Our Journey
Tape to Tape is a boutique player agency dedicated to providing top-tier services in contract negotiation and career planning. Founded by childhood friends, former NHL goaltender Mikko Koskinen and lawyer-agent Sami Nylander, our mission is to seamlessly guide players from junior leagues to the NHL, ensuring their success at every stage of their careers.
Our Team
Sami Nylander
Player Agent
With a deep passion for hockey and a sharp eye for player development, Sami Nylander has built the foundation for Tape to Tape, shaping it into a premier agency dedicated to guiding athletes toward success. Drawing from years of experience in player management, contract negotiations, and international career planning, he has helped top talents secure opportunities across North America and Europe.
With strong industry connections and a results-driven approach, Sami ensures that every client—whether a rising prospect or an established professional—receives the strategic guidance and support needed to maximize their potential.
Mikko Koskinen
Player Agent
A seasoned professional with firsthand experience at the highest levels of the game, Mikko Koskinen brings invaluable insight to Tape to Tape. With a career spanning top leagues in North America and Europe—including NHL, KHL, NLA and Liiga—Mikko understands the challenges and opportunities that come with elite hockey.
His deep knowledge of the game, combined with a player-first approach, enables him to guide athletes through key career decisions, from contract negotiations to international transitions. With strong connections across North America and Europe, Mikko ensures that every client receives the best possible opportunities to thrive both on and off the ice.
Our values
We take pride in building strong, trust-based relationships with our players and their families. Our boutique approach ensures that every client receives the individual attention they deserve, from securing contracts to navigating endorsements and life after hockey.
Commitment to Excellence - Proving Ourselves Every Day
We are not here to blend in—we are here to challenge the status quo. Success is built on discipline, preparation, and execution. We approach every negotiation, every opportunity, and every challenge with unwavering commitment to delivering the best possible outcomes for our players.
Integrity & Transparency – Built Different, Built on Trust
Trust is the foundation of everything we do. We operate with honesty, clear communication, and an unwavering commitment to acting in the best interest of our players. Every decision is made with fairness, professionalism, and long-term success in mind. No empty promises, no hidden agendas—just transparency and a relentless focus on putting our players first. Trust is earned, and we work to uphold it every day.
Player-First Mentality – Your Success is Our Mission
Our players are our priority. Their careers, well-being, and success come first—always. We provide the guidance, resources, and strategic planning needed to maximize both performance and opportunities. This is more than business; it is personal.
Hard Work & Dedication – The Only Way Forward
There are no shortcuts to success. We bring a tireless work ethic and a results-driven mindset to everything we do, ensuring that our players have every competitive advantage in their careers. That means grinding every day, just like the players we represent. No shortcuts. No easy routes. Just relentless effort and an obsession with getting better.
Innovation in Player Development – The Edge to Get Ahead
The game is evolving, and so is the business behind it. We leverage cutting-edge analytics, advanced training strategies, and a modern approach to representation, giving our players the competitive edge they need to stay ahead.