AC Hockey AB
Nordic Prospect Bridge
. Sweden

Key Facts

Founded: Patrik Aronsson started the agency in 2003 and started AC Hockey AB in 2006.
Headquarters: Askim / Gothenburg area, Sweden.
Other offices: Swedish base in the Gothenburg/Kungsbacka area; Finnish coverage through Mika Westerberg and Jukka Vienonen; North American partner offices through Titan Sports Management in Vancouver, Dallas, Las Vegas, Calgary and Brandon.
Agency type: Mid-size hockey agency with European scouting and North American NHL partner coverage.
Ownership: Current AC Hockey Sports Management AB records list Patrik Aronsson and Simon Olsson as board members, with Patrik Aronsson controlling 50-75% and Simon Olsson 25-50%.
Primary markets: SHL, HockeyAllsvenskan, Liiga, Finnish junior hockey, NHL, AHL, NCAA/USHL pathways and European leagues, with North American execution through Titan Sports Management.
Players: 115 total clients; NHL clients: 30+; NHL-drafted clients: 46.

Key agents: Patrik Aronsson, Simon Olsson, Matthew Lapierre, Mika Westerberg, Jukka Vienonen; North American partner contacts include Jarrett Bousquet and Kevin Epp of Titan Sports Management; Patrik Aronsson is listed by AC Hockey as founder/licensed agent with NHL license.
Languages: Swedish, English and Finnish coverage is evident from the agency’s Swedish staff, Finnish agents and Titan North American partner network.
Contact email: aronsson@achockey.se; olsson@achockey.se; matt@achockey.se; westerberg@achockey.se; vienonen@achockey.se.
Phone / WhatsApp: Patrik Aronsson +46 70 771 05 05; Simon Olsson +46 70 531 88 84; Mika Westerberg +358 44 783 80 12; Jukka Vienonen +358 44 502 01 20.
Website: https://achockey.se/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/achockey1/

About AC Hockey AB

AC Hockey is a Gothenburg-area Swedish hockey agency founded by former player Patrik Aronsson, who started the agency in 2003 and AC Hockey AB in 2006. Aronsson’s playing background includes SHL, Finland, Austria and Germany, and AC Hockey says he holds SICO and NHL licensing. The agency presents itself as one of Sweden’s leading hockey agencies and a safe, professional partner. Its growth has been built around Swedish and Finnish talent, with a North American route through Titan Sports Management. AC Hockey’s visible client base includes established Swedish names such as Linus Omark, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Jakob Silfverberg, André Burakovsky, Andreas Johnsson and Oskar Lindblom, plus younger NHL/AHL-linked players such as Otto Stenberg, Adam Engström, Jani Nyman and Ivar Stenberg. The agency is especially strong in Swedish and Finnish player development, SHL/HockeyAllsvenskan scouting and NHL draft pathways. AC Hockey’s services include contract negotiation, development planning, financial guidance and insurance advice. Its development model includes a long-term plan with the player and, for juniors, the player’s parents, covering athletic and social development. The agency says it focuses on technical skill, physical development and talent, while maintaining close relationships with players and clubs. Cross-border strength comes through Titan’s NHL-side contacts Kevin Epp and Jarrett Bousquet, who are listed on AC Hockey’s contact page and on Titan’s own staff/contact pages. The profile is best described as a Swedish/Finnish development agency with a Titan-backed NHL bridge.

Client Roster

Top players / NHL players

  • Oliver Ekman-Larsson (Toronto Maple Leafs) – 4 years, $14,000,000, $3,500,000 AAV, 16-team no-trade list – D – Sweden – 1991-07-17.

  • André Burakovsky (Chicago Blackhawks) – 5 years, $27,500,000, $5,500,000 AAV – F – Sweden – 1995-02-09.

  • Linus Omark (Luleå HF) – European salary not publicly disclosed; 2025-26 Luleå contract – F – Sweden – 1987-02-05.

  • Jakob Silfverberg (Brynäs IF) – European salary not publicly disclosed; former NHL cap hit $5,250,000 – F – Sweden – 1990-10-13.

  • Lias Andersson (EHC Biel-Bienne) – European salary not publicly disclosed; last NHL deal 1 year, $775,000 – F – Sweden – 1998-10-13.

  • Andreas Johnsson (Skellefteå AIK) – European salary not publicly disclosed; last NHL deal 1 year, $800,000 – F – Sweden – 1994-11-21.

