SeventyOne Hockey Agency
Nordic Placement Network
. Norway
N/A

Key Facts

Also known as: 7EVENTY1, SeventyOne Hockey AS, Divent / SeventyOne Hockey Agency
Founded: 2021 as agency brand; SeventyOne Hockey AS registered in Norway in 2024
Headquarters: Oslo, Norway
Other offices: Registered company address in Heggedal / Asker, Norway; North America coverage through Kris Versteeg and PROPULSION Sports Agency; Finland coverage through Wire Sports Management
Agency type: Mid-size European hockey agency and family-advisor group
Ownership: SeventyOne Hockey AS; Patrick Gandolfi Hellman is CEO / agent, with Kris Versteeg listed as consultant / co-owner / advisor
Primary markets: Norway EHL, SHL, HockeyAllsvenskan, DEL, DEL2, Ligue Magnus, Metal Ligaen, ICEHL, Poland, EIHL, North American family-advisor pathways
Players: 74 total clients; 0 NHL clients; 1 NHL-drafted client
NHL clients: 0
Key agents: Patrick Gandolfi Hellman, Kris Versteeg
Languages: Norwegian, English, Swedish
Contact email: patrick@hellman.no
Phone / WhatsApp: +47 93 27 78 83
Website: https://7eventy1.no/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7eventy1_hockey/
X: https://twitter.com/dolfi84
Facebook: Not publicly listed
LinkedIn: https://no.linkedin.com/company/divent

About SeventyOne Hockey Agency

SeventyOne Hockey Agency is an Oslo-based hockey agency and family-advisor group built around Patrick Gandolfi Hellman’s European hockey network. The agency describes itself as a selective, relationship-first alternative to larger representation companies, with direct access to the agent rather than a volume-driven model. Hellman’s background includes hockey-executive and sports-manager work in Norway, which gives the agency a club-side understanding of recruiting, roster construction and contract value. Kris Versteeg, a two-time Stanley Cup champion and former NHL forward, is listed as consultant, co-owner and advisor, adding a North American player-development perspective.

The agency’s core lane is European placement: Norway-to-Sweden, Norway-to-Germany, North America-to-Europe and Europe-to-Europe transfers. SeventyOne is affiliated with PROPULSION Sports Agency in Canada and Wire Sports Management in Finland. It is licensed by SICO for Sweden, DEL and DEL2 in Germany, and FFHG for France’s Ligue Magnus market. The client base is currently European-pro focused rather than NHL-contract focused, with public names such as Anton Karlsson, Marcus Fagerudd, Patrick Ulriksen, David Morley, Victor Björkung, Christian Kåsastul, Hampus Gustafsson, Daniel Olsson Trkulja, Colin Campbell and Kalle Ekelund. Its service model emphasizes trust, market-value assessment, contract negotiation, placement options and long-term relationship building. SeventyOne’s biggest differentiator is its mix of hockey-executive experience, direct player access and practical European league coverage.

Client Roster

Top NHL Players

  • No active NHL clients are publicly listed.

Top Professional Players

  • Anton Karlsson [Manchester Storm] – F – Sweden – 1996-08-03

  • Marcus Fagerudd [Sparta Sarpsborg] – D – Finland – 1992-12-17

  • Patrick Ulriksen [Frisk Asker] – D – Norway – 1990-03-30

  • David Morley [Eisbären Regensburg] – F – Canada – 1990-07-25

  • Victor Björkung [Fife Flyers] – D – Sweden – 1993-04-07

  • Christian Kåsastul [Frisk Asker] – D – Norway – 1997-04-09

  • Hampus Gustafsson [Frisk Asker] – F – Sweden – 1991-04-22

  • Daniel Olsson Trkulja [Unia Oświęcim] – F – Sweden – 1991-03-03

  • Colin Campbell [Storhamar] – F – Canada – 1991-04-17

  • Kalle Ekelund [Vålerenga] – D – Sweden – 1990-07-25

Prospects & Young Talents

  • Tobias Bjercke Larsen [Bentley University, NCAA] – D – Norway – 2004-08-27

  • Emil Wasenden [Frisk Asker, Norway EHL] – D – Norway – 2004-05-21

  • Liam Sætre [Storhamar, Norway EHL] – F – Norway – birth date not publicly confirmed

  • Ole Einar Engeland Andersen [Europe, latest public listing] – D – Norway – 1999-03-10

  • Didrik Nøkleby Svendsen [Norway pathway] – F – Norway – birth date not publicly confirmed

Goalies

  • Bence Bálizs [Ferencvárosi TC] – G – Hungary – 1990-05-30

  • Theo Rooseboom de Vries [Norway pathway] – G – Norway / Netherlands – birth date not publicly confirmed

  • Jacob Smith [Angers] – G – Italy / Canada – birth date not publicly confirmed

  • Jason Grande [Europe, latest public listing] – G – Canada – birth date not publicly confirmed

  • Henrik Holm [Norway, latest public listing] – G – Norway – 1990-09-12

Coaches/Staff Represented

  • No publicly verified coaches or team staff represented.

Notable Former Clients

  • Peter Bates – signed with HK Poprad during SeventyOne’s early public agency period.

  • Jacob Lagacé – previously listed among the agency’s most-viewed clients; Hannover Indians latest public listing.

  • Max Krogdahl – previously listed in SeventyOne’s public client portfolio before moving upward in Sweden.

  • Public former-client data is limited, so only clearly visible past/previously listed names are included.

Highlights

  • Negotiation style: personal, transparent, relationship-first and market-value focused.

  • Contract focus: salary, role, league fit, clauses, relocation, import status and career-stage planning.

  • Network strengths: Norway, Sweden, Germany, France, Finland, Canada and the EIHL.

