1997

THE MCARTHUR GROUP WAS FOUNDED

In 1997, former NHLPA Agent Mike McArthur started a small Hockey Agency called 'The McArthur Group' in Simcoe, Ontario

2019

GLADIATOR HOCKEY AGENCY RISES

The McArthur Group evolved into Gladiator Hockey Agency almost 25 year later, having success in the early days.

"Why get lost in the big stable of a large agency where the players needs come second to their agents or the agency."

In 1997, former NHLPA Agent Mike McArthur started his own agency called 'The McArthur Group.' Kevin Beech of Brantford, Ontario was selected by the Tampa Bay lightning in 2006, during his time with the Sudbury Wolves of the OHL.

The McArthur Group evolved into Gladiator Hockey Agency almost 25 year later, having success in the early days.

PERSONAL - CENTERED

Gladiator Hockey Agency is committed to providing exceptional representation and contract negotiating services on behalf of our clients. Navigating through today's complex and competitive hockey markets, Gladiator Hockey Agency has been designed to provide a wide range of essential services to our clients.

THE BOUTIQUE AGENCY

Through exceptional client treatment and time management, Gladiator is the real "boutique"agency in the industry. Our team provides clients with prompt, professional, personalized attention, and care. “Success is what happens when preparation meets opportunity”

ADVICE AND SUPPORT

We offer a full continuum approach of advice and support and our primary goal is to provide every one of our clients with a comprehensive plan of programs and services so that they may fully develop and reach their limitless potential. Why get lost in the big stable of a large agency where the players needs come second to their agents or the agency.

"Our philosophy has always been to focus on representing the best Players in their respective leagues or top young talents, but not representing Players in masses."

QUALITY OVER QUANITY

At Gladiator Hockey Agency we believe in quality over quantity. Our philosophy has always been to focus on representing the best Players in their respective leagues or top young talents, but not representing Players in masses.

Because we only take on a limited amount of clients, this allows us to provide a superior client service in all aspects, that is second to none. Something that’s impossible to do, if you need to take care of too many Players.

Our strong network, streamlined communication, and extensive playing experience enable us to consistently generate the results our clients want. We only work with players who are committed to achieving their goals by working hard and improving every day.

Our roadmap to excellence starts with the proper assessment of a player’s strengths and weaknesses. From this starting point, we are able to help design and implement player-specific “personal plans for success”, which includes focused skill development, strength and conditioning guidance, and assistance with the establishment of individual nutrition plans.

Our personalized approach also includes assisting with a player’s emotional growth. Specifically, we will use our years of professional experience to help our clients better deal with the pressures that accompany high expectations. We understand that it is vitally important to build consistency by providing our players with a more professional approach to managing their personal game plans. Armed with all of these tools, we believe each player has the potential to develop the core fundamentals necessary to play successfully at the professional level.

SELECTIVE STRATEGY

A Different Approach, Using A Boutique Method Of Player Management.

If you're that type of player, we will dedicate all of our efforts towards guiding you in the right direction and advancing you to your future career in hockey. From day one, unlike with larger firms, you will have only partners at your disposal: 100% accessible and dedicated to helping you reach your dreams.

Our very selective strategy allows us to identify the character of the players and the families we are advising and ensures our current clients get our full attention.

With our relationship-first, family-style firm, our selection process allows us to focus fully on helping our players achieve their maximum success, both on and off the ice regardless of the route they choose to get there.

Strategically, our team at Gladiator Hockey Agency is geographically located and has a unique set of skills. This allows us to continuously work together with the approach that lets us best serve each of our clients’ best interest on an individual basis to leverage their career.