  • Oskar Lindblom (European club level / no current NHL contract listed) – last NHL deal 2 years, $5,000,000, $2,500,000 AAV – F – Sweden – 1996-08-15.

  • Elmer Söderblom (Pittsburgh Penguins) – 2 years, $2,250,000, $1,125,000 AAV – F – Sweden – 2001-07-05.

  • Filip Hållander (Pittsburgh Penguins) – 2 years, $1,550,000, $775,000 AAV – F – Sweden – 2000-06-29.

  • Adam Ginning (Philadelphia Flyers / Lehigh Valley Phantoms) – 2 years, $1,575,000, $787,500 AAV – D – Sweden – 2000-01-13.

  • Olle Lycksell (Ottawa Senators / Belleville Senators) – 1 year, $775,000, $775,000 AAV – F – Sweden – 1999-08-24.

Prospects & young talents

  • Otto Stenberg (St. Louis Blues / Springfield Thunderbirds, NHL/AHL) – 3-year ELC, $2,754,999, $918,333 cap hit – F – Sweden – 2005-05-29.

  • Adam Engström (Montréal Canadiens organization, NHL/AHL) – 3-year ELC, $2,690,001, $896,667 cap hit – D – Sweden – 2003-11-17.

  • Jani Nyman (Seattle Kraken / Coachella Valley Firebirds, NHL/AHL) – 3-year ELC, $2,674,998, $891,666 cap hit – F – Finland – 2004-07-30.

  • Kalle Väisänen (New York Rangers / Hartford Wolf Pack, AHL) – 3-year ELC, $2,589,999, $863,333 cap hit – F – Finland – 2003-01-28.

  • Ivar Stenberg (Frölunda HC, SHL) – European salary not publicly disclosed; 2026 NHL Draft top prospect – F – Sweden – 2007-09-30.

Goalies

  • Arvid Söderblom (Chicago Blackhawks) – G – Sweden – 1999-08-19; represented through Titan partner Jarrett Bousquet.

Coaches/Staff represented

No public coach/staff representation roster is disclosed.

Notable former clients

  • Niklas Hjalmarsson – cited by Hockeysverige in 2016 as one of the agency’s known names at that time.

  • Linus Omark – long-time visible AC Hockey client.

Highlights

  • Negotiation style: Development-first and relationship-led, with an emphasis on best possible contract terms including salary, term, housing and bonuses.

  • NHLPA/CBA expertise: Patrik Aronsson is listed with NHL license by AC Hockey, while Kevin Epp and Jarrett Bousquet provide Titan’s NHL-side partner coverage.

  • Network strengths: Sweden, Finland and North America through SICO-certified agents and Titan Sports Management.

  • Development pipeline: Individual development plans for players, including junior-family planning, technical skill, physical development and social development.

  • Financial support: AC Hockey says it helps players with financial advice and insurance questions.

Agency Snapshot

Origin story

  • Patrik Aronsson started the agency in 2003 and AC Hockey AB in 2006.

  • Aronsson’s background includes professional play in Sweden, Finland, Austria and Germany.

  • Simon Olsson joined after retiring from professional hockey in 2016, after junior hockey experience in the USHL and QMJHL and pro stops in Sweden and Europe.

Milestones

  • 2003 – Patrik Aronsson started the agency.

  • 2006 – AC Hockey AB launched.

  • 2016 – Simon Olsson left playing to join AC Hockey.

  • 2023 – Jani Nyman signed a 3-year Seattle ELC, $2.675M total value.

  • 2024 – Otto Stenberg signed a 3-year St. Louis ELC, $2.755M total value.

  • 2024 – Adam Engström signed a 3-year Montréal ELC, $2.690M total value.

  • 2025 – Filip Hållander signed a 2-year Pittsburgh contract, $1.55M total value.

  • 2026 – Ivar Stenberg entered the 2026 NHL Draft cycle as a leading European prospect.

Network strengths

  • North America: Titan Sports Management partner network with Kevin Epp and Jarrett Bousquet in Vancouver/Dallas.

  • Europe: Sweden and Finland through Patrik Aronsson, Simon Olsson, Mika Westerberg and Jukka Vienonen.

  • Specialty lanes: Swedish forwards, Finnish prospects, NHL-drafted Scandinavian players, SHL-to-AHL transitions and family-advisor-style junior planning.

