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Ritch Winter is one of the most successful and respected player agents in hockey and has proven his commitment to hockey players time and time again. Ritch’s expertise lies in helping players create strategic goals to generate more production, more opportunity, and more money. He’s also a visionary creating unprecedented ways for players to progress their careers, generate significant revenue, and orchestrate a life after hockey that could potentially be more lucrative than their life in hockey.

Ritch Winter has played a pivotal role in advocating for NHL players rights, particularly in reforming the NHL Players Association (NHLPA) and recovering misappropriated pension funds for retired players. While specific page numbers from books are not readily available, several reputable sources highlight his significant contributions:

1. Reforming the NHLPA:

Campaign Against Alan Eagleson: Winter, alongside Herb Pinder and Ron Salcer, was instrumental in the campaign that led to the resignation of former NHLPA Executive Director Alan Eagleson in 1992 and his subsequent conviction for defrauding clients.

Ousting Ted Saskin: In 2007, Winter assisted Chris Chelios in removing NHLPA director Ted Saskin following allegations of email monitoring.

2. Recovering Pension Funds for Retired Players:

Legal Advocacy: In 1990, Carl Brewer, Gordie Howe, and Bobby Hull sought Winter’s assistance to recover pension funds that the NHL had withdrawn. Winter’s leadership led to a $50 million judgment in favor of the players.

Based in Edmonton, Ritch is married to Cindy. He has five children: Joel, Tessa, Britlyn, Alana and Alexa and nine grandchildren: Brooke, Sammy, Max, Taeya, Jayla, Jack, Isabel, Sophie and Charlie. Inducted into the National Sports Agent Hall of Fame in 2024, Ritch recently completed his Artificial Intelligence Certificate at MIT and continues his quest to improve the prospects for players through advocacy, innovation and an unbridled passion for the people who turn to him for advice and guidance.

For a more comprehensive understanding of Ritch Winter impact on the NHLPA and player pensions, consider exploring the following video:

Todd Reynolds has been representing NHL players since 1996 when he founded Uptown Hockey. He has worked with past clients such as Mike Fisher, Keith Primeau and Chris Neil. In April 2022, Uptown Hockey was acquired by Raze Sports and Todd is thrilled to be a new member of the Raze family to elevate the lives of his current roster of clients. Todd is a true advocate for our players and has quickly become not only a successful mentor and advisor, but friend, to our clients. He truly wants our clients to succeed… at life.

Todd lives in Ontario and is married with three children. He is an avid sports car and collector car enthusiast.

Rebecca began her career working alongside Ritch in 2005. She now has over 16 years of experience helping make the lives of NHL players easier off the ice. Rebecca provides an elevated level of service enabling our clients to focus on what they love… playing hockey. Rebecca is head of our Operations team working to ensure all of the intricacies of the agency are in place. There’s no problem she hasn’t solved!