Brett Peterson

Born on October 21, 1981, in Northborough, MA, USA, Brett Peterson began his hockey career as a defenseman, playing four seasons for Boston College from 2000 to 2004. During his collegiate tenure, he appeared in 157 games, recording 28 points (8 goals, 20 assists), and was a member of the team that secured the NCAA National Championship in 2001. Following his collegiate career, Peterson played five seasons of professional hockey from 2004-05 to 2008-09, competing in the American Hockey League (AHL), ECHL, and the International Hockey League (IHL).

Peterson transitioned from playing to management, leveraging his deep understanding of the sport. He became a certified NHL player agent in 2009 with Wasserman/Acme World Sports, a role that honed his skills in player representation and team dynamics. His career progressed significantly when he joined Wasserman Media Group as Vice President of Hockey. In November 2020, Peterson was appointed assistant general manager of the Florida Panthers, making history as the first Black assistant GM in the National Hockey League. He has been an integral part of the management group that contributed to the Panthers’ success, including capturing the 2024 Stanley Cup.

His expertise led to his selection as the general manager for the 2024 United States men’s national team for the IIHF Men’s World Championship, where he assembled a competitive squad. Peterson also actively contributes to the hockey community through his advisory and consultant roles with the NextGEN AAA Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing mentoring and hockey programs to underprivileged youth and underserved communities. This all-minority team notably won the 2020 Beantown Summer Classic Tournament. He serves as an advisor to the U.S. men’s national team advisory group.