Who We Are

Built by players who have been there

MCN Sports Advising & Skill Development is a hockey advising and player development team based in Spruce Grove, Alberta. We are former pro, junior, and college players, and we work with families across Canada and the United States.

We advise players. We train players. And we have played the game at a high level ourselves. That mix is what sets us apart.

Our job is simple. We help athletes and their parents understand the recruitment process, make good decisions, and keep moving forward in the game. Families come to us for that experience, and they stay because they work with a whole team that stands behind their player.

What We Believe

Hockey should build more than skills

It should build confidence, character, and habits that last a lifetime.

More Than Skills

The game should build confidence, character, and habits that carry well beyond the rink.

No Shortcuts

Development takes time. We teach the game the right way, with a clear and steady message, and we keep it fun. Players who enjoy the work go further.

More Than The NHL

Success is a long career, real growth, and a love of the game that lasts. If a player is committed, there is a path, and we will help find it.

What Makes Us Different

We have been there ourselves

The hockey world is full of people who call themselves advisors and skills coaches. Many have never played or coached at a high level. Our team has.

We are not flashy, and we are fine with that. We do not make promises we cannot keep, and we do not deal in punchlines. We do what we say. That is honest advice you can trust, because we tell families what they need to hear, not just what they want to hear.

NHLPA Certified

Player First

Real Relationships

Built over years, not overnight

Placing a player takes more than good intentions. It takes relationships, and ours run deep. Over 15 years, we have built real connections with coaches, general managers, and clubs, from minor hockey through junior, college, and pro, across North America and into Europe. Teams reach out to us, and we reach out to them for our athletes.

15 Years

Of relationships

Coaches, GMs & Clubs

Minor hockey to pro

NA & Europe

Reach that travels

Who We Help

Every level, every committed player

Junior

College

University

Prep School

Minor Pro

European Pro

We work with players at every level, not just the top-ranked ones. That includes young athletes taking their first real steps, juniors chasing the next opportunity, and the hard-working player who is willing to earn it. Wherever a player is trying to go, we help them find the clearest path to get there.

How We Work

A voice off the ice

We do not make promises we cannot keep.

We are honest about each player’s situation. We give straight answers, real perspective, and steady support, at every stage of the game.

There is no pressure. This has to be a fit for the player and the family, and trust takes time to build. That approach has earned the trust of families who come back to us year after year.

Work With MCN

Talk to a team that has been there

Want to know how MCN can help your athlete? Tell us about your player’s goals, and we will help map the path.