TESTIMONIALS

“Ryan has been a great resource these past two years. My 17-year-old season I got cut from a NAHL camp and was going to go play 18s, but he got me a tryout with the Minnesota Wilderness in the NAHL, where I ended up playing that season. Since then, he’s been a huge help in getting me to the USHL and talking with my coaches and college to determine what’s best for me.”

-Reid Daavettila

"I was put in contact with Ryan through my goalie coach at the beginning of last season when I was looking for the right place to play my last year of junior hockey. Ryan did not owe me a single thing, yet was already working the phone, trying to help find me the right spot. I am thoroughly impressed with his connections in the hockey world. It definitely helps knowing someone like that. Ryan and I hit it off right away, reaching out back and forth and developing a sincere connection. He is always responsive and I can tell he truly puts his heart into what he does. If you have any more questions, please feel free to reach out to me."

-Stefan Carney

"I would highly recommend Ryan as someone you can trust in the hockey advising world. As a long time high school hockey coach in Michigan, I wanted someone who is a hard worker, someone who had a lot of contacts throughout the hockey world, and someone who would be willing to do whatever it took to help my son. I definitely found that person in Ryan Pinoniemi. He is very passionate about helping kids get to the next level they are chasing and he will do everything in his power to help get them there."

-Corey Markham

“Ryan has been great for me since I was a young player, whether it was getting to junior camps, making junior teams, committing division 1, or making connections in general. He goes above and beyond to make sure you end up in the right situation that fits best for you.”

-Adam Pietila

"We came to Bulldog Advising & Development through a referral from a friend whose son has been represented by Ryan for a couple of years now. Our son was playing 16UAA hockey in California and really wanted to grow as a player. Because of our location, we were stuck with very limited team development and growth opportunities. As the season progressed, we continued to look at different options, none of which seemed to be a good fit for our son. Ryan has been hands-on since introduction, helping guide him on this journey through workouts, lifestyle changes, and most importantly he has been a huge advocate for our son. He takes the time to check in on a weekly basis and has become a mentor and someone who our son values. As the season came to an end last year, Ryan made some introductions to a few Juniors teams. This was a total game changer for our son, who is now happy, thriving, and growing. Ryan was the lifeline our son needed, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Growth and change are not easy, and we couldn’t have done it without the assistance of Ryan."

-Nicole Floyd

"Listening to our instincts to hire Ryan as our son’s hockey advisor has single-handedly been the best decision in advancing our son’s playing career. Ryan’s passion for his profession is demonstrated in his authentic care and investment in our son’s pursuit to play. Ryan’s vast & impressive connections with coaches in the NAHL, USHL, Canadian Jr’s, and College levels helped place our son at the next level of hockey after high school. Ryan has excellent communication with our son and provides incredible guidance in the hockey world. We cannot recommend Ryan enough. If you are considering hiring an advisor for your child, do not hesitate to hire Ryan Pinoniemi, you’ll be happy you did."

-Mark and Amy Callaway

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