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Hockey Helmets Recalled by Reebok-CCM Due to Head and Neck Injury Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

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Sher-Wood Hockey Wins Approval to Acquire TPS Sports Group assets


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SHERBROOKE, QC, Dec. 15 /CNW/ – Sher-Wood Hockey Inc. announced today it
has received court approval and completed the purchase of the business assets
of TPS Sports Group, a leading manufacturer and distributor of hockey sticks
and protective equipment. TPS had been operating under the supervision of the
Proposal Trustee since September 15, 2008. Sher-Wood Hockey has acquired the
TPS inventory, receivables, and manufacturing equipment located in Wallaceburg
and Strathroy, Ontario.

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Kane’s Personal Skates And Stick Revealed

December 23, 2008 2:56 PM

Chicago Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane will unveil and use personally-designed skates and stick during the upcoming Bridgestone NHL 2009 Winter Classic at Wrigley Field in Chicago on New Year’s Day.

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Colorado Scholastic Inline Hockey Gets Even Better for 2008-2009

Colorado ( PRWEB) October 15, 2008 — At summer’s end, Colorado’s inline hockey student athletes will prepare for the upcoming middle school and high school competitive inline hockey fall and winter seasons. Combined with the already successful high school and middle school leagues, CHSIHL plans to introduce several new programs that will promote the importance of continued athletic development year round. Student athletes will have the opportunity to continue their inline hockey training through out the year in a professional and structured environment that will give them an advantage for the start of the new scholastic inline hockey seasons.

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Bauer Hockey Buys Mission-ITECH

TORONTO, Sept. 24 /CNW/ — Bauer Hockey today announced it has purchased Mission-ITECH Hockey, a leader in goal equipment, protective apparel and facial protection.

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Nashville Predators Encourage Kids to “Protect Your Fangs”

NASHVILLE (Business Wire EON) September 16, 2008 — The Predators and Delta Dental launched the campaign, with Predators defenseman Greg de Vries and forward Scott Nichol distributing free “boil and bite” mouth guards to more than 70 kids participating in the G.O.A.L! (Get Out And Learn!) program in Nashville. The Predators will distribute approximately 4,000 mouth guards statewide this year to youth registered for inline and ice hockey programs. (more…)

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Sher-Wood Hockey Inc. strengthens sports mandate – Acquires key assets of Inglasco Ltd., A division of Group Drolet Ltd.

SHERBROOKE, QC, Sept. 10 /CNW/ – Sher-Wood Hockey Inc. announced today it has purchased the inventory, receivables and certain manufacturing assets relating to Inglasco Ltd., a Sherbrooke, PQ based producer and distributor of hockey related novelty products as well as NHL and CFL licensed merchandise. The company had sought protection from its creditors on July 17, 2008. (more…)

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Reebok Hockey partners with the 2008 NHL Premiere Series

MONTREAL, Aug. 28 /CNW Telbec/ -

Reebok Hockey is pleased to announce its partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) for the 2008 NHL Premiere Series in Stockholm, Sweden and Prague, Czech Republic taking place on October 4th and 5th. Under this partnership, Reebok will be a category exclusive marketing partner, exclusive supplier of game jerseys and the leading on-ice equipment supplier. At the Premiere Series, Reebok Hockey will unveil its 2009 global hockey product line and activate a major in-arena brand marketing campaign. The NHL Premiere Series will allow Reebok to connect with European hockey consumers by creating a unique and compelling brand experience within an authentic hockey environment. (more…)

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State-of-the-Art Steel Ice Center to Sell at Public Auction

Bethlehem, PA (PRWEB) June 6, 2008 — Tranzon Alderfer ( www.tranzon.com) A Sanford Alderfer Company will conduct the sealed bid auction of Steel Ice Center, 320 East First Street, in Bethlehem, according to Todd Umbenhauer, Vice President of Sanford Alderfer Real Estate (more…)

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REEBOK Hockey launches the new 9K Pump skate

MONTREAL, May 23 /CNW/ – On Sunday June 1st the wait will be over. After much anticipation, REEBOK Hockey will be unveiling its newly re-designed 9K Pump skate. Hockey enthusiasts will finally be able to get their hands on the skates that have helped Sidney Crosby and Pavel Datsyuk excel in the NHL playoffs this year. (more…)

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Elite Hockey Team Coming to Vernon Hills, Illinois This Fall

A new amateur elite ice hockey team will take to the ice this fall in Vernon Hills, Illinois. The Vernon Hills Capitals will join the ten-team Great Lakes Hockey League (GLHL) when the league begins playing its 71st season in October. The new team will call Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills its home. The GLHL features players who have college hockey, junior hockey, and semi-pro experience in other leagues. Several players with National Hockey League (NHL) connections have already committed to playing for the Capitals this fall. (more…)

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Athletic Republic and USA Hockey Announce Training Center Partnership

Fargo, ND (PRWEB) May 15, 2008 — Athletic Republic today announced a new strategic partnership with USA Hockey. Specifically, the three-year contract will provide Athletic Republic’s patented equipment and science-based, hockey specific training programs to the 46 members of the federation’s U17 and U18 National Team Development Program (USNTDP). (more…)

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Flex Court Athletics Offers Nationwide Franchising Opportunities

Flex Court Athletics, a leader in the field of high performance modular sports surfaces, including outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, roller hockey, gym flooring, and aerobics flooring, is offering a unique opportunity for would-be business owners to become Flex Court Franchisees. As business owners, they will have the opportunity to become a part of this growing company through the successful marketing of sports surfaces for residential and commercial use.

