Meet The Team

Adrian began working with elite hockey players in 1999 as both a personal trainer and motivational coach. He developed Sudbury’s first Minor Midget AAA Hockey Program in 2009and was the team’s General Manager until 2013. He has also worked with the Hyman Family
helping build the former OJHL Jr A Hamilton Red Wings as their Assistant General Manager. From 2016-2018 he took on a rebuilding Rayside Jr A Canadians as President and General Manager. During the team's first season under his leadership, he helped take the club to a western conference final. the net season the team went on to win the western conference and made a run to the league finals and a National JR A ranking.

Adrian has volunteered at each and every level from House league to Junior A as a Manager, Trainer and Head Coach. In 2010 he made the natural transition to Representing players and
their family’s full time. He is also the proud father of three boys, Matthew, Evan and has been blessed to help guide and support his oldest son Tyler Bertuzzi, through minor hockey to the NHL.

As a former Canadian National Team athlete, he competed for Canada at 5 World championships and knows what it’s like to train and sacrifice as an athlete. He understands
the commitment a player requires to reach their goal of playing Major Junior, NCAA or Professionally. Adrian possesses a unique blend of training knowledge and first-hand experience as a professional athlete that he is able to pass on to his players. During the summers he has also worked as a personal trainer and the on and off ice development of Elite AAA, Junior and Professional Hockey Players. The athletes he represents are provided with
this expertise to help them develop next level training programs for strength, foot speed, core strength and all other training elements.

Adrian joined NHLPA Agency Uptown Hockey Management in 2010 and is very well known
and respected for his hard work and dedication to both amateur and Professional Players and their families. In 2017, he started Pinnacle Hockey Management and has had the pleasure of helping all of the company’s Players develop and advance in the game. Adrian is currently
Representing Players and their families at the AAA, OHL, QMJHL, USports, NCAA, ECHL, AHL, European Pro and NHL levels. He works tirelessly for his athletes and families and is a mainstay along with Pinnacle Hockey Managements staff at tournaments, Junior, OHL, NCAA,
Pro and NHL Arenas across Ontario and the USA.

Adrian pushes each and every one of our players to achieve excellence both on and off the ice
and is highly respected by Major Junior, NCAA, and Professional Coaches, Scouts and Executives. He believes in the philosophy that places the highest of values on hard work, loyalty, integrity, leadership, and teamwork. Many Agents and Advisors believe representation is more of a business relationship. Adrian firmly believes the business side must co-exist with a strong mentorship and personal relationship with the player and their family. This is what makes his role as an advisor and Player Agent different from many other individuals and agencies.

Adrian is a graduate of Laurentian University in Sudbury and a former business owner for 23 years. As an NHLPA Certified Professional Hockey Player Agent, Adrian is able to use his strong business background to negotiate OHL, QMJHL and NCAA Scholastic Contracts as well as
negotiate fair and equitable Professional and NHL Contracts on behalf of his Players and their
Families. 

Evan is a Professional Hockey Players Association Certified Agent. He has been a leading Member of the Pinnacle Hockey Management Team since 2019. Evan is a business Graduate of Cambrian College. He has a strong background in Scouting, Player Development, Player Placement, Social Media Branding and Hockey Analytics. Evan uses this expertise to help develop, network with and showcase our players to Junior, Major Junior, USports and NCAA schools and Professional Hockey Teams.

As a Player Agent and Advisor, Evan networks with teams and schools on behalf of our players, working to help our clients to reach the next level. He works diligently to help structure and negotiate the best compensation for Pinnacle Hockey Managements Players and their Families in all levels of hockey (OHL,NCAA,OUA and Professionally)

Evan also takes pride in helping develop his clients by running one on one film sessions and creating personalized development plans for each client.

Evan has an extensive hockey and football background as a long time player In the Northern Hockey Systems and also Winning a City Highschool Hockey Championship as a member of the Lo-Ellen Park Knights. On the Football front, he is a two time Highschool All Star as both a Linebacker
and fullback and as a team Captain he has led his teams both on and off the field.

Evan is able to utilize his deep family hockey background to grow in the business and build connections. Evan is the Son of Pinnacles President Adrian Gedye and brother to Current NHL Allstar Tyler Bertuzzi along with his uncle Todd Bertuzzi who played 18 Years in the NHL.

Evan grew up in the rinks of the OHL, AHL and NHL,
developing a very strong knowledge, passion and love for the game. Evan continues to built a strong reputation of putting our players and families first and working tirelessly to help both promote and develop our athletes. This dedication and commitment, is in keeping with Pinnacle Hockey Managements mission to provide the highest level of passion, knowledge and excellence in Player and Family Representation.

