“RETHINK THE RINK” INITIATIVE FOCUSES ON PLAYER SAFETY EQUIPMENT

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA (March 18, 2019) – The Pittsburgh Penguins, Covestro and Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering hosted their second Make-a-thon, kicking off year two of the “Rethink the Rink” initiative. The trio joined forces last year in this first-of-its kind collaboration to make hockey safer at all levels. As it continues to shoot for a … Continued

FORMER NSGA CHAIRMAN JEFF ROSENTHAL ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT AS HIBBETT PRESIDENT & CEO

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA (March 21, 2019) – Hibbett Sports, Inc., announced the planned retirement of Jeff Rosenthal, President and Chief Executive Officer. The Hibbett Board of Directors will commence a search process to identify the Company’s next CEO, and Rosenthal will remain at the Company in his CEO capacity until a successor is named. Rosenthal will assist … Continued

UNEQUAL TECHNOLOGIES PARTNERS WITH TWO YOUTH BASEBALL LEAGUES TO SUPPLY MLB-PROVEN PROTECTION TO PLAYERS

GLENN MILLS, Pennsylvania (February 28, 2019) — Unequal Technologies Company is proud to announce its official partnership with Babe Ruth League and Cal Ripken Baseball, a division of BRL. Unequal was selected as the Official Performance Protection Partner for both organizations and will provide the most advanced protective gear to all of its players. “As baseball protection … Continued

ULTIMATE SKATE & HOCKEY SOURCE FOR SPORTS TO OPEN THIRD LOCATION

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA (February 14, 2019) – Great Park Ice announced it has entered into a long term lease with Ultimate Skate & Hockey Source For Sports to operate the Pro Shop in the facility. Ultimate Skate & Hockey opened its first store in Irvine in 1993 and has enjoyed over 25 years as southern California’s premier … Continued

SG HELMETS REBRANDS AS LIGHT HELMETS

CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA – (January 18, 2019) – On Sept. 1, 2018, Safer Sports, LLC acquired the assets of SG Helmets, the fifth-largest manufacturer of football helmets in the world and a longtime leader in sports helmet safety technology. Safer Sports, LLC announced it is rebranding as “LIGHT Helmets.” LIGHT Helmets’ first product will be a completely redesigned … Continued

ADIDAS TO LAUNCH FITNESS ACCESSORIES IN UNITED STATES

NEW YORK (February 12, 2019) – Adidas’ line of premium fitness accessories is set to launch in the United States. The powerful offering of core fitness products includes categories ranging from training gear, yoga equipment, protective gear and more. This line of premium fitness will be obtainable in select sporting goods chains and department stores in … Continued

MLB, NIKE AND FANATICS FORM 10-YEAR PARTNERSHIP

NEW YORK (January 25, 2019) – Major League Baseball, Nike and Fanatics announced a new 10-year global partnership that makes Nike the Official Uniform and Footwear Supplier of MLB starting in the 2020 season. The new cooperation among the three organizations will provide Major League Baseball players with uniforms developed by Nike’s team of innovative designers … Continued

BASS PRO SHOPS – CABELA’S ANNOUNCES MIKE MCDERMOTT AS INCOMING PRESIDENT

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI (January 25, 2019) – Bass Pro Shops founder/CEO Johnny Morris announced that Michael P. McDermott will be appointed as President Omni-Channel Retail for Bass Pro Shops-Cabela’s. McDermott will replace longtime President Jim Hagale and will begin immediately. “I want to begin this announcement by proudly and gratefully saluting our outgoing President, Jim Hagale. Jim steadfastly … Continued