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CANADA GAMES SUPPORT CANADA’S NEXT GENERATION CHAMPIONS

May 8, 2008) Ottawa – The Canada Games Council (CGC) and the Foundation for Athletes Sport Training (FAST) today announced the launch of the 4th year of the Canada Games FAST Track athlete grant program.

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NHL.COM TEAMS WITH SPORTS LEARNINGEDGE LLC TO ENHANCE THE LEARNING CENTER

NEW YORK (March 6, 2008) — NHL Interactive CyberEnterprises (NHL ICE) has added The PlayersEdge to The Learning Center to enhance the NHL.com Network website with additional information that gives young people a choice of video, animation, and text. Found on NHL.com under “Fan Zone,” The Learning Center provides youth hockey players, parents and coaches worldwide a single, trusted online source to get on-demand sports tips and tools in an easy-to-learn style.

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Sports LearningEdge Appoints Paul Stewart Director of Hockey Operations

Sports LearningEdge LLC (SLE) has appointed Paul Stewart to help the company capitalize on the wildly successful Hockey PlayersEdge site launched with the National Hockey League last year. The company partners with sports stake holders to help them provide parents and their kids worldwide the online learning tools to get an edge in sports and in life.

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Sports Gilbert Rousseau acquires l’Entrepôt du Hockey and accelerates its national expansion


MONTREAL, May 5 /CNW Telbec/ – Pro Hockey Life Sporting Goods Inc. (”Hockey Life”), a pioneer of the hockey superstore concept operating under the Sports Gilbert Rousseau and Pro Hockey Life banners, is pleased to announce that it has just completed a private financing round to fund the acquisition of Sports L.G.L. Inc. (”LGL”) in Quebec City, as well as to further accelerate its national Canadian expansion strategy. (more…)

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Sherwood-Drolet files proposal – InGlasCo Operations Unaffected


SHERBROOOKE, QC, May 5 /CNW Telbec/ – Sherwood-Drolet, the renowned manufacturer of Sher-Wood hockey sticks and other protective hockey equipment, today announced it has filed a proposal to its creditors under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. In accordance with the proposal, the Company said it will initiate a public tender process to identify a purchaser of its assets andbusiness. (more…)

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Nike Completes Sale of Bauer Hockey

BEAVERTON, OR (17 April, 2008) – NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced the completion of its previously disclosed sale of the company’s Bauer Hockey subsidiary to an investor group led by Kohlberg & Company and Canadian businessman W. Graeme Roustan for $200 million in cash. The company also announced that Bauer CEO Mark Duggan, a long-time Nike executive, will remain with Nike following the sale.

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Reebok Introduces New SC87 Sidney Crosby Spring/Summer Collection

MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwire – Feb. 28, 2008) – The NHL’s Stanley Cup contenders took their best shot at glory and pulled the trigger on some big trades this week, while Reebok Canada launched a breakaway move of its own with a new Reebok SC87 collection that’s certain to go top shelf in the gym or on the street.

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REEBOK AND NHL SCORE HAT-TRICK WITH NEW “NHL POWERED BY REEBOK” RETAIL MECCA

Canton, MA; New York, NY (October 9, 2007) – Reebok and the National Hockey League (NHL) have teamed up to launch the first-ever “NHL Powered by Reebok” retail destination. Ideally located at 6th Avenue and West 47th Street on the ground floor of the NHL’s new World Headquarters in New York City, the revolutionary new store features technology, symbolism and authenticity to create an unprecedented shopping experience for players and fans around the world. (more…)

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EASTON HOCKEY EXPANDS APPAREL LINE WITH NEW CUSTOM WARM-UP SUIT AND JOCK SHORT

New Line Aims to Position Easton as No. 1 Name in Hockey Apparel

VAN NUYS, Calif. (February 25, 2008) – Easton Hockey announces the unveiling of its 2008 apparel line. Standing out among the stylish, functional items are the all-new Elite Custom Warm-Up suit and Synergy Board Jock Short. The new Elite Custom Warm-Up jacket and pants, both of which can accommodate customized color taping and embroidery, are an expansion of Easton’s customizable apparel items introduced last year. The Synergy Board Jock Short features Bio-Dri technology, designed to enhance comfort and reduce interference from sweat for greater protection against moisture.

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NIKE, Inc. Sells Bauer Hockey Subsidiary To Kohlberg & Company and W. Graeme Roustan for $200 Million

BEAVERTON, Ore. (21 February, 2008) — NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Bauer Hockey subsidiary to an investor group led by Kohlberg & Company and Canadian businessman W. Graeme Roustan for $200 million in cash. Nike expects the transaction to be completed before the end of its current fiscal year.

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Sports-O-Zone Inks Deal with Riddell Partners to Fight MRSA Outbreaks in Professional, College, and High School Sports

Indiana based Sports O Zone, a manufacturer of sanitizing and deodorizing equipment has partnered with sports equipment manufacturer and distributor Riddell to fight MRSA and bacterial infection outbreaks in Professional, College and High School Sports.

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