Chris is a hockey product of Copper Cliff, Ontario. He started his hockey career as a forward before transitioning to become a goaltender. He is a graduate of Guelph University with a Degree in Political Science. As a 15-year-old under-ager Chris led the Sudbury Nickel Capitals to the 2008 Canadian National Telus Cup Championship and in the process won multiple MVP awards. Chris was a 5th Round OHL Priority Draft Selection of the Kitchener Rangers, where he signed an OHL Scholastic Package. He went on to play Jr B, Jr A, and in the OHL receiving numerous awards and All-Star Selections. Following his Junior Career, he went on to Play CIS Hockey for the University of Guelph, winning the OUA Championship in 2015 and a Bronze Medal at the CIS National Championships. Following a short professional career overseas, Chris returned to Ontario to help run Netminders North Goalie School and Coach at the U16 and Junior A level. 
 

Chris has headed up Pinnacle’s Goaltending Division since 2018 and has been instrumental in the development and success of our AAA, OHL, USports, NCAA and Professional Goaltenders. He has been a phenomenal resource, teacher and mentor and has also been invaluable in helping place our goaltenders with teams at the Junior, USports and NCAA levels.
 

Chris has an extensive network of Goaltending Coaches, Development Coaches and scouts, throughout North America, from Junior to the NHL. He is on the cutting edge of goalie technical development, cognitive and mental techniques and equipment selection and manufacturing. He uses post game teaching and video to provide our Goaltenders with the highest level of support and service in the industry.
 

Chris understands what it takes to be an elite level goaltender, as he succeeded in being one. He brings a wealth of knowledge as well as an extremely positive and enthusiastic approach to the game. He shares this with our players and their families and has helped Pinnacle Hockey Management rise to the forefront of Excellence in Goaltender Representation.

Brendan Kewley grew up in Newmarket, Ontario and spent his minor hockey career with the York Simcoe Express, Barrie Colts, and Richmond Hill Coyotes. Brendan is a recent honours graduate from Wilfrid Laurier University majoring in Communications (concentrated in Global Communications) with an option in Leadership. It has become a full circle moment in Brendan joining Pinnacle Hockey Management, as Pinnacle's President, Adrian Gedye, represented Brendan throughout his minor and Junior Hockey Career.

Brendan's playing career was nothing short of ordinary, and continuously evolved until he decided to pursue his education at Wilfrid Laurier University. His loyalty to team first success, saw him switch to defense in his major bantam year, just one year before his draft year, after playing a combination of both center and wing throughout AAA. After managing the difficulties of learning the position on the fly, he went undrafted in his minor midget year. Brendan refused to accept being undrafted, and used that to fuel his motivation further. The next season, in the 2018 OHL Priority Selection, he was drafted to the Oshawa Generals in the 3rd round, as a Defenseman. Brendan was able to cap his career off in Jr. A with the Mississauga Chargers in the OJHL.

Brendan is a unique asset to Pinnacle Hockey Management and our players as he has played both forward and defense at the Jr A level and provides our players with a high level of knowledge and experience at both ends of the rink. His desire to give back to the game that has given him so much is what motivates Brendan's commitment to support, develop, and guide players that want to advance to the next level. He works tirelessly to maintain Pinnacle Hockey Management's Vision and Goal of providing our Players with a level of support, service and commitment that is unmatched in the Sport.

Andrew has over 20 years of coaching and scouting expertise. His coaching career is both extensive and very impressive. He began as a coach with Guelph Minor Hockey, where he coached a wide variety of age groups at the A, AA and AAA levels. During this time, he also helped head up the association's Team Development Program, working to help develop both players and the association's coaches. He went on to work with the OHF/OHL/Hockey Canada U15 Program of Excellence for two seasons. Andrew has been a Can AM Hockey Instructor for 15 years as a Player Development Coach and also works with the OMHA running clinics and seminars for new coaches within the OMHA. In the summer months he works in various Player Development roles, working with both Junior and Professional Hockey Players.

Andrew's Junior and USports Coaching Career began with the GOJHL Waterloo Siskins. While with the Siskins, he won a Cherry Cup League Championship. He then went on to become an Assistant Coach of USports powerhouse, Guelph Gryphons. While with Guelph University, Andrew helped the Gryphons to a USports Queen's Cup Championship in 2020.

Andrew's Scouting Background is also both extensive and very impressive. He has worked with two of the most respected Scouting Companies in North America, as a Scout for Neutral Zone and as a Scout and Mentorship Coordinator with International Scouting Service. At the NCAA Division 1 level, he worked for Canisius College for several season. At the Professional Level, Andrew has been a Scout for the Toledo Walleye, the ECHL Affiliate of the NHL's Detroit Red Wings.

Andrew's vast experience in Scouting and Coaching makes him an invaluable asset to Pinnacle Hockey Management and our Players. He has a large network of contacts and relationships in a variety of leagues from Junior, University and Professional Hockey. Andrew's knowledge of the game, commitment to support, develop, and guide our players and help them advance to the next level is tremendous. Andrew works tirelessly to maintain Pinnacle Hockey Management's Vision and Goal of providing our Players with a level of support, service and commitment that is unmatched in the Sport.

