Puck Agency Finland
Finnish Pathway Builders
. Finland
N/A

Key Facts

Founded: 2008 company registration; current hockey-agent operation publicly active under Puck Agency Finland branding
Headquarters: Pori, Finland
Other offices: No separate office list publicly stated; North American and European coverage through partner networks.
Agency type: Mid-size hockey agency / Finnish boutique with international partners
Ownership: Privately held Finnish company
Primary markets: Liiga, NHL, AHL, NCAA, CHL, USHL, SHL, Swiss NL, DEL, Czech Extraliga, ICEHL, Denmark, Norway, France, UK/EIHL
Players ($9.45M visible direct public active NHL contract value): 80+ total clients; NHL clients: 2; NHL-drafted clients: 9. Visible active NHL value: $9.45M active value and $3.15M active cap hit from Erik Haula’s current NHL contract.
Key agents / staff: Niklas Nevalainen, Tomi Haula, Tomi Pöllänen, Antonio Sormo
Affiliates: RSG Hockey; RSG Hockey SE; Sport Invest Hockey
NHLPA Certified Agent(s): NHL work is handled through RSG Hockey / Allain Roy partner network; no direct NHLPA-certified Puck Agency Finland agent was clearly verified.
Languages: Finnish, English; Swedish likely operationally useful through Finnish and Nordic markets
Contact email: info@puckagency.fi, tomi@puckagency.fi, niklas.nevalainen@puckagency.fi
Phone / WhatsApp: +358 500 769 961 (Tomi Haula), +358 44 537 4882 (Niklas Nevalainen)
Website: https://puckagency.fi/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/puckagencyfin/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PuckAgencyFinland/

About Puck Agency Finland

Puck Agency Finland is a Pori-based hockey agency focused on Finnish players, international career planning and family-style guidance. The agency presents itself with the line “Your journey. Our mission.” and positions its service as a 24/7 support model for players on and off the ice. Its client base is heavily Finnish, with players spread across Liiga, the NHL, Swiss NL, SHL, Czechia, Germany, France, Denmark and other European leagues. The public roster is led by Erik Haula, Juho Lammikko, Vili Saarijärvi, Sampo Ranta, Hannes Björninen, Filip Lindberg and Benjamin Rautiainen.

Tomi Haula is the agency’s most established public figure and works as both agent and family advisor. His background is unusual for hockey representation: he came through multi-sport coaching and player development, managed junior operations at Ässät, and built a North American pathway around his son Erik Haula’s route from Finland to the University of Minnesota and the NHL. Niklas Nevalainen joined after a playing career that took him from Pori to North America, Liiga, Norway and England, and he brings NCAA education and finance experience to the agency’s off-ice support. Tomi Pöllänen adds 15 years of pro-playing experience across Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway and Germany. Antonio Sormo works as family advisor, with social-sector and youth-support experience.

Puck Agency’s differentiator is not a giant NHL contract book; it is Finnish player-pathway work. The agency’s Family Advisor and Rookie Premium Program pages emphasize NCAA, CHL, USHL and European junior/pro placement. Its public materials list past and current pathway examples across Minnesota, St. Cloud State, Boston College, Providence, North Dakota, Vermont, RPI, Brown, CHL and USHL routes. Through RSG Hockey and Sport Invest, Puck Agency can connect Finnish clients to North American NHL representation and Czech/European hockey markets. The result is a pragmatic Finnish agency profile: strong in Liiga and European placement, credible in North American development routes, and selective in direct NHL exposure.

Client Roster

Top NHL / International Players

  • Erik Haula (Nashville Predators) – F/C/LW – Finland – March 23, 1991

  • Juho Lammikko (ZSC Lions, NL) – F/C/LW – Finland – January 29, 1996

  • Vili Saarijärvi (Genève-Servette HC, NL) – D – Finland – May 15, 1997

  • Sampo Ranta (Örebro HK, SHL) – F/LW – Finland – May 31, 2000

  • Hannes Björninen (SCL Tigers, NL) – F/C – Finland – October 19, 1995

  • Kristian Pospisil (HC Kometa Brno, Czech Extraliga) – F – Slovakia – April 22, 1996

  • Sebastian Repo (HIFK, Liiga) – F/RW – Finland – June 23, 1996

Prospects & Young Talents

  • Benjamin Rautiainen (Tappara, Liiga) – F – Finland – June 12, 2005

  • Joel Määttä (TPS, Liiga) – F – Finland – September 19, 2002

  • Santeri Huovila (JYP, Liiga) – F – Finland – September 11, 2004

  • Jimi Suomi (KooKoo, Liiga) – D – Finland – October 9, 2003

  • Miro Tauslahti (SaiPa, Liiga) – F – Finland – May 16, 2004

  • Bruno Jalasti (HIFK, Liiga) – D – Finland – June 9, 2006

  • William Samuelsson – D – Finland/Sweden pathway – date of birth not confirmed here

