NCAA Eligibility & Recruiting
Clear guidance through eligibility, outreach, school fit, and the recruiting process.
Player-first representation
Own Your Next Level.
No two athletes are the same. Neither is our approach. Strategic guidance, honest communication, and a plan built around your game.
Who we help Prep · U18 · Junior · NCAA-bound players
Player-firstEvery decision
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Our vision
We develop futures—not just resumes.
Nexus Hockey Management helps ambitious young players navigate the path to elite competition with clarity and confidence.
Through personalized mentorship, recruiting insight, and long-term career planning, we help each athlete make informed decisions on the ice, in the classroom, and beyond the game.
How it works
01 Inquiry→02 Evaluation call→03 Personalized plan
Evaluate · Build the plan · Execute and adjustThe complete player pathway
Built around
your career.
From the first recruiting conversation to the next major decision, every service connects to one clear plan.
Team Placement
Targeted opportunities built around your level, trajectory, and long-term goals.
Junior Drafts & Tenders
Preparation and strategic advice for the decisions that shape your next season.
Film & Performance Review
Honest evaluation, practical feedback, and development priorities you can act on.
Career Planning
A personalized roadmap that connects short-term moves to a bigger hockey future.
Training & Nutrition
Individual guidance designed to support performance, preparation, and recovery.
Education Support
Help balancing academics, athletic goals, and the choices that matter after hockey.
Ongoing Communication
Responsive support for players and families, with transparency at every step.
The Nexus difference
Experience the game from your side.
Our approach is shaped by current playing experience across prep, junior, international, and NCAA hockey. We know the pressure behind the decisions because we have lived them.
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Who we are
Built by players.
Driven by purpose.
Nexus combines firsthand hockey experience with a detail-oriented approach to guide players and families through each stage of the journey.
Founder
Gabriel Filion
Gabriel competes in the NCAA at Plattsburgh State while pursuing Business and Finance. A former Drakkar de Baie-Comeau draft pick, his experience across prep school, the CCHL, AJHL, SJHL, and NCAA gives him a direct understanding of recruiting, team dynamics, and the choices players face.
He brings a player-first, informed approach designed to help athletes recognize opportunities and move forward with confidence.
Current NCAA Player · CCHL Academic Player of the Year · SUNYAC Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll · 4.0 collegiate GPA
Advisor
Ilia Chmelevski
Ilia Chmelevski is an American forward with experience across the OHL, NAHL, AJHL, SJHL, and professional hockey in Russia. A former Niagara IceDogs draft pick, he had a standout 2023–24 season with the Estevan Bruins, recording 30 goals and 67 points in 55 games and representing the SJHL at the SJHL/MJHL Showcase. His performance earned him an opportunity within the Salavat Yulaev Ufa organization. Ilia is also the younger brother of Sasha Chmelevski, a San Jose Sharks draft pick who has played in the NHL, KHL, and internationally for Team USA.
Estevan Bruins · 2024 SJHL/MJHL Showcase · Professional hockey in Russia
Part-Time Advisor
Jules Delepoulle
Originally from France, Jules developed across the MJAHL, MJHL, NAHL, prep school, and high-level hockey in his home country. He also represented France at the U18 World Championships.
His international perspective and network across leagues and programs help players see more possibilities—and understand how to reach them.
Current NCAA Player · France U18 World Championship experience
Player inquiry
Let’s talk about your next move.
Tell us where you are now and where you want to go. We’ll get back to you within 48 hours.
nexushockeymanagement@gmail.comPlattsburgh, NY · Montreal, QC