Jake brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Pinnacle Team and is an invaluable asset to our Players. His experience as an Elite Major Junior, USports and Current Professional Player is extensive for such a young man. Jake was a draft pick of the Mississauga Steelheads in 2013. He went on to play 176 Games between the QMJHL and the OHL, twice scoring 20 or more goals and culminating with scoring 20 goals and 48 points for the Windsor Spitfires. Jake went on to further his education and hockey career at Carleton University, helping the team reach the National Championship Tournament, amassing 35 points in 27 games and being awarded Ontario University Rookie of the Year. 
 

In 2019 Jake turned pro splitting the season between the Evansville Thunderbolts and Starbulls Rosenheim scoring 35 points in 33 games. He is currently signed with the Minnesota Wild's ECHL affiliate, Iowa Heartlanders. During the in 2021-22 season Jake won ECHL Player of Week and Player of Month honours en route to a phenomenal 25 Goal, 51 point season. Along his journey as a top Junior, USports and aspiring Professional Player, Jake has spent his off-season's helping develop and mentor aspiring midget and Junior players.
 

Jake currently runs on ice skill development sessions for our players in both Burlington and Oshawa. His focus for our players is extensive, with emphasis on puck skills, shooting, agility, transition and edge work. Our Pinnacle athletes continue to see major gains and development in all of these areas as well as increased motivation and confidence through Jake's strong mentorship and leadership.
 

As a player who has excelled at every level from AAA to Pro, Jake is able to share his experiences, passion, and understanding of the game with our players. He is able to play a critical role as a Identifier, Mentor and Developer of talent for the Pinnacle Hockey Management Team.  Jake has developed many strong hockey relationships throughout his career and has already built a network of Tier 2 Junior, QMJHL, OHL USport and Professional contacts. This is extremely valuable to our players moving forward and will lead to further opportunity and advancement for them.

Owen Connolly's role with Pinnacle Hockey Management includes scouting, recruiting, client management, and assisting Head NHLPA Agent and NCAA Advisor, Adrian Gedye in the Advancement and Development of the Agency’s Clients who play in the National Capital and Eastern Ontario Area. Owen, who resides in Ottawa, brings many years of success, experience and expertise in Advising, Player Development, Management and Coaching.

Prior to joining Pinnacle, Owen was a former Scout for the OJHL Cobourg Cougars, contributing to player recruitment and team development strategies. He also was the former Director of Scouting for the Ottawa Junior Canadians of the EOJHL. Owen is the current Assistant Coach of the Kemptville 73’s of the CCHL, a program that has produced numerous NHL draft picks and NHL Camp invitees, NCAA Division 1 and USports commitments. He is also a current Power skating & Skills Coach with Apex Hockey.

Owen heads up Pinnacle Hockey Management's Player Development skates in Ottawa in the offseason, working with our clients on skating, skill development and overall conditioning and tactical aspects of the game. He is able to use this expertise to help our player's continue to develop and make improvements in all areas of their play. Owen works both passionately and tirelessly in both his advising and Player Development roles with the Agency. His goal is to not only help develop our clients to become the best player's they can, but also outstanding young men and leaders off the ice and in the classroom.

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Ethan Page's roles with Pinnacle Hockey Management includes scouting, recruiting, client management, and assisting in the Development of the Agency’s Clients who play in the National Capital Area. Ethan, an Ottawa Valley native, is a true student of the game, with an extensive background in hockey statistics, analytics, coaching, player development as well as the operations side of both Professional and Amateur Hockey. Currently, Ethan attends Brock University, where he is completing his fourth and final year of a Bachelor of Sport Management degree. At Brock, he has acquired skills to help him navigate through the complex world of sport business and the talent representation industry. He is well-versed in aspects of contract law, negotiation, policy revision, and organizational behavior.

Prior to joining Pinnacle, Ethan served as the Head Scout for theScout.ca, Ontario’s leading independent Scouting Agency for the OHL Priority Draft. There, he managed and led a team of area scouts, identified talent, created rankings and website content, and built an extensive network of Major Junior Hockey Personnel. Additionally, Ethan has worked closely with teams in the AJHL, CCHL, OJHL, GOJHL, and U Sports, where he scouted potential recruits and worked as an analytics consultant.

Outside of hockey, Ethan is a high-performance sprint canoe coach at the Ottawa River Canoe Club, where he manages and develops athletes at both the provincial and national levels. In this role, Ethan has gained an in-depth knowledge of long-term athlete development, mental performance coaching, and how to instill discipline, accountability, and a proper mindset in his athletes.

Ethan works tirelessly and his dedication is unmatched in the industry. His goal is to not only help develop our clients to become the best player they can, but also outstanding young men and leaders off the ice and in the classroom.