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 (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. Read more »

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. Read more »

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. Read more »

By Kim McCullough

The majority of young players will be participating in skill-based training camps this summer. However, a select number will be heading off to high-performance tryout camps over the course of the next few months.

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By Kim McCullough

In Part 1 & 2 of “What to AVOID This Summer”, we reviewed the importance of functional training and interval-based conditioning in a complete off-season training program. In Part 3, I will explain the third (and possibly biggest) problem I saw with the varsity women’s hockey program I recently reviewed. Read more »

By Kim McCullough

In Part 1 of “What To Avoid This Summer”, we discussed the importance of players performing functional exercises in their summer training programs. In this article, I will talk about another training problem that is far too common with girls hockey players - and young female athletes in general. Read more »

By Kim McCullough

I recently reviewed the off-season training program of a varsity women’s hockey team from a major university.

The off-season training programs available to female hockey players have come a long way since I was a 16 year old reading women’s fitness magazines to find tips and advice on how to take my game to the next level. Read more »

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 Read more »

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. Read more »