Brett Peterson

During his four seasons with Boston College from 2000 to 2004, Peterson appeared in 157 games, recording 28 points (8 goals, 20 assists), before playing five seasons of professional hockey from 2004-05 to 2008-09 across the American Hockey League (AHL), ECHL, and International Hockey League (IHL). Peterson seamlessly 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 expertise in player representation and team dynamics. He subsequently served as Vice President of Hockey for Wasserman Media Group.

In November 2020, Peterson made history with his appointment as assistant general manager of the Florida Panthers, becoming the first Black assistant GM in the National Hockey League. He has since been an integral part of the management group that contributed to the Panthers’ sustained success, including their triumphant capture of the 2024 Stanley Cup. Peterson’s expertise garnered further national recognition with his selection as the general manager for the 2024 United States men’s national team for the IIHF Men’s World Championship in 2023, where he meticulously assembled a competitive squad. Beyond his NHL duties, Peterson is deeply committed to giving back to the hockey community.

He serves in 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. Under his guidance, an all-minority team notably won the 2020 Beantown Summer Classic Tournament. Continuing his dedication to national team efforts, Peterson also serves as an advisor to the U.S. men’s national team advisory group.

With a track record of groundbreaking achievements and a profound impact on and off the ice, Peterson remains a leading executive force in hockey, driving both on-ice success and community development.