Wesport Hockey
Swedish Talent Builders
Sweden N/A
Key Facts
Also known as: Wesport; WeSport; Wesport AB; Wesport Sport Management
Founded: 2014
Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
Other offices: Stockholm-based; North American hockey coverage through The Sports Corporation
Agency type: Multi-sport agency with boutique hockey division
Ownership: Founder-led by Nina Wennerström; public 2026 reporting described Wennerström as majority owner with Karl-Johan Persson as minority owner
Primary markets: NHL, AHL, SHL, HockeyAllsvenskan, Swiss NL, Czech Extraliga, DEL, NCAA/USHL pathways through partner network
Players ($12.445M visible public NHL / next-NHL contract value): 70+ total clients; NHL clients: 5; NHL-drafted clients: 13. Visible active cap hit: about $4.82M, plus Theodor Niederbach’s $1.025M 2026-27 Washington contract
Key agents: Antonio Norberg, Mikael Tellqvist, Karl Hellgren, Lloyd Solberg, Nina Wennerström
Languages: Swedish, English; wider partner support through The Sports Corporation
Contact email: info@wesport.se
Phone / WhatsApp: +46 8 50 12 12 50
Website: https://www.wesport.se/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wesportagency/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wesport-sport-management/
About Wesport Hockey
Wesport is a Stockholm-based multi-sport management agency founded by Nina Wennerström in 2014. Wennerström came from tennis and international sports management before building Wesport into a broader agency across hockey, football, tennis and brand partnerships.
The hockey division blends Swedish player-development knowledge with a strong North American link through The Sports Corporation. Wesport’s public hockey positioning is built around holistic player development: on-ice routines, off-ice training, sleep, nutrition, mental performance, branding, legal protection and contract planning. Its Swedish hockey team includes former NHL goaltender Mikael Tellqvist, SICO-certified agent Karl Hellgren and other listed hockey staff such as Antonio Norberg and Lloyd Solberg. The agency’s current public hockey roster is prospect-heavy, led by Jesper Wallstedt, Jonathan Lekkerimäki, Alexander Holtz, Fabian Lysell and Theodor Niederbach. Wesport is especially strong with Swedish first-round and second-round NHL-drafted players who need a bridge from SHL/HockeyAllsvenskan into NHL and AHL systems.
Wallstedt has become the agency’s clearest current hockey flagship, both as an NHL goaltender and as a public testimonial for Wesport’s long-term development approach. The agency also has a useful veteran-European lane through players such as Adam Reideborn, Niklas Lundström, David Quenneville and Albin Lundin. Wesport’s differentiator is that it is not only a hockey-contract agency; it has an in-house commercial and brand-partnership engine, with stated partnerships across Bauer, CCM, Nocco and Upper Deck.
The wider company has also grown quickly, with public reporting in 2026 pointing to major revenue growth and a stated ambition to become one of Europe’s leading sport agencies. In hockey terms, Wesport is best understood as a Swedish development and branding platform with TSC-powered NHL access.
Client Roster
Top NHL players
Alexander Holtz [Henderson Silver Knights, AHL / Vegas Golden Knights contract] – F – Sweden – 2002-01-23
Jonathan Lekkerimäki [Abbotsford Canucks, AHL / Vancouver Canucks contract] – F – Sweden – 2004-07-24
Jesper Wallstedt [Minnesota Wild] – G – Sweden – 2002-11-14
Fabian Lysell [Providence Bruins, AHL / Boston Bruins contract] – F – Sweden – 2003-01-19
Theodor Niederbach [Washington Capitals / Hershey Bears path beginning 2026-27] – F – Sweden – 2002-02-25
Prospects & young talents
Jesper Vikman [Hershey Bears, AHL / Washington Capitals contract] – G – Sweden – 2002-03-11
Felix Öhrqvist [Swedish junior / national-team pathway] – D – Sweden – prospect
Loke Krantz [Swedish junior / national-team pathway] – F – Sweden – prospect
Adam Nömme [Swedish junior / national-team pathway] – G – Sweden – prospect
Milo Tjärnlund [Swedish junior / national-team pathway] – F – Sweden – prospect
Goalies
Jesper Wallstedt [Minnesota Wild] – G – Sweden – 2002-11-14
Adam Reideborn [SC Bern, NL] – G – Sweden – 1992-01-18
Niklas Lundström [Odense Bulldogs] – G – Sweden – 1993-01-10
Jesper Vikman [Hershey Bears, AHL / Washington Capitals contract] – G – Sweden – 2002-03-11
European veterans
David Quenneville [Örebro HK, SHL] – D – Canada – 1998-03-13
Albin Lundin [IF Björklöven, HockeyAllsvenskan] – F – Sweden – 1996-03-15
Marcus Högström [last: Djurgårdens IF] – D – Sweden – 1989-03-20
Adam Reideborn [SC Bern, NL] – G – Sweden – 1992-01-18
Notable former clients
Carey Price – listed in older Wesport/Footnation-related public reporting; legacy NHL star connected to the broader agency ecosystem.
