Scott Hartnell

Scott Hartnell is a retired professional ice hockey player who spent 17 seasons in the NHL with the Nashville Predators, Philadelphia Flyers, and Columbus Blue Jackets. Known for his physical style of play, he built a long career competing at the highest level of the sport. After retiring from the NHL, Hartnell has become a media personality and commentator, quickly becoming a fan favorite.

Drawing from his experience as a top draft pick, team leader, and longtime NHL competitor, Hartnell speaks about the mindset, discipline, and resilience required to succeed in professional sports.

Scott Hartnell is available to be booked for corporate and private events. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about Scott Hartnell’s fees.

Want to book Scott Hartnell for an event?

Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group at (215) 995-0905 to book Scott Hartnell for corporate or private events, keynote speeches, workshops, fireside chats, motivational speaking, or virtual appearances. Our agency will work directly with your organization and our keynote speakers to create an unforgettable event.

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Early Life and Development

Scott Hartnell was born on April 18, 1982, in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, and grew up in Lloydminster, Alberta. He learned the game of hockey from his father, who emphasized enjoyment of the sport alongside competition. Hartnell played in the Alberta Junior Hockey League with the Lloydminster Blazers before advancing to the Western Hockey League with the Prince Albert Raiders. During the 1999 to 2000 season, he served as team captain, led the Raiders with 82 points, and was named team MVP.

NHL Career

Hartnell was selected sixth overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft by the Nashville Predators. Entering the league as a power forward, he became the youngest player in the NHL during the 2000 to 2001 season and made his debut in Japan against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Over the course of 17 seasons, he played for the Nashville Predators, Philadelphia Flyers, and Columbus Blue Jackets, establishing himself as a consistent and physical presence on the ice. After retiring from the NHL, Hartnell has become a media personality and commentator, quickly becoming a fan favorite.

To hire Scott Hartnell for an event, contact the Mollie Plotkin Group with the proposed event date, location, audience size, event format and program goals. Scott Hartnell is available for corporate events, conferences, leadership meetings, private events, workshops, fireside chats and virtual programs.

After receiving your request, a Mollie Plotkin Group booking agent will review Scott Hartnell’s availability, discuss the event details and get back to you within 48 hours with next steps for securing Scott Hartnell for your program.

The cost to book Scott Hartnell depends on the event date, location, format, audience size and scope of the appearance. Scott Hartnell’s speaking fee ranges from $15,000 to $20,000. Speaking fees may vary for keynote speeches, workshops, fireside chats, private events, corporate meetings and virtual programs.

For the most accurate Scott Hartnell booking fee, contact the Mollie Plotkin Group with your event details. Our team will help confirm availability, pricing and the best format for your event.

Off the ice, Scott Hartnell has gained notoriety as a public figure and motivational speaker. Since Scott Hartnell is such a fan-favorite, many of your audience will be excited to ask him questions directly. So, we recommend a moderated fireside chat between Scott Hartnell and an emcee of your choice. This format allows for both open Q&A with attendees and a structured discussion that can hit on themes of teamwork, resilience, overcoming obstacles, and more. If you would like to discuss tailoring Scott Hartnell’s fireside chat to your audience, schedule a Zoom meeting between Scott Hartnell and the MPG team – we’ll work closely with you to curate the perfect talk for your event.