Hockey Speakers — Book Athlete Speakers

Hockey stars lay their bodies on the line and they are universally respected for their toughness. The NHL has brought a significant level of exposure to these athletes’ impressive feats. Hockey speakers are also some of the humblest athletes to work with and they are great for corporate groups, charities, universities, faith-based groups, and other organizations. The way that the best hockey speakers connect with audiences on important subjects like teamwork, leadership, and overcoming adversity, makes them valuable for any in-person or virtual event. 

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• David Ayres — Inspirational Emergency Goalie Who Appeared in a Game for the Carolina Hurricanes

  David Ayres truly has the kind of story that Hollywood scripts are based on. The 42-year-old Zamboni driver and practice goalie for the Toronto Marlies and Toronto Maple Leafs was thrust into emergenc

• Mike Babcock — Head Coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets

  Mike Babcock is currently with the Columbus Blue Jackets and one of the most successful coaches in the NHL today. Babcock played his collegiate hockey at McGill University, where he served as his team

• Dave Babych — Former Professional Ice Hockey Player

  David Babych is a former professional ice hockey defenseman who played 19 seasons in the NHL. A native of Alberta, Canada, he was selected second overall by the Winnipeg Jets in the 1980 NHL Draft. Ba

• Nicklas Backstrom — Captain for the Washington Capitals

  Nicklas Backstrom is a Swedish professional ice hockey center and an alternate captain for the Washington Nationals of the National Hockey League. Backstrom started his junior career in the 2002-03 se

• Josh Bailey — New York Islanders Right Wing

  Josh Bailey is a right winger for the New York Islanders. The Islanders originally selected him ninth overall in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut in 2009. Bailey has been a steady perfo

• Bill Barber — 2-Time Stanley Cup Winner

  Bill Barber played 12 seasons in the NHL with the Philadelphia Flyers from 1972 to 1984 after being selected with the No. 7 overall pick in the 1972 NHL Entry Draft. Barber played only 11 games in th

• Aleksander Barkov — Florida Panthers Center

  Aleksander Barkov is one of the top stars for the Florida Panthers. The Panthers originally made him the second overall pick of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Barkov began his professional career in Finlan

• Tyson Barrie — Star Defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers

  Tyson Barrie has been one of the top-scoring defensemen throughout his NHL career. Barrie currently plays for the Edmonton Oilers and in his first season with the club, he led all defensemen in points

• Mathew Barzal — All-Star Center for the New York Islanders

  Mathew Barzal is a true star for the New York Islanders. Barzal was selected in the first round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft and made his debut the following year. During his first full NHL season, he

• Drake Batherson — All-Star for the Ottawa Senators

  Drake Batherson is a standout for the Ottawa Senators. Batherson saw his first action with the Senators in 2020 after back-to-back AHL All-Star appearances. In 2021, he set a franchise record with goa

• Nolan Baumgartner — Retired Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Defenceman

  Nolan Baumgartner is a retired professional ice hockey defensemen. In 1994, Baumgartner won the 1994 Memorial Cup Championship with the Kamloops Blazers of the WHL The Washington Capitals selected Bau

• Jay Beagle — Arizona Coyotes Center

  Jay Beagle is a center for the Arizona Coyotes. Beagle started his juniors career playing with the Calgary Royals in the AJHL. He went on to play college hockey for two seasons at the University of Al