Canadian Hockey League Unveils New CCM Uniforms

TORONTO, ONTARIO (September 3, 2019) – The Canadian Hockey League will be wearing new CCM QuickLite uniforms in the 2019-20 season. For the first time since 2009-10, all 60 teams in the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League will sport two redesigned jerseys for the start of a new campaign. The … Continued

Bauer, GuardLab Announce New Mouthguard Collaboration

NEW YORK, NEW YORK (September 13, 2019) – New York-based GuardLab® Inc., announced it is collaborating with leading hockey equipment manufacturer Bauer® Hockey to supply a new line of Bauer APEX™ and APEX™ Lite Mouthguards, a product of GuardLab, which will be available this September.  The APEX™ and APEX™ Lite Mouthguards, created exclusively for Bauer Hockey by GuardLab, feature … Continued

USA Hockey Partners with TRUE Hockey

TRUE Hockey to be Engaged in Broad Spectrum of Activities in Multi-Year Partnership COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (August 27, 2019) – USA Hockey announced a multi-year partnership with hockey equipment manufacturer TRUE Hockey. As an official sponsor of USA Hockey, TRUE Hockey will be engaged across a broad spectrum of activities within USA Hockey, including as the official … Continued

CCM Wins Sixth Consecutive SDC Supplier of the Year Honor

TORONTO, ONTARIO (November 22, 2018) – CCM Hockey was honored for the sixth consecutive year as the Source For Sports/Sports Distributors of Canada (SDC) Hockey Supplier of the Year. The award was presented to CCM at a reception during the Source For Sports/SDC Buying Show and Marketing Convention on Nov. 18-21 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The … Continued

High School Hockey Participation Increases in 2018-19

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (August 26, 2019) – Ice hockey participation increased slightly in 2018-19 at high schools in 18 states and the District of Columbia which play under National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) rules, according to its annual High School Athletics Participation Survey. The overall NFHS ice hockey participation went up from 44,669 in … Continued

Manufacturer Member Spotlight: Scenturion

MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS (June 18, 2019) – NSGA member Scenturion has been a participant in the Innovations Arena at the NSGA Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit the last three years. Scenturion, with the slogan “The More You Sweat, The More it Works,” is a clear, flexible micro-coating fortified with pure Nano Silver, which is formulated … Continued

Professional Women’s Hockey Players Form Players Association

PHILADELPHIA (May 20, 2019) – Articles of incorporation were filed to establish the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA). The association will serve as a vehicle dedicated to promoting and supporting the creation of a single, viable women’s professional league in North America. The formation of the PWHPA follows a decision by more than 200 of the … Continued

Hockey Canada Names Two Legends Co-Chairs of 2019 Foundation Gala & Golf

CALGARY, ALBERTA (May 22, 2019) – Kevin Lowe and Meaghan Mikkelson have been named honorary co-chairs of the 16th annual Hockey Canada Foundation Gala & Golf, which will be June 17-18 in Edmonton, Alberta. The legacy of the event will provide the opportunity for Alberta youth not currently playing hockey to experience the game. Proceeds from … Continued

NFHS Ice Hockey Rule Changes Affect Sticks, Helmets for 2019-20 Season

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (May 22, 2019) — Lengths of sticks and requirements for helmets and facemasks were among nine rules changes approved for the 2019-20 boys and girls high school ice hockey season. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Ice Hockey Rules Committee recommended the changes at its April 29-30 meeting in Indianapolis, and … Continued