BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (October 21, 2020) – Toronto-based Bladetech Hockey signed a partnership agreement with the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL). Bladetech has been designated as the “Official Blade of the NWHL and the Official Partner of Women’s and Girls’ Hockey.” The agreement will have Bladetech provide its high-tech skate blades with the company’s patented Flex … Continued
CCM’s Super Tacks X Helmet with NEST Tech MONTREAL, QUEBEC (September 18, 2020) – CCM Hockey and Carbon have released a new hockey helmet design. This design leverages 3D printing and Next Evolution Sense Technology (NEST) to offer a custom-fit head protection. “At Carbon, we are laser-focused on enabling customers to bring innovative products to market … Continued
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE AND MONTREAL, QUEBEC (September 29, 2020) – TRUE Sports acquired Canadian-based goalie equipment manufacturer Lefevre Inc., in a move that will expand TRUE Hockey’s reach in the goalie equipment segment. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Working with Lefevre is something our entire team is looking forward to,” Chris Considine, President & … Continued
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
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
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
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
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (July 22, 2020) – The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved changes to the overtime format in men’s and women’s ice hockey, starting with the 2020-21 academic year. Under the new rule, all teams tied at the end of regulation will play a five-minute, 3-on-3 sudden-victory overtime period to decide a winner. If neither … Continued
LATHAM, NEW YORK (July 29, 2020) – The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) held its annual summer meeting of the Central Committee on July 29 via video teleconference and approved two changes to boys ice hockey. Boys ice hockey received approval to adopt 17-minute periods with adjusted penalty times beginning in the … Continued
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