Ryan Getzlaf – listed in older Wesport/Footnation-related public reporting; legacy NHL star connected to the broader agency ecosystem.
Marcus Högström – former NHL/AHL/SHL defenseman and long-time Swedish veteran.
Alexander Holtz – still active, but notable as a former seventh-overall NHL Draft pick and early Wesport/TSC high-end Swedish client.
Highlights
Negotiation style: Development-first, Swedish-market focused and supported by North American partner execution.
NHLPA/CBA expertise: NHL-facing contracts are handled through The Sports Corporation and other NHLPA-certified partner agents.
Network strengths: Sweden, SHL, HockeyAllsvenskan, AHL/NHL, TSC in North America, and European placement markets.
Development pipeline: Swedish first-round prospects, goalie development, SHL-to-AHL transition planning and NHL Draft preparation.
Brand/commercial capability: Stronger than most hockey boutiques, with in-house brand partnership, digital visibility and sponsor activation.
Support model: Legal, logistics, performance coaching, nutrition, recovery, online presence and career strategy.
Agency Snapshot
Origin story
Nina Wennerström founded Wesport in 2014 after earlier work in international sports management.
The agency expanded from tennis into hockey, football and broader brand partnership work.
Wesport Hockey grew around Swedish expertise and a North American partnership with The Sports Corporation.
Milestones
2014 – Wesport founded by Nina Wennerström.
2017 – Swedish hockey media profiled Wennerström as a rare female hockey agent in a male-dominated field.
2020 – Karl-Johan Persson invested in Wesport, helping fund broader agency growth.
2022 – Wesport expanded through the Footnation acquisition.
2024 – Jesper Wallstedt signed a two-year, $4.4M Minnesota Wild extension beginning in 2025-26.
2025 – Alexander Holtz signed a two-year Vegas Golden Knights RFA contract.
2026 – Theodor Niederbach signed a one-year Washington Capitals two-way contract.
2026 – Public business reporting described Wesport’s revenue jump toward 75M SEK and Wennerström’s return as CEO.
Network strengths
Sweden: Stockholm base, SHL, HockeyAllsvenskan, Swedish junior and national-team pipelines.
North America: The Sports Corporation for NHL Draft, NHL contract and AHL transition support.
Europe: Swiss NL, Czech Extraliga, DEL and wider European placement through Wesport’s network.
Specialty lanes: Swedish first-round picks, goalies, SHL-to-NHL prospects, personal brand growth and off-ice athlete support.
Support Team / Partners
Hockey representation: Antonio Norberg, Mikael Tellqvist, Karl Hellgren, Lloyd Solberg and Nina Wennerström.
North American partner: The Sports Corporation.
Legal partner: MAQS, listed by Wesport as its sports-law partner.
Brand partners: Bauer, CCM, Nocco and Upper Deck are listed as hockey brand-partnership examples.
Goalie/player development: Mikael Tellqvist brings former NHL and Swedish national-team goaltending experience.
SICO-certified Swedish agent: Karl Hellgren.
Commercial team: Wesport’s in-house brand-partnership and social-media support.
Performance network: Hockey coaches, academies, clubs, mental coaching, nutrition and recovery support.
