Our Team
Discover the support team we have available to manage your needs.
Our team brings hands-on experience working within the game, setting you up for on-ice, off-ice and academic success.
Paige Dixon
HOCKEY AGENT / ADVISOR
Originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Paige Dixon began her career in hockey at just 19 years old with the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League. After her time with the Panthers, she moved to New York City to join the New York Rangers, gaining valuable experience in one of the league’s largest markets.
Following her time in New York, Paige returned to Florida, where she launched and hosted a radio show and website called Panther Parkway, covering the Florida Panthers as a credentialed media member.
Years later, Paige and her family, including her two children, Easton and Emerson, relocated to Toronto, Ontario, where she continued her career in hockey. She spent five years helping run a hockey development school in Oakville, which eventually led to her being offered a position as a director with a team in the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL). Paige went on to become the first female Director of Hockey Operations in OJHL history. Her leadership and impact were recognized when she was named one of the Women of Influence in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
For the past five years, Paige has worked as a hockey agent and advisor with Avenue Sports Management, based out of Mississauga, Ontario. In this role, she has worked with clients from Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, the United States, and Europe, and has successfully placed nearly 60 athletes at the NCAA Division I, Division III, and USports levels.
Ryan Bessey
ADVISOR
Ryan, originally from Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, has been involved in the hockey world in a variety of roles. As a teacher by trade, his passion for developing youth is seen not only on the ice. As a player, he made the decision to play for Rothesay Netherwood School (RNS), an independent Canadian prep school. Following his playing career, Ryan combined his academic and sport background. He returned to RNS, coaching with both the male and female program, Ryan was fortunate to work with numerous NCAA, USport, Major Junior and Tier II athletes.
Ryan also spent time with the University of New Brunswick, serving as the team’s Video Coach and Director of Operations. He was part of the staff that captured an Atlantic University Sport and Canadian National Championship in 2023. Ryan has also coached with Hockey New Brunswick’s High Performance Program and Team Atlantic. Currently, Ryan works with Vision Hockey Group in St. John’s, helping players develop on-ice skills needed for success.
Ryan’s passion for sport and education is unmatched. His network and knowledge of the industry provides his clients with sound representation. Being through the process himself and being both a coach and scout recruiting, his experience provides a unique perspective to Synergy Hockey Management.