BALTIMORE, Oct. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global
sporting goods leader STX and USA
Hockey, the National Governing Body for the sport of ice hockey in
the United States, announced an
extension to their partnership. Furthering the relationship between
the two industry leaders that began in 2014, the most recent
agreement maintains STX as an official sponsor and equipment
supplier of USA Hockey.
"We are thrilled to continue our partnership with USA Hockey," said Matt
Hoppe, director of ice hockey sales and marketing for STX.
"We are proud to be so integrally involved with the preeminent
amateur hockey organization in the United
States, working together to grow the game nationwide.
USA Hockey has been an important
supporter of STX since we launched our ice hockey product line in
2014 and we are happy to extend this meaningful affiliation."
As part of the extension, STX will serve as an official
equipment supplier of the USA
Hockey National Team Development Program and also provide equipment
to various USA Hockey
programs.
"STX has been a terrific partner," said Pat Kelleher, executive director of USA Hockey. "We're excited to continue the
relationship and appreciate the passion STX brings in helping us
continue to grow the game."
ABOUT STX
STX is a global sporting goods leader in the sports of ice hockey,
lacrosse, and field hockey. Taking an inventive, research-based
approach to building equipment for the elite athlete, STX has
established itself as a leader in high-performance ice
hockey products available directly to the consumer. Based in
Baltimore, STX has been
universally recognized for innovation in product design and
development. STX continues to strive for new performance standards
in sporting goods equipment at the highest levels of competition.
For more information, visit http://www.stx.com.
ABOUT USA HOCKEY
USA Hockey, founded on
October 29, 1937, and headquartered
in Colorado Springs, Colorado,
provides the foundation for the sport of ice hockey in America;
helps young people become leaders, sometimes Olympic heroes; and
connects the game at every level while promoting a lifelong love of
the sport. USA Hockey is more than
a million strong, including players, coaches, officials and
volunteers that span all 50 states. The National Governing Body for
the sport in the United States,
USA Hockey has important
partnerships with the NHL, United States Olympic Committee and
International Ice Hockey Federation. For more information, visit
usahockey.com.
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