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About Conacher Athlete Management

At CAM, we believe greatness isn’t just about talent; it’s forged through resilience, mentorship, and the relentless pursuit of growth. Cory Conacher’s journey — from undrafted Burlington Cougars player to NHL veteran and Spengler Cup champion — embodies the tenacity we instill in every athlete.

 

Under the guidance of mentors like Jon Cooper (2 time Stanley Cup Champion, Calder Cup Champion, 4 Nations Champion), Cory learned that professionalism is built on the details: disciplined habits, adaptability, and the mental grit to turn setbacks into stepping stones.

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This ethos drives CAM’s mission.

The CAM Team

CORY CONACHER

Founder, Conacher Athlete Management

Certified PHPA Agent

Cory began his junior hockey career with the Burlington Cougars of the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL). He then went on to play collegiate hockey at Canisius College in the Atlantic Hockey conference.

Undrafted into the National Hockey League (NHL), Conacher signed as a free agent with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2012. He made his NHL debut with the Lightning during the 2012-13 season and went on to play for the Ottawa Senators, New York Islanders and Buffalo Sabres.

Conacher has also represented Canada at the international level, winning a gold medal at the 2018 Spengler Cup. Throughout his career, he played in over 200 NHL games and 800 professional games. "

 

Cory's Mentoring and teaching skills were developed from his relationship with John Cooper. Cory won a Calder cup with John in Norfolk and spent a lot of his time in the NHL with him. This is where Cory learned all the little things it takes to become a true professional.

PERSONAL CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 203 NHL Games (Tampa Bay, Ottawa, Buffalo, NYI)

  • AHL Calder Cup Champion

  • Team Canada Spengler Cup Champion

  • NLA Champion

  • Swiss Cup Champion

  • AHL Season Most Goals Award (Willie Marshall Award)

  • AHL Season MVP (Les Cunningham Award)

  • AHL Rookie of the Year

  • NCAA D1 AHA Player of the Year

  • NCAA D1 AHA Season Scoring Champion

We don’t just open doors to NCAA, CHL, or pro leagues — we equip athletes with the intangibles that define lasting success. Drawing from Cory’s 800+ professional games and international experience, we emphasize not only skill development but also the leadership and poise required to thrive in high-pressure environments.

Whether refining on-ice strategy or navigating contract negotiations, CAM’s approach is rooted in real-world insight, ensuring athletes are prepared to excel as players — and as professionals.

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Hockey is a unique sport in the sense that you need each and every guy helping each other and pulling in the same direction to be successful.

– Wayne Gretzky

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