  • Development pipeline: Norwegian prospects, European national-team players and North American imports moving into Europe.

  • Cross-border execution: Norway-to-SHL, HockeyAllsvenskan-to-Europe, Norway-to-DEL/DEL2 and North America-to-Europe placement.

  • Differentiator: former hockey-executive perspective from Patrick Gandolfi Hellman and NHL-player perspective from Kris Versteeg.

Agency Snapshot

Origin Story

  • SeventyOne was built as a selective agency where players work directly with the lead agent.

  • Patrick Gandolfi Hellman developed the platform after years inside Norwegian hockey as a recruiter, sports manager and executive.

  • Kris Versteeg adds NHL playing experience, North American perspective and family-advisor credibility.

Milestones

  • 2021 – SeventyOne Hockey Agency public LinkedIn presence established.

  • 2023 – PROPULSION announced its European affiliation with SeventyOne.

  • 2024 – SeventyOne Hockey AS formally registered in Norway.

  • 2025 – SeventyOne ran a public pre-season camp in Tønsberg with CDA Hockey and Spencer Humphries.

  • 2026 – Patrick Ulriksen extended with Frisk Asker for 2026-27.

  • 2026 – Marcus Fagerudd remained listed with Sparta Sarpsborg for 2026-27.

  • 2026 – Victor Björkung signed with Fife Flyers for 2026-27.

  • 2026 – Anton Karlsson signed with Manchester Storm for 2026-27.

  • 2026 – Public agency listing shows 74 total clients, 0 NHL clients and 1 NHL-drafted client.

Network Strengths

  • Norway: Frisk Asker, Storhamar, Vålerenga, Sparta Sarpsborg and national-team player pathways.

  • Sweden: SHL, HockeyAllsvenskan, Hockeyettan and SICO-licensed representation.

  • Germany: DEL and DEL2 placement through formal licensing.

  • France: Ligue Magnus placement through FFHG licensing.

  • United Kingdom: EIHL placement, including Manchester Storm and Fife Flyers.

  • North America: family-advisor and player-development perspective through Kris Versteeg and PROPULSION.

Support Team / Partners

  • Patrick Gandolfi Hellman – CEO / agent

  • Kris Versteeg – consultant / co-owner / advisor

  • PROPULSION Sports Agency – Canadian affiliate

  • Wire Sports Management – Finnish affiliate

  • CDA Hockey / Christian Dahl-Andersen – pre-season camp and player-development support

  • Spencer Humphries – camp and development collaborator

  • SICO – Swedish licensing route

  • DEL / DEL2 – German licensed-intermediary market access

  • FFHG – French Ligue Magnus authorization

Notable Deals Led by SeventyOne Hockey Agency

  • 2026 – Anton Karlsson: Falu IF / Fife Flyers path → Manchester Storm – EIHL signing – 2026-27 – value undisclosed

  • 2026 – Victor Björkung: Zagłębie Sosnowiec → Fife Flyers – EIHL signing – 2026-27 – value undisclosed

  • 2026 – Patrick Ulriksen: Frisk Asker – contract extension – 1 year – 2026-27 – value undisclosed

  • 2026 – Marcus Fagerudd: Sparta Sarpsborg – continuation / extension – 2026-27 – value undisclosed

  • 2026 – Liam Sætre: Lillehammer → Storhamar – Norway EHL signing – through 2027-28 – value undisclosed

  • 2025 – David Morley: Eisbären Regensburg – DEL2 extension – 2025-26 – value undisclosed

  • 2025 – Colin Campbell: Storhamar – Norway EHL signing / continuation – 2025-26 – value undisclosed

  • 2025 – Christian Kåsastul: Frisk Asker – Norway EHL return/continuation – through 2026-27 listing – value undisclosed

  • 2025 – Daniel Olsson Trkulja: Unia Oświęcim – Poland signing / continuation – 2025-26 – 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: Public recent examples include Ulriksen, Fagerudd, Morley and several Norway/Germany 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 placements/extensions across Norway, Sweden, Germany, Poland and the EIHL.

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

Compliance & Accreditation

  • SeventyOne is licensed by SICO for SHL and HockeyAllsvenskan representation.

  • SeventyOne is licensed for DEL and DEL2 work in Germany.

  • SeventyOne is authorized by FFHG for Ligue Magnus activity in France.

  • SeventyOne Hockey AS is an active Norwegian company registered in 2024.

  • Patrick Gandolfi Hellman is listed by SICO with SeventyOne Hockey AS.

  • No NHLPA-certified agent is publicly listed for SeventyOne.

  • No public professional liability insurance statement found.

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

Testimonials

  • “Patrick was a dream to work with.” – Sean McMonagle

  • “Patrick has been one of the easiest to communicate with and takes a personal approach for his players.” – Steve Thornton

  • “Patrick has been a true professional in all my dealings with him.” – John Evans

  • “Patrick is a hard worker, a good communicator, a skilled negotiator and a thoughtful person.” – Dan Ratushney

  • “Patrick and 71 are in this for the right reasons.” – Darren Treloar

Press, Awards & Recognition

  • 2023 – PROPULSION Sports Agency announced SeventyOne as its European affiliate.

  • 2024 – Hockeymagasinet i Fredrikstad featured Patrick Gandolfi Hellman in a podcast episode on hockey-agent work in Norway.

  • 2024 – SeventyOne Hockey AS formally registered in Norway.

  • 2025 – Nitten.no covered SeventyOne’s pre-season camp in Tønsberg.

  • 2026 – Victor Björkung’s Fife Flyers signing gave the agency a new EIHL defensive placement.

  • 2026 – Anton Karlsson’s Manchester Storm signing became the agency’s updated top visible client move.

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