Goalies

  • Filip Lindberg (Ässät, Liiga) – G – Finland – January 31, 1999

  • Emil Zetterquist (Herlev, Denmark) – G – Sweden – February 19, 1998

  • Rasmus Reijola (Fehérvár AV19, ICEHL) – G – Finland – September 15, 1992

  • Daniel Lebedeff (Sport, Liiga) – G – Finland – January 3, 1999

European Senior Clients

  • Linus Nyman (Ässät, Liiga) – F/LW – Finland – July 11, 1999

  • Veeti Vainio (Sheffield Steelers, EIHL) – D – Finland – June 16, 1997

  • Jarkko Parikka (Ilves, Liiga) – D – Finland – March 12, 1997

  • Elis Hede (Straubing Tigers, DEL) – F/RW – Finland – May 17, 2001

  • Aaro Vidgren (JYP, Liiga) – F – Finland – April 20, 1997

  • Jere Väisänen (Kiekko-Espoo, Liiga) – F – Finland – January 24, 2000

  • Henri Ikonen (Lukko, Liiga) – F/C – Finland – April 17, 1994

  • Sami Tavernier (Angers, Ligue Magnus) – F – Finland – January 7, 1997

  • Tommi Taimi (Vålerenga, Norway) – D – Finland – September 21, 1990

  • Kalle Myllymaa (Cergy, Ligue Magnus) – F – Finland – April 25, 2002

Coaches/Staff Represented

  • No current coaches or hockey staff are clearly listed as represented clients.

Notable Former Clients / Pathway Alumni

  • Kasimir Kaskisuo – NCAA / North America pathway alumnus listed in Puck Agency program material.

  • Juuso Välimäki – WHL pathway alumnus listed in Puck Agency program material.

  • Eeli Tolvanen – USHL pathway alumnus listed in Puck Agency program material.

  • Vili Saarijärvi – OHL / North America pathway alumnus and current European senior client.

  • Sampo Ranta – University of Minnesota pathway alumnus and current European senior client.

Highlights

  • Negotiation style: Practical, pathway-first and family-oriented, with emphasis on the right league, right club and realistic career planning.

  • NHLPA/CBA expertise: NHL-side work is supported through RSG Hockey and Allain Roy rather than a large in-house NHLPA staff.

  • Network strengths: Finland, Liiga, NCAA, CHL, USHL, Swiss NL, SHL, DEL, Czechia and broader European placement.

  • Development pipeline: Rookie Premium Program and Family Advisor services for NCAA, CHL, USHL and Europe-bound players.

  • Cross-border execution: Strong Finland-to-North America route, with listed pathways through Minnesota, St. Cloud State, Providence, Boston College, Vermont, North Dakota, OHL, WHL and USHL.

  • Off-ice support: Career consulting, family advising, relocation support, club/league mapping and everyday player assistance.

Agency Snapshot

Origin Story

  • Puck Agency Finland’s company record traces back to 2008, with modern hockey-agent branding centered in Pori.

  • Tomi Haula built the agency’s identity around player pathways, family advising and North American contacts.

  • The agency grew from Finnish player development into a broader network covering North America and top European leagues.

Milestones

  • 2008 – Puck Agency Finland Oy registered in Finland.

  • 2017 – Tomi Pöllänen / Puck Agency Finland Oy approved as a registered Finnish hockey agent.

  • 2021 – Sampo Ranta signed a three-year Colorado Avalanche entry-level contract after his University of Minnesota pathway.

  • 2021 – Filip Lindberg signed a two-year Pittsburgh Penguins entry-level contract after winning an NCAA title with UMass.

  • 2023 – Erik Haula signed a three-year, $9.45 million contract with New Jersey.

  • 2025 – Erik Haula was traded to Nashville while entering the final year of that $9.45 million contract.

  • 2025 – Juho Lammikko signed a one-year, $800,000 New Jersey Devils contract.

  • 2025 – Benjamin Rautiainen was selected 108th overall by Tampa Bay in the NHL Draft.

  • 2026 – Juho Lammikko returned to ZSC Lions after his Devils contract was mutually terminated.

Network Strengths

  • Finland: Pori base, Liiga roster depth, Finnish agent registration and strong Ässät/Tappara/JYP/Lukko/KooKoo connections.

  • North America: RSG Hockey partnership, NCAA routes, CHL/USHL advisory and NHL/AHL contacts.

  • Europe: Swiss NL, SHL, Czech Extraliga, DEL, ICEHL, Norway, Denmark, France and UK/EIHL placements.

  • Specialty lanes: Finnish forwards, Liiga-to-Europe transfers, NCAA/CHL advisory, family advising and goalie support.

