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Gold Star Hockey
Player Representation
Highlights
- NHL contract negotiation & advocacy
- Gold Star Sports Management
- Long-term client relationships
- Cross-league portfolio strategy
- Draft and extension planning
- Off-ice career guidance
Dan Milstein is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of the Gold Star Family of Companies, including Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group, and ventures in financial services, sports management, publishing, and film production. With over 40 offices nationwide, Dan leads these companies with a vision for excellence and growth.
From Humble Beginnings
Born in the Soviet Union and immigrating to the United States at 16, Dan rose from humble beginnings to become the #1 loan officer in the country. He founded Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group in 2000 with a mission to make the American dream of homeownership accessible - building lifelong relationships that extend well beyond closing.
Dan is a bestselling author, dynamic entrepreneur, and Executive Producer of The Russian Five. His story of resilience and success has inspired thousands worldwide through his books, consulting, and speaking engagements.
Accomplishments
Building Companies - And Opportunities - From the Ground Up
Founded Gold Star Mortgage
Launched Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group in 2000 and grew it into a nationwide residential lender.
Gold Star Family of Companies
Chairman of 40+ offices spanning sports management, lending, publishing, film, venture capital, and more.
#1 Loan Officer
Ranked the #1 loan officer in the United States out of 550,000 during his originations career.
Bestselling Author
Published multiple books on sales, entrepreneurship, and building a winning mindset.
The Russian Five
Executive Producer of the acclaimed documentary film.
Consulting & Speaking
International keynote speaking and business consulting on leadership and growth.
Gold Star Family of Companies
Gold Star Mortgage Financial GroupGold Star Sports ManagementGold Star PublishingGold Star VenturesMortgage technology innovationConsulting and speaking engagementsFilm production
Published books
Stories and Strategies From the Field
Bestsellers on sales, entrepreneurship, and the mindset behind building companies - and a life - from the ground up.
Rule #1: Don't Be #2
How to stand out, compete, and win in sales and business.
17 Cents & a Dream
The memoir of arriving in America with 17 cents - and building an empire.
The ABC of Sales
Foundational lessons for selling with confidence and integrity.
Street Smart Selling
Practical tactics for closing deals and growing your business.
Gold Star Sports Management
A Worldwide Leader in Hockey Representation
Gold Star Sports Management is a worldwide leader in player representation, with more than 300 athletes including 67 current NHL players, 14 Olympic gold medals, and 11 Stanley Cup champions.
Gold Star Hockey was the number one agency in the 2026 NHL Draft, with 23 clients selected. From negotiating the first big contract to helping a new city feel like home, the team is with athletes every step of the way.
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Elite Client Careers
Championship Contracts
Highlights
- Nikita Kucherov - 8-year, $76M extension
- Andrei Vasilevskiy - Vezina winner, $76M deal
- Artemi Panarin - Blackhawks extension
- Pavel Datsyuk - retirement negotiations
- Ilya Mikheyev & Mikhail Sergachev
- Hart & Vezina trophy winners represented
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Executive Film Producer
Including the Award-Winning Film, The Russian Five
Highlights
- Stories of emigration and perseverance
- Cultural bridge between hockey generations
- Film production through Gold Star
- National and international audiences
- Legacy of the Detroit Red Wings era
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Gold Star Sports Management
Worldwide Leader
Highlights
- More than 300 athletes represented worldwide
- 67 current NHL players
- 14 Olympic gold medals
- 11 Stanley Cup champions
- 23 clients drafted in the 2026 NHL Draft
- Number one agency in the 2026 NHL Draft
