov signed a two-year Liiga contract with JYP.

• 2026 – Public agency listing shows 92 total clients, 1 NHL client and 5 NHL-drafted clients.

Network Strengths

• Norway: Vålerenga, Stavanger Oilers, Storhamar, Frisk Asker and national-team player pathways.

• Sweden: SHL, HockeyAllsvenskan and Hockeyettan relationships.

• Germany: DEL and DEL2 placement, including Iserlohn Roosters and EC Bad Nauheim visibility.

• Finland: Liiga movement, including Jokerit, JYP and SaiPa-linked clients.

• Switzerland: NL/SL opportunities, including SC Bern and EHC Chur visibility.

• France/Denmark: Ligue Magnus and Metal Ligaen import placement.

Support Team / Partners

• Anton-Olaf Borvik – owner, managing director and lead agent

• First Line Sports Agency – listed affiliate

• WinWin-Sports – listed affiliate

• Club-level European network – used for placement and contract opportunities

• Immigration / relocation support – not publicly named

• Legal / tax partners – not publicly named

• Training and development partners – not publicly named

• Player references – available on request according to agency messaging

Notable Deals Led by HockeyConsulting

• 2026 – Sondre Olden: HC La Chaux-de-Fonds → Vålerenga – Norway return – through 2027-28 – value undisclosed

• 2026 – Maxime Fortier: SaiPa → Jokerit – Liiga signing / transfer – 2026-27 – value undisclosed

• 2026 – Malte Setkov: Rødovre Mighty Bulls → JYP – Liiga signing – 2 years – through 2027-28 – value undisclosed

• 2025 – Gabriel Fortier: Tampa Bay Lightning organization → Leksands IF – SHL move – 1 year – value undisclosed

• 2025 – Eirik Salsten: HC Energie Karlovy Vary → Iserlohn Roosters – DEL signing – 2025-26 – value undisclosed

• 2025 – Håvard Østrem Salsten: Storhamar → Djurgårdens IF – SHL signing – later extended through 2028 – value undisclosed

• 2025 – Markus Vikingstad: Fischtown Pinguins → Eisbären Berlin – DEL signing – value undisclosed

• 2025 – Fredric Weigel: Grenoble – Ligue Magnus signing / renewal – 2025-26 – value undisclosed

• 2026 – Mathias Trettenes: Stavanger Oilers – Norway EHL continuation – 2026-27 – value undisclosed

Track Record (Last 3 Seasons)

• NHL contracts signed: 0 publicly tracked active NHL contracts.

• Total value signed: $0 public active NHL contract value.

• Total AAV represented: $0 public active NHL cap hit.

• Extensions/renewals: Multiple European renewals and club continuations, including Sondre Olden, Håvard Østrem Salsten and domestic Norway clients.

• ELCs signed: 0 publicly tracked NHL ELCs.

• RFA outcomes: 0 publicly tracked NHL RFA outcomes.

• Arbitration cases: No public NHL arbitration filings or hearings found.

• Europe transfers: 8+ visible recent transfers or extensions across Norway, Sweden, Germany, Finland and France.

• Aggregate client market value: European salary values are not public; no active NHL cap value listed.

Compliance & Accreditation

• Anton-Olaf Borvik is listed by SICO as a player agent with HockeyConsulting AS.

• HockeyConsulting AS is a registered Norwegian company based in Lillehammer.

• The company’s official purpose is player-agent services for domestic and international team-sport environments.

• No NHLPA certification is publicly listed for Anton-Olaf Borvik.

• No public professional liability insurance statement found.

• No public disciplinary or ethics issue found in reliable sources.

Testimonials

• HockeyConsulting – “I continuously follow the market to give you the best opportunities.”

• HockeyConsulting – “We will have a close dialogue that includes both short and long term planning.”

• HockeyConsulting – “In me you will have a co-driver that you can trust.”

• HockeyConsulting – “Communication, body language and attitude are key indicators of whether a prospect will be a good teammate, as well as coachable.”

Press, Awards & Recognition

• 2016 – HockeyConsulting AS registered in Norway as a player-agent services company.

• 2025 – Gabriel Fortier’s move to Leksands IF marked a notable North America-to-Sweden placement.

• 2025 – Håvard Østrem Salsten’s Djurgårdens IF signing and later extension strengthened the agency’s SHL visibility.

• 2026 – Sondre Olden’s return to Vålerenga through 2027-28 gave HockeyConsulting a major Norway-market veteran move.

• 2026 – Malte Setkov’s JYP deal added a prominent Denmark-to-Liiga transfer to the agency ledger.

• 2026 – Maxime Fortier’s Jokerit move connected the agency to Jokerit’s Liiga return.