Support Team / Partners

  • Agent / family advisor: Tomi Haula

  • Agent / family advisor: Niklas Nevalainen

  • Agent: Tomi Pöllänen

  • Family advisor: Antonio Sormo

  • NHL / North America partner: RSG Hockey / Allain Roy

  • Swedish / Nordic partner: RSG Hockey SE

  • Czech / Central Europe partner: Sport Invest Hockey

  • Family Advisor service: Puck Agency internal team

  • Rookie Premium Program: Puck Agency internal pathway service

  • Contract negotiations and representation: Puck Agency 360 Pro with partner support

  • Relocation / housing / everyday support: Puck Agency 360 Pro

  • Marketing / brand partnerships: Not publicly detailed

  • Financial advisors / tax partners: Not publicly named

  • Immigration / visa counsel: Not publicly named

Notable Deals Led by Puck Agency Finland

  • 2023 – Erik Haula: New Jersey Devils – UFA contract – 3 years – $9.45 million – $3.15 million AAV.

  • 2025 – Erik Haula: New Jersey Devils → Nashville Predators – trade move – Nashville acquired Haula entering the final year of his $9.45 million contract.

  • 2025 – Juho Lammikko: New Jersey Devils – UFA signing – 1 year – $800,000 – one-way NHL contract.

  • 2026 – Juho Lammikko: New Jersey Devils → ZSC Lions – contract termination / Europe return – returned to Switzerland and resumed his ZSC Lions deal through 2027-28.

  • 2021 – Sampo Ranta: Colorado Avalanche – entry-level contract – 3 years – NHL/AHL development route after University of Minnesota.

  • 2021 – Filip Lindberg: Pittsburgh Penguins – entry-level contract – 2 years – $1.85 million – $925,000 cap hit.

  • 2017 – Sebastian Repo: Florida Panthers – entry-level contract – 3 years – $2.775 million.

  • 2015 – Vili Saarijärvi: Detroit Red Wings – entry-level contract – 3 years – $2.0925 million.

  • 2025 – Benjamin Rautiainen: Tampa Bay Lightning – NHL Draft selection – 4th round, 108th overall – Tappara pathway.

  • 2025 – Benjamin Rautiainen: Tappara – Liiga extension – through spring 2027.

Track Record (Last 3 Seasons)

  • NHL contracts signed / visible direct sample: 2 recent direct visible NHL contracts: Erik Haula’s active Nashville/New Jersey contract and Juho Lammikko’s 2025 New Jersey contract.

  • Total visible active NHL contract value: $9.45 million.

  • Visible active NHL cap-hit footprint: $3.15 million.

  • Recently signed but no longer active NHL value: Juho Lammikko’s one-year, $800,000 New Jersey contract was terminated in February 2026.

  • Extensions/renewals: Benjamin Rautiainen’s Tappara extension through 2027 is the clearest recent European prospect renewal.

  • ELCs signed: No clearly verified new NHL ELC in the last three seasons; older ELC examples include Sampo Ranta, Filip Lindberg, Sebastian Repo and Vili Saarijärvi.

  • RFA outcomes: No recent public NHL RFA outcome verified.

  • Arbitration cases: No recent public filed/heard arbitration case verified.

  • Europe transfers: Juho Lammikko’s return to ZSC Lions is the headline recent Europe-return move; the wider roster includes Liiga, NL, SHL, DEL, Czechia, Denmark, Norway, France and EIHL placements.

  • NHL Draft outcomes: Benjamin Rautiainen selected by Tampa Bay in 2025; the agency screenshot lists 9 NHL-drafted clients.

  • Aggregate client market value: Not publicly consolidated; use visible active NHL contract value as the cleanest available proxy.

Compliance & Accreditation

  • Finnish agent registration: Tomi Haula, Niklas Nevalainen and Tomi Pöllänen are listed by SJRY/FHPA under Puck Agency Finland Oy.

  • NHLPA certification status: Direct Puck Agency Finland NHLPA certification was not clearly verified.

  • NHL partner representation: NHL-side work is supported through RSG Hockey / Allain Roy.

  • National federation registrations: Finnish SJRY/FHPA registration is publicly visible for the agency’s main agents.

  • Professional liability insurance: Not publicly stated.

  • Ethics/compliance notes: No public agency discipline or sanction found in checked public sources.

Testimonials

  • “Your journey. Our mission.” – Puck Agency positioning line.

  • “For the players. Every day.” – Puck Agency agent-team positioning line.

  • “Own your path.” – Puck Agency homepage slogan.

  • No reliable independent player-specific testimonial quotes were found for Puck Agency Finland; avoid invented player quotes unless the agency supplies them.

Press, Awards & Recognition

  • 2026 – Juho Lammikko returns to ZSC Lions after New Jersey Devils contract termination.

  • 2025 – Benjamin Rautiainen selected 108th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning.

  • 2025 – Juho Lammikko signs one-year, $800,000 New Jersey Devils contract.

  • 2025 – Erik Haula traded from New Jersey Devils to Nashville Predators.

  • 2023 – Erik Haula signs three-year, $9.45 million New Jersey Devils contract.

  • Agency-specific awards: No credible public agency-award listing found.

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