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RULES CORNER
NFHS Changes Affect Sticks, Helmets
and Facemasks for 2019-20
 The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) announced ice hockey rule changes for the 2019-20 season. They include player and goalkeeper stick lengths and an emphasis on requirements that all players wear helmets and facemasks meeting HECC/ASTM standards at the time of manufacture.
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ASSOCIATION NEWS
Growth of Women's Hockey Discussed
at Management Conference
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Dr. Samantha Menton talks with Travis Amburgey of Wicked Rags in the Innovations Arena. |
The NSGA 55th Annual Management Conference & 21st Annual Team Dealer Summit included a look at business opportunities in the emerging women's sports of ice hockey, wrestling and flag football. Dr. Samantha Menton, who is the head coach of the Atlanta Lady Thrashers hockey program, shared her perspective from growing up as a player in the Chicago area, progressing through the collegiate ranks and now trying to build the sport in the southeastern United States.
The Conference & Summit also included a panel discussion on the evolution of Esports and sessions on retail store presentation, retail technology, how to reduce your tax bill and Servant Leadership.
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GROWING THE GAME
What's Next for Women's Pro Hockey?
 On the heels of the demise of the Canadian Women's Hockey League this spring, more than 200 professional players throughout the world have banded together with plans to sit out the upcoming pro season. The players formed the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) in hopes of building a sustainable league to showcase their talents.
NHL Tough Guy Shows Softer Side
Brad Marchand of the Stanley Cup finalist Boston Bruins has a reputation as one of the NHL's biggest villains from his on-ice behavior. Four kids from Maine have a different off-the-ice view after assisting Marchand in the airport at last year's NHL All-Star Game.
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Legendary Co-Chairs of Hockey Canada Foundation Hope to Get More Girls Playing
 Two-time Olympic gold medalist Meaghan Mikkelson and former Edmonton Oilers' legend Kevin Lowe will be honorary co-chairs of the 16th annual Hockey Canada Foundation Gala & Golf on June 17-18 in Edmonton, Alberta. An area of focus is to use proceeds from the event to support initiatives to give more girls an opportunity to play hockey.
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EQUIPMENT CORNER
American Airlines Eliminates Oversized Baggage Fees for Hockey Sticks
 American Airlines eliminated a $150 oversized baggage fee for common types of musical and sports equipment - including hockey sticks. Sports and musical equipment weighing less than 50 pounds, and not exceeding a combined 126 inches in length plus width plus height, can be checked for American's standard cost of $30 for the first checked bag. The new policy took effect May 21.
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BY THE NUMBERS
Ranking U.S. Hockey Cities;
Facts About the Stanley Cup
A study to determine the best and worst hockey cities in the United States by WalletHub ranked 73 cities on 21 key indicators. The cities were also ranked based on their NHL and NCAA experiences.
WalletHub also looked at some fun facts and stats about the Stanley Cup.
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Why join HDA? To be more profitable with intel from the Annual Business of Ice Hockey research report, and to network and stay current with peers in the Hockey Dealers Network. And those are just a few of HDA's membership benefits.
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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 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.
Don't delay,
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NSGA Verified Dealer Program
NSGA launched its Verified Independent Dealer Program to recognize the most qualified independent dealers and retailers in the sporting goods industry.
It won't cost you anything more. Learn about the benefits of becoming a verified dealer by
clicking here!
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Did you know?
The St. Louis Blues made the Stanley Cup finals in their first three years of existence because of a playoff format requiring an expansion team to be included.
The Blues were swept in four games each time - by the Montreal Canadiens in 1968 and 1969 and by the Boston Bruins in 1970.
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