Support Team / Partners

  • Contract/cap specialist: Patrik Aronsson for AC Hockey; Kevin Epp and Jarrett Bousquet through Titan for NHL-side coverage.

  • Immigration/visa counsel: Not publicly disclosed.

  • Litigation/agent-law counsel: Titan lists Scott Jacko as General Counsel in Las Vegas.

  • Marketing/brand partnerships: Not publicly detailed.

  • PR/media training: Not publicly disclosed.

  • Skills coaches / skating coaches / goalie coaches: AC Hockey provides development planning but does not publicly name external coaches.

  • Analytics/scouting support: AC Hockey lists licensed agents, scouts and player advisors; Matthew Lapierre is listed as player developer.

  • Financial advisors/tax partners: AC Hockey says it provides financial guidance and insurance support, but partner firms are not named.

Notable Deals Led by AC Hockey

  • 2025 – Filip Hållander: Pittsburgh Penguins – standard/RFA signing – 2 years – $1,550,000 – $775,000 AAV.

  • 2025 – Olle Lycksell: Ottawa Senators – standard signing – 1 year – $775,000 – $775,000 AAV – $500K guaranteed.

  • 2025 – Elmer Söderblom: Pittsburgh Penguins – standard/RFA contract – 2 years – $2,250,000 – $1,125,000 AAV.

  • 2024 – Otto Stenberg: St. Louis Blues – ELC – 3 years – $2,754,999 – $918,333 cap hit.

  • 2024 – Adam Engström: Montréal Canadiens – ELC – 3 years – $2,690,001 – $896,667 cap hit – signing bonuses and performance bonuses listed.

  • 2024 – Kalle Väisänen: New York Rangers – ELC – 3 years – $2,589,999 – $863,333 cap hit.

  • 2024 – Adam Ginning: Philadelphia Flyers – RFA contract – 2 years – $1,575,000 – $787,500 AAV.

  • 2023 – Jani Nyman: Seattle Kraken – ELC – 3 years – $2,674,998 – $891,666 cap hit.

Track Record (Last 3 Seasons)

NHL contracts signed: 8 active public AC Hockey/Patrik Aronsson contracts listed by PuckPedia.
Total value signed (USD): $16.86M active direct AC Hockey contract value.
Total AAV represented (USD): $7.03M active direct cap hit.
Extensions/renewals: Söderblom, Ginning, Hållander and Lycksell are recent standard/RFA outcomes in the active direct sample.
ELCs signed: Otto Stenberg, Adam Engström, Jani Nyman and Kalle Väisänen are active ELCs in the direct sample.
RFA outcomes: Hållander, Ginning, Lycksell and Söderblom are recent RFA/standard outcomes in the sample.
Arbitration cases: No heard arbitration case verified in the cited sources.
Europe transfers: Not comprehensively audited; visible recent examples include Linus Omark’s 2025-26 Luleå return and Jakob Silfverberg’s Brynäs extension.
Aggregate client market value: Hockey market value is not standardized; direct active NHL contract value is $16.86M, while Titan-affiliated NHL contracts are not counted as AC Hockey-only value.

Compliance & Accreditation

NHLPA certification status: AC Hockey lists Patrik Aronsson with NHL license; Titan partner agents Kevin Epp and Jarrett Bousquet handle NHL-side partner work.
National federation registrations: SICO lists Patrik Aronsson and Simon Olsson as certified Swedish player agents with AC Hockey AB and Titan Sport Management as North American partner.
Professional liability insurance: Not publicly stated.
Ethics/compliance notes: No verifiable public disciplinary note found in the cited sources.

Testimonials

  • AC Hockey – service statement – “Vi hjälper dig att lyckas.”

  • Simon Olsson – agent / former player – Hockeysverige: “Det var ingenting att tveka på.”

  • AC Hockey – agency statement – “en trygg och professionell partner.”

Press, Awards & Recognition

  • 2006 – AC Hockey AB launched by Patrik Aronsson.

  • 2016 – Simon Olsson joined AC Hockey after ending his playing career – Hockeysverige.

  • 2024 – Otto Stenberg signed 3-year, $2.755M St. Louis ELC – PuckPedia.

  • 2025 – Filip Hållander signed 2-year, $1.55M Pittsburgh contract – PuckPedia.

  • 2026 – Ivar Stenberg profiled as a top 2026 NHL Draft prospect – The Hockey Writers.

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