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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• Ed Jovanovski — Retired Five-Time NHL All-Star Defenseman

  After a stellar major juniors career, Ed Jovanovski was selected first overall in the 1994 NHL Draft by the Florida Panthers. In his very first season with the Panthers, Jovanovski earned All-Rookie T

• Claude Julien — Former NHL Head Coach

  Before beginning his professional coaching career, Claude Julien was a professional hockey player from 1980-1992. Julien bounced around to different leagues throughout his playing days, competing in t

• Nazem Kadri — Toronto Maple Leafs Center

  Nazem Kadri is one of the stars of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Maple Leafs originally drafted him seventh overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. When he made his NHL debut a year later, Kadri became ju

• Chuck Kaiton — Retired Play-by-Play Announcer for the Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes

  Chuck Kaiton is a retired American radio play-by-play announcer, best known for his 39-year tenure with the Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL from 1979 to 2018. Born in Detroit, Michigan

• Kaapo Kakko — Standout Forward for the New York Rangers

  Kaapo Kakko is a standout forward for the New York Rangers. The Rangers originally selected him out of Finland with the second overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft. Kakko made his debut for them later t

• Evander Kane — Star for the Edmonton Oilers

  Evander Kane is a standout for the Edmonton Oilers. Kane began his NHL career when the Atlanta Thrashers selected him with the fourth overall pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He made the Thrashers th

• Patrick Kane — Nine-Time All-Star Center for the Detroit Red Wings

  Patrick Kane currently plays for the Detroit Red Wings and is an all-time legend for the Chicago Blackhawks. He lived up to his billing during 15 seasons with the Blackhawks after being the first pick

• Kirill Kaprizov — Star for the Minnesota Wild

  Kirill Kaprizov is a star for the Minnesota Wild and one of the best young players in the NHL. Kaprizov made an immediate impact on the ice with the Wild, scoring a game-winning overtime goal in his 2

• Paul Kariya — NHL Player for the St. Louis Blues

  Paul Kariya is a former professional hockey player, playing for four teams over his 15 year NHL career. Originally born in Canada, Kariya moved to the United States to play hockey at the University of

• Erik Karlsson — Ottawa Senators Star

  Erik Karlsson is a star for the Ottawa Senators. The Senators originally selected him in the first round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. A year later, Karlsson made his debut with the team. He has been n

• William Karlsson — Star for the Vegas Golden Knights

  William Karlsson is one of the fan favorites for the Vegas Golden Knights. Karlsson was an original member of the franchise after being chosen in the 2017 Expansion Draft. He notched a career-high 43

• Sheldon Keefe — Head Coach of the New Jersey Devils, Former Toronto Maple Leafs Coach

  Sheldon Keefe entered the world on May 20, 1980, in Brampton, Ontario. The current head coach of the New Jersey Devils Sheldon Keefe was born on May 20, 1980, in Brampton, Ontario. His professional ho