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RETAIL NEWS
Two Hockey Retailers Become
NSGA Verified All-Star Dealers
 RG Hockey Source For Sports (Fort Wayne, IN and Romeoville, IL) and KoSports Hockey Source For Sports (Canonsburg, PA) are among the first 10 companies to qualify as NSGA Verified Independent Dealers. Both met All-Star criteria that recognizes them among the most experienced and customer service-oriented companies in the sporting goods industry.
NSGA and HDA encourage hockey retailers to apply for the Verified Independent Dealer Program. The application is easy to complete, it doesn't cost anything and it gives you the opportunity to differentiate yourself from the competition.
Retail Reports Now Available
to HDA/NSGA Members
 In 2018, NSGA partnered with retail design expert Matt Nurre to conduct retail audits of 14 members.
The product of Nurre's visits are two
comprehensive reports, "Retail Audit Insights" and "Guide To A Better Retailing Experience" produced by NSGA and now available for free to all HDA and NSGA members.
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EQUIPMENT CORNER
Bauer, GuardLab Announce
Mouthguard Collaboration
 Bauer and mouthguard company GuardLab are collaborating on a pair of mouthguards using 3D scanning and printing technology. The APEX and APEX Lite Mouthguards were developed exclusively for Bauer and will be available in retail stores.
Canadian Hockey League
Unveils New CCM Jerseys
Players in the Canadian Hockey League are wearing new CCM jerseys for the 2019-20 season.
The CCM QuickLite concept modernizes the hockey uniform and provides players with a lighter jersey, enhanced range of motion and the comfort to further improve performance.
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ASSOCIATION NEWS
Apply Now for a Scholarship to the
2020 NSGA Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit
 A scholarship is a great way for retailers and team dealers to experience the 2020 NSGA Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit taking place on May 17-19, 2020 at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, Arizona. The application period is now open and lasts until December 13.
Nominate Deserving Candidates for Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame
 Do you know a hockey equipment manufacturer, retailer or industry influencer who has made a significant impact on the sporting goods industry? Nominate them for the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame! Nominations for the Class of 2021 are being accepted through February 21, 2020.
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GETTING IN THE GAME
Women Officials
Chasing NHL Dream
Four former women's college hockey players wanted to stay involved in the game. Now they are trying to break through to hockey's highest level after becoming the first women to call NHL-affiliated events in NHL prospect tournaments.
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JOIN HDA NOW!
Why join HDA? Members join to be more profitable with industry intel provided by the Annual Business of Ice Hockey research report, to network, and stay current with peers in the Hockey Dealers Network. And those are just a few of HDA's membership benefits.
Click here to join and become part of the voice for hockey dealers!
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Apply Now for HDA/SDC
Hockey Collaboration
The collaboration for the purchase of hockey equipment by U.S. hockey dealers between HDA, the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) and Sports Distributors of Canada (SDC) continues to grow.
Click here to learn more about the collaboration and to fill out an inquiry form to start the process. Members of the collaboration have access to a variety of products and discounts to help boost the bottom line.
There is no obligation to complete the form. Criteria used by SDC to determine participation may include a minimum sales volume of $200,000 in annual wholesale hockey products, credit rating, proximity to existing members and meeting certain store standards.
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Did you know?
New Jersey Devils defenseman Ken Daneyko went 255 consecutive games without scoring a goal. Daneyko had 36 goals in 1,282 career games.
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Business of Ice Hockey Report
The 2019 Annual Business of Ice Hockey Report contains the information you need for your business on sales data and participation. The cost for non-members is $295, so join HDA today for $150 a year to take advantage of this great member benefit.
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Subscribe to
NSGA Scoreboard
The NSGA Scoreboard provides all the sporting goods industry news you need in one place. The Scoreboard is sent twice a month and includes news on research, advocacy, NSGA, team dealer and sales agent issues and industry news.
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What's your beef?
Have an issue or problem related to the hockey industry? A concern about equipment or rules that you'd like to share with everyone?
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