Innovative Hockey Consultants helps players and families navigate the game with experienced representation, informed planning, and close communication.
Founded in August 2021, IHC brings experience from both the amateur and professional levels to every client relationship.
We pride ourselves on creating personal, family-style relationships with our players while building a clear structure around their goals and paths to achievement. Our role is to create value, identify the strongest opportunities, and help each client reach their full potential.
Viktor has more than two decades of experience in professional hockey. He began with the New York Rangers in public relations and went on to serve in several roles during his 22-year tenure, including Director of Scouting with responsibility for professional and amateur scouting. Viktor is an NHLPA Certified Agent and a subscribed agent with the Professional Hockey Players’ Association.
Lubos Bartecko brings more than 20 years of NHL, European, and Slovak national-team experience to player development. His background includes 257 NHL games with the St. Louis Blues and Atlanta Thrashers, Olympic and World Championship competition, international leadership, and extensive youth development coaching.
Joakim Karlsson is a Swedish-born hockey coach, player development specialist, and hockey advisor with Innovative Hockey Consultants. With experience in youth hockey, player development, and leadership, he is passionate about helping athletes reach their full potential both on and off the ice.
Jake joined Innovative Hockey Consultants in January 2023. Previously, he led hockey research for the Fordham Sports Analytics Society, where he developed player-analysis models and scouted draft prospects.
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