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GOLD STAR SPORTS MANAGEMENT GROUP
A DIVISION OF THE GOLD STAR FAMILY OF COMPANIES
OUR TEAM
#WEAREGOLDSTAR
Player Representatives
Daniel Milstein
Chief Executive Officer
NHLPA, PWHLPA Certified Player Agent
Phone: 734-717-8600
E-mail: dmilstein@goldstarhockey.com
With a passion for maximizing the potential and opportunity of others, Dan Milstein, Founder and CEO of Gold Star Sports Management, has leveraged his legendary negotiating expertise and global network of key advisors to yield millions in client contracts and high-visibility endorsements over the past 15 years. A trusted advisor in the fiercely competitive world of hockey, Dan's ability to build critical relationships with General Managers, coaches, trainers, agents, and scouting personnel is second to none.
Vlad Spektor
Executive Vice President, Global Operations
NHLPA Certified Player Agent
Phone: 206-331-8833
E-mail: vspektor@goldstarhockey.com
A graduate of the University of Washington with a degree in Law, Economics & Public Policy, Vlad Spektor spent 3 seasons working in the hockey operations departments of the WHL’s Seattle Thunderbirds and Everett Silvertips. Spektor has accrued almost a decade of experience in the industry and currently manages the operations of Gold Star Sports Management Group’s hockey division with a variety of responsibilities ranging from player identification and representation to servicing Gold Star Hockey's current and future NHL clients. At the age of 24, Spektor became one of the youngest NHLPA Certified Player Agents in NHLPA history.
Sergei Samsonov
Director of Player Development
E-mail: sergeisamsonov@goldstarhockey.com
A former 8th overall NHL draft pick, Calder Trophy award winner, and NHL veteran with over 800+ NHL games complementing numerous international appearances, including the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, Sergei has solidified himself among the NHL’s best. Upon retiring after 15+ professional seasons, Sergei began working with the Carolina Hurricanes as a scout and development coach for eight years before joining our family. With his all-encompassing resume and decades of hockey acumen, Sergei now works closely to develop Gold Star’s current and future NHL stars.
Sviatoslav Kiselev
Director of European Hockey Operations, Player Advisor
Phone: 734-773-8951
E-mail: skiselev@goldstarhockey.com
Slava Kiselev has made enormous contributions to sports management over the course of his career, specializing in sports-centered PR, media management, and sports marketing. Slava has served as General Manager of the Belarus Ice Hockey Federation and a consultant for Team Canada and Team Switzerland, along with directing the Pavel Datsyuk Hockey School in Russia. His multilingual fluency in Russian, English, German and French allows him to efficiently communicate with a diverse group of clients and team personnel.
Joseph Stebbins
Sports Analyst, Player Advisor
Phone: 317-250-8241
E-mail: jstebbins@goldstarhockey.com
A former student-athlete at Indiana University, Joe earned his degrees in Sports Marketing and Management and Financial Literacy before completing a Master of Studies in Law at the University of Southern California, with concentrations in Entertainment and Contract Law and Business Compliance. Joe serves as a player advisor at Gold Star Sports Management Group, specializing in contract research, salary cap analytics, and player valuation.
In addition to his advisory responsibilities, Joe oversees Gold Star's NHL Draft production coordinating one of the industry's premier pre-draft events, which has helped produce more than 50+ NHL Draft picks since its inception in 2024.
Martin Podlešák
Czech Republic, Player Agent
Phone: +420 774 52 26 26
E-mail: mpodlesak@goldstarhockey.com
A CSLH registered player agent, Martin founded an agency in 2012 and is a strategic partner for Gold Star Hockey in the Czech Republic. Drafted 45th overall by the Phoenix Coyotes in 2001, Martin played junior with the WHL's Lethbridge Hurricanes and went on to a pro career which included a championship title with HC Sparta Praha. Martin has guided over 30 young hockey players on to professional hockey, and helps identify talent in the Czech Republic, monitor client performance, and negotiate European contracts.
Andrej Augustin
Slovakia, Player Agent
Phone: +421 903 16 93 37
E-mail: aaugustin@goldstarhockey.com
Based in Bratislava, Slovakia, Andrej is the Founder and CEO of AA Sports Management, which he established in 2007. A key global partner focused on identifying and supporting Slovakian talent, he has worked with over 50 national team players, many of whom have gone on to play professionally in North America or Europe. Andrej has a degree in business and marketing from the University of Economics in Bratislava, and first began working as a player agent in 2002.
Joe Giannini
Ontario, Player Advsior
Phone: 416-618-8406
E-mail: jgiannini@goldstarhockey.com
Based in the Greater Toronto Area, Joe has extensive experience scouting and evaluating talent across the youth and major junior levels. At Gold Star, Joe focuses on player identification, recruitment, representation, and career development. His work with both players and families has helped guide numerous careers from youth hockey to NHL contracts.
Tristan Laventure-Dussault
Canada, Player Advsior
Phone: 450-888-7487
E-mail: tristan@goldstarhockey.com
Tristan brings several years of experience in the hockey industry, with a background spanning AAA coaching, player development, and representation across North America. As a Player Advisor with Gold Star, his responsibilities include player identification, representation, and career management. Tristan works closely with his clients and their families to maximize opportunities, provide strategic guidance, and build sustainable careers both on and off the ice.
Robin Borg
Sweden, Player Agent
Phone: +46 70 291 77 88
E-mail: rborg@goldstarhockey.com
Robin serves as our strategic partner in the Swedish market, bringing experience in professional sports, sports marketing, and entrepreneurship. Since establishing Core Sports in 2021, Robin has served as an advisor to many elite-level clients, providing representation and guidance across their professional and personal affairs.
Hockey Operations
Dmitry Alekseev
Player Advisor (Russia)
Roman Savin
Player Advisor (Russia)
Jouni Nurmi
Player Advisor (Finland)
Alexander Tyjnych
Player Advisor (Russia)
Andrey Gavrilov
Goaltending Scout (Russia)
Roni Mesikämmen
Player Advisor (Finland)
Yuri Krivokhija
Head Scout (Eastern USA)
Player Development
Alexander Kot
Skills Coach (Toronto, ON)
Rodrigo Lavins
Director of Player Development (Europe)
Kirill Metlyuk
Skills Coach (Miami, FL)
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