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

RULES CHANGED TO NCAA DIVISION I MEN’S HOCKEY RECRUITING

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (April 20, 2019) – Rule changes approved by the NCAA’s Division I Council will significantly alter the recruiting timeline for Division I men’s hockey prospects with the goal of slowing down and improving the recruiting experience. The changes restructure the timing of permissible recruiting activities, creating two starting points for various recruiting activities. The … Continued

STUDY SHOWS NEW NFHS HOCKEY SAFETY RULES HELP LIMIT CONCUSSIONS

HOUSTON, TEXAS (April 15, 2019) – A research brief on new checking rules leading to decreased concussion rates in high school hockey players was presented at the 28th annual meeting of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) in Houston. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) applied a greater penalty for boarding … Continued

KRAFT HOCKEYVILLE 2019 WINNERS ANNOUNCED

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA AND CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (April 1, 2019) – Two communities in the United States and Canada were chosen as winners of the Kraft Hockeyville™ 2019 award. The winners were announced the weekend of March 30 by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman.  The Calumet Colosseum in Calumet, Michigan was announced as the winner of the Kraft Hockeyville™ USA … Continued

“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

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