Hockey advising, video breakdown & skill development

The advising that gets you to the next level.

One-on-one player advising, professional-grade video breakdown, and personalized skill development — built to help players and families make the right call at every stage, from Prep to Pro.

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Currently taking on a limited number of players this season

100% free consultation
400+ games of pro playing experience
Network across NA & Europe
Direct 1:1 — not a rotating roster
Carter Shinkaruk, captain of the Athens Rock Lobsters
About

Advising grounded in playing experience

Carter Shinkaruk
Founder, Capital Hockey Management

18 years grinding through junior, collegiate, and professional hockey taught me the difference between someone who plays the game and someone who lives it. You quickly learn the precise habits — in training, nutrition, and mental preparation — that separate the elite from everyone else.

Beyond the ice, I've spent my career building trusted relationships with head coaches, GMs, scouts, and development staff across the amateur, college, and professional ranks. In this sport, navigating the path takes more than talent; it takes insider knowledge and honest guidance. As the founder of Capital Hockey Management, I put my network and nearly two decades of high-level experience to work for players and families who want a clear, proven roadmap to the next level.

  • 18 years of professional, college, and junior hockey experience
  • 400+ professional games — ECHL, SPHL, FPHL, MOL Liga
  • 200+ junior games (BCHL/PJHL) and 100+ college games (NCAA III)
  • 1x Forward of the Year and 2x Defenseman of the Year recipient
  • A network of coaches, GMs, presidents, scouts, and skill & strength coaches
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Direct, one-on-one guidance on your path forward — the best starting point if you're not sure exactly what you need yet.

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What we do

Four ways we work with players

01

Player Placement

Using our network of coaches, GMs, and scouts to help you find the right team at the right level.

  • Placement in Pro, College, Junior, or Prep/Midget AAA
  • Direct access to our network across every level
  • Support through tryouts, commitments, and transitions
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02

Advising & Consulting

Direct, one-on-one guidance on the decisions that shape a hockey career — from someone who's made them himself.

  • Personalized guidance on your development path
  • Ongoing mentorship and accountability
  • Honest, experience-based advice on next steps
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03

Skill Development

Individualized on-ice and off-ice training built around your specific game.

  • On-ice skill sessions by position
  • Off-ice training for strength, speed, and compete level
  • Personalized plans, in-season and off-season
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04

Video Breakdown

Frame-by-frame analysis of your game from a professional-level standard — feedback you can apply immediately.

  • Constructive, honest performance evaluation
  • Tactical strategy and on-ice awareness breakdown
  • Clear, actionable feedback you can apply next game
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How it works

From first call to next step

01

Free consultation

We talk through where you are, where you want to go, and whether we're the right fit.

02

Personalized plan

We build a development and placement plan around your specific level, age, and goals.

03

Advising & analysis

Ongoing mentorship, video breakdown, and honest feedback — as often as you need it.

04

Placement & follow-through

We use our network to help open doors, and stay involved through the decision.

Focus areas

What we actually work on with players

Guidance Analysis Player placement Habits Development Support Communication Accountability
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The CHM Pipeline

A network built for placement

Direct connections across Pro, College, Junior, and Academy/Prep/Midget AAA hockey — spanning North America and Europe.

Direct connections across every level of the game, not just one league

Network spans North America and Europe

You work directly with your advisor — not a rotating roster of junior agents

Professional NCAA / College Junior Academy / Prep Midget AAA Europe
Player & family feedback

What players and families are saying

"They gave it to us straight — no sugarcoating, just a clear plan. That honesty is exactly what we needed."

JM
Jordan M.
Parent, Midget AAA player

"The video breakdowns were the difference. Having someone point out details I'd never noticed changed how I watched my own game."

TK
Tyler K.
Junior A defenseman

"We didn't know what our next step should be. They laid it out clearly and stayed with us through the whole decision."

SR
Sarah R.
Parent, NCAA-bound player
Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is the initial consultation really free?

Yes. We'll talk through where you are, where you want to go, and whether working together makes sense — no obligation, no cost.

What levels do you work with?

Players and families at every stage — Academy/Prep/Midget AAA, Junior, NCAA, and Professional — looking to advance to the next level.

How does video breakdown work?

Send over game footage and we'll break it down frame by frame — habits, tactical reads, and on-ice awareness — with clear, actionable feedback you can apply right away.

How much does it cost?

Pricing depends on the service and your specific goals. Book a free consultation and we'll walk you through options and pricing with no pressure to commit.

Do you only work with players from certain regions?

No — our network spans North America and Europe across Pro, College, Junior, and Prep hockey.

How is this different from a typical hockey agency?

You work directly with your advisor throughout — not a rotating cast of junior agents. Every recommendation is grounded in real playing and placement experience.

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Email
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