Notable Deals Led by Wesport Hockey
2023 – Jonathan Lekkerimäki: Vancouver Canucks – entry-level contract – 3 years – $2.754999M total value – $918,333 cap hit.
2024 – Jesper Wallstedt: Minnesota Wild – RFA extension – 2 years – $4.4M total value – $2.2M AAV.
2025 – Alexander Holtz: Vegas Golden Knights – RFA contract – 2 years – $1.675077M total value – about $837.5K AAV.
2026 – Theodor Niederbach: Washington Capitals – two-way NHL contract – 1 year – $1.025M NHL value – $85K AHL salary.
2021 – Fabian Lysell: Boston Bruins – entry-level contract – 3 years – $2.590002M total value – $863,334 cap hit.
2026 – Jesper Vikman: Vegas Golden Knights → Washington Capitals – trade asset in Nic Dowd deal – NHL-contracted goaltender moved into Washington/Hershey pipeline.
2025 – Adam Reideborn: SC Bern – Swiss NL veteran-goalie contract path – public value not disclosed.
2025 – David Quenneville: Örebro HK – SHL contract path – public value not disclosed.
Track Record (Last 3 Seasons)
NHL contracts signed/extended: 4 visible public NHL contracts from 2023-24 through 2025-26: Lekkerimäki, Wallstedt, Holtz and Niederbach.
Visible current/future NHL contract value: $12.445M across Holtz, Lekkerimäki, Wallstedt, Lysell and Niederbach.
Visible active NHL cap hit: About $4.82M for Holtz, Lekkerimäki, Wallstedt and Lysell.
Future 2026-27 cap hit: $1.025M for Niederbach’s Washington contract.
Extensions/renewals: Wallstedt two-year extension, Holtz two-year RFA deal, Niederbach one-year two-way NHL contract.
ELCs signed: Lekkerimäki and active earlier ELCs for Lysell and Vikman remain key public examples.
RFA outcomes: Wallstedt secured a two-year NHL goalie bridge; Holtz received a two-year Vegas deal; Niederbach signed into the Washington system.
Arbitration cases: No public arbitration hearing tied to Wesport Hockey clients was confirmed.
Europe transfers: Reideborn to SC Bern, David Quenneville to Örebro HK, Albin Lundin to IF Björklöven and broader Swedish/European placement activity.
Broader agency hockey footprint: Wesport’s own hockey page reports $549.626M in NHL contract value and 83 NHL-drafted clients across its broader hockey/TSC network.
Compliance & Accreditation
Karl Hellgren – SICO-certified player agent for Wesport AB.
Wesport AB – listed by SICO with The Sports Corporation as North American partner.
The Sports Corporation – NHLPA-certified North American partner agency for NHL contract execution.
Antonio Norberg – listed in public agency data as a Wesport Hockey agent; individual certification not fully confirmed.
Mikael Tellqvist – listed in public agency data as a Wesport Hockey agent/player-development figure; individual certification not fully confirmed.
Lloyd Solberg – listed in public agency data as a Wesport Hockey agent; individual certification not fully confirmed.
Nina Wennerström – founder and managing partner/CEO; historically profiled as a hockey agent and sports-management executive.
Professional liability insurance: Not publicly stated.
Ethics/compliance notes: No public disciplinary issue tied to Wesport Hockey representation was found.
Testimonials
Jesper Wallstedt – “they've been there every step of the way.”
Jesper Wallstedt – “Their expertise and dedication have been invaluable.”
Isaac Kiese Thelin – “more than just an agency.”
Tallon Griekspoor – “part of my team, as a family.”
Press, Awards & Recognition
2014 – Wesport founded by Nina Wennerström.
2017 – Hockeybladet profiled Wennerström as one of Sweden’s few female hockey agents.
2020 – Karl-Johan Persson invested in Wesport.
2022 – Wesport expanded through the Footnation acquisition.
2024 – Jesper Wallstedt signed a two-year, $4.4M Minnesota Wild extension.
2026 – Wesport was publicly reported to be targeting major European agency growth after revenue rose sharply.
Agency-specific awards: No credible public hockey-agency award listing was found.
