Player Representation
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Our Mission
Our mission is to provide the highest level of quality representation to each and every player that we advise. We understand that each player is unique and has different goals, and we are committed to catering to the specific needs of each individual and helping our players reach their desired level of success.
What is International Player Advisors?
International Player Advisors is a fee-for-service advisor group that aims to manage players throughout their hockey journey and guide them in choosing the correct pathway for their future athletic endeavours.
What's Included?
This full-service program will include a personal advisor for the year who will provide a comprehensive list of services to support the hockey players we advise. These services include but are not limited to game feedback from scouting and video sessions, frequent phone check-ins, parental access to advisor, communication and coordination with the player’s coach, help with player profile/resume, access to various training camps, and team placement for the player for the following year.
What Happens Next?
Our players will be placed all over North America. Placements can occur in various AAA leagues across Ontario, USHL, NAHL, OHL, OJHL, NOJHL, CCHL, GOJHL, BCHL, AJHL, NCDC, and NCAA
What Else Is Included?
All our players will receive discounts on certain products (i.e. equipment, supplements, and apparel). Additional services can include nutritional planning, on/off-ice personalized training programs, physiotherapy, and access to a sports psychologist.
Our Advisor Services
Our Advisor Services include, but are not limited to:
Player Placement
Feedback from Scouts
Coordination of Tryouts and Camps
Feedback & Discussion
Post-Secondary Planning
Discounts on Supplements and Equipment
Promotion/Prep for Drafts
Contract Negotiations
Communication with Parents/Coaches
Player Development
Media Management
Advice with Disability Insurance
About Laura Anava
President
Laura Anava has been actively involved in hockey and athletics her whole life. She was a member of the University of Western Basketball Team from 2004 – 2006, and participated on Team Canada in 2009 and 2013 for the Women’s Basketball Team in the Maccabi Games, a global sporting event in Israel.
Laura is the younger sister of Michael and Adam Henrich, who were drafted 13th overall to the Edmonton Oilers in 1998 and 60th overall to the Tampa Bay Lighting in 2002, respectively, and both played professional hockey for 10+ years. Laura currently helps them run their Elite Hockey School in Toronto, Henrich Hockey.
Laura was the Team Manager for the Goulding Park Rangers 2015 Team in the NYHL in 2021 and the following year (2022) for both the 2016 and 2015 Teams. Currently, Laura runs the Toronto Stars Klevr Super League Organization, a U7-U9 Elite Hockey Development Program, where she manages and operates 5 teams.
About James Duhamel
Advisor
James Duhamel was born on 10/10/1983 in Toronto, ON. He played AAA in the GTHL, 2 years of Jr. A in the OJHL 2002/2033 – Milton Merchants, 2003/2004 – Mississauga Chargers standout Jr. A player who obtained a full scholarship to Norwich University (NCAA) in Northfield, Vermont. He played there from 2004-2007 and then began his coaching career in 2008, where he was the Asst. Coach for Norwich University (ACHA), coaching there from 2008-2010. He then became the Asst. Coach of the Toronto Jr. A Canadiens in 2014-2015 & 2015-2016. He then moved to the U18 Toronto Jr Canadiens AAA team and coached there for 3 seasons until 2018-2019. Most recently, he was the Asst. Coach for the Halton Hurricanes U18 AAA team. Has been the Western Ontario scout for the Toronto Jr. A Canadiens from 2014 – present and has coached dozens of players who have played in the OJHL, OHL, NCAA, AHL, and NHL
About Gianmarco Aiello
Advisor
Gianmarco grew up in playing minor hockey, working his way up to Jr. He coached minor hockey for 10 years, spending 6 in the OMHA and currently in the GTHL for the last 4 years. Prior to his minor hockey coaching, Gianmarco spent 2 seasons coaching JR Hockey in Ontario.
Gianmarco has had the privilege of coaching many current professional (NHL/AHL/Europe), Div. 1 and OHL Players
Gianmarco has spent numerous years running his own hockey development program for D specific, where he has worked with players from minor hockey to the pro level. This also includes analyzing game tape, and constant communication with players throughout their growth.
About Vinu Varadarasa
Advisor
Since 2019, Vinu has been the North York Renegades Assistant Coach/ Assistant General Manager. He is also the Surrey Eagles (BCHL) GTA Regional Scout for 2023 and the Arsenal Hockey Development Assistant Coach since 2017.