USA Hockey approved legislation requiring the use of neck laceration protection for players in all age classificiations, other than adults, in games and practices starting Aug. 1, 2024.
Premier Ice Prospects (PIP Hockey) and 200×85 announced a strategic merger aimed at maximizing experiences and developmental opportunities for girls youth hockey players.
Bauer Hockey was awarded the “Hockey Vendor of the Year” award and Elite Hockey won the inaugural “Hockey Accessory Vendor of the Year” award at the annual Sports Distributors of Canada (SDC) Buying and Marketing Show on November 6-8, 2023.
American professional hockey player, Adam Johnson, who was playing for the Nottingham Panthers in a Challenge Cup game against the Sheffield Steelers on October 28, passed away after his neck was cut by a skate blade during the second period of the Elite Ice Hockey League game in England at the Sheffield’s Utilita Arena.
CCM Hockey has been named as the hockey equipment supplier and official partner of the new Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL).
Several Source for Hockey and Source for Sports members from the United States and Canada attended Bauer World 2023 in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 27-30.
YardRink, one of North America’s backyard rink brands, announced it has signed an official licensing agreement with the National Hockey League (NHL).
Global hockey equipment brand Sherwood Hockey announced its official partnership with the No.1 overall pick in the 2023 NHL draft, Connor Bedard. Bedard will play exclusively with Sherwood Rekker Legend sticks and gloves.
Winmark/Play It Again Sports added NHL player and standout golfer Matt Boldy as a brand ambassador.
Winmark/Play It Again Sports – the Resale Company, announced it extended its partnership with the Los Angeles Kings and Kings Care Foundation to continue their community-based donation and resale initiatives focused on sustainability and the support of youth sports in underserved communities across the greater Los Angeles region.
