NHL Announces Initiatives to Combat Racism, Accelerate Inclusion

NEW YORK/TORONTO (September 3, 2020) – The National Hockey League announced a series of significant initiatives focused on the fight against racism and the mandate to make our sport and our League more welcoming and inclusive. In addition, the League and its Member Clubs, along with the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) have committed to … Continued

USA Hockey Sanctions Return to Sport for 2020-21 Season

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (August 4, 2020) – USA Hockey shared a video message from its president, Jim Smith, and executive director, Pat Kelleher, stating it will sanction hockey for the 2020-21 season. Through Dr. Michael Stuart of the Mayo Clinic, USA Hockey will have vast resources with the latest medical services available to help all its members. Dr. … Continued

Wilson, Serena Williams Introduce New Tennis Racket

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (August, 18, 2020) — Wilson Advisory Staff Member and global tennis icon Serena Williams and Wilson Sporting Goods Co., revealed the new Blade SW102 Autograph racket. Initially seen on court at the 2020 Australian Open as a blacked-out prototype, the new SW102 was co-developed with the 23-time Grand Slam Champion. The hallmark characteristic of the SW102 tennis racket is … Continued

NJCAA Launches Rebrand of All Logos

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (August 25, 2020) – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) announced a rebrand of all association logos.  The launch encompasses the NJCAA primary shield logo, secondary wordmark logo, 15 sport logos and 24 region logos.  The NJCAA worked closely with Rickabaugh Graphics, the Official Logo Design and Branding Partner of the NJCAA, throughout the … Continued

Schutt Launches New Splash Shields

LITCHFIELD, ILLINOIS (August 6, 2020) — Schutt Sports, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of protective equipment, announces the launch of three new Splash Shield products – the Field Sports Splash Shield, the Men’s Lacrosse Splash Shield and the Sunglass/Eyeglass Splash Shield. Following the successful debut of Schutt’s Splash Shield designed specifically for football earlier this year, … Continued

MyHOUSE Signs Fourth Female Wrestler

WEST SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA (August 15, 2020) – Custom wrestling brand MyHOUSE Sports Gear, a member of the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA), continued to display its investment in the sport as it announced its fourth signing of a female wrestler, Alexandria Glaudé. Glaudé is ranked No. 2 at 68 kilograms/149.6 pounds on Team USA and is a … Continued

New Study on Skate Blade Alignment Could Help Goalies

SAINT CATHERINES, ONTARIO (August 12, 2020) – Hockey goaltenders could have a new competitive advantage in stopping the puck thanks to researchers at Brock University.   Professor of Kinesiology Kelly Lockwood and Master of Applied Health Sciences student Colin Dunne have found an adjustment to the goalie skate that significantly increases the speed at which a goaltender … Continued

NHL, Bauer Part of Hockey Equipment Relief Program

TORONTO, ONTARIO (July 30, 2020) – The National Hockey League (NHL®), the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), Bauer Hockey and Hockey Canada launched a Hockey Equipment Relief Program. As communities begin to re-open and kids look to re-engage in sports, this program will help families financially impacted by COVID-19 get their kids back on the ice. “Children … Continued

CCM, Aliu Team on Hockey Diversity and Inclusion

MONTREAL, QUEBEC (July 21, 2020) – CCM Hockey announced an endorsement agreement of Akim Aliu, former NHL Hockey player, founder of the Time to Dream Foundation and co-chair of the newly formed Hockey Diversity Alliance. Together, they will work to eradicate racism and intolerance at all levels of hockey. “The game of hockey is about courage, commitment to a higher goal, … Continued

Wilson Appoints Dudy as New President

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (July 14, 2020) – Wilson Sporting Goods appointed Joe Dudy as president. Dudy was chosen as acting president of Wilson in October 2019 after Mike Dowse left to become president & CEO of the United States Tennis Association. Dudy has been with Chicago-based Wilson for 25 years and served as VP of finance. “We are happy … Continued