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CORONAVIRUS IMPACT
NHL Keeping Close Watch on
Potential Stick Shortage
 Some NHL players use a different stick for each game they play. So, it's understandable they would be concerned about the shortage of high-end sticks because the coronavirus has stopped or slowed production at Chinese manufacturing plants for CCM and Bauer.
U.S. College Programs
Discuss Possible Issues
 The University of North Dakota men's head coach and equipment manager have talked with their players about the shortage of high-end sticks and the potential impact because of the coronavirus.
What is the Effect on Retail?
 The equipment manager of Whitie Bensen's, an HDA member from West Haven, Connecticut, weighs in on the effect of the coronavirus on stick production and if there has been any effect for the average hockey consumer.
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ASSOCIATION NEWS
Register Today for the NSGA Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit
 Register now
to secure the lowest possible rate
for the 2020 NSGA Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit on May 17-19, 2020 at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, Arizona.
Herm Edwards, Gary McCord Highlight Speakers for Management Conference
Football legend Herm Edwards and golf celebrity Gary McCord will be the keynote speakers at this year's Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit. Edwards played in the NFL for 10 years and was a head coach for eight, worked as an NFL analyst for ESPN and currently is head coach at Arizona State University. The outspoken McCord played on the PGA Tour and was a prominent TV analyst and author on golf.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
CCM Buys STEP Skating Blades
 CCM Hockey
acquired STEP Skating Blades Inc., the maker of STEP Steel high-quality skate blades.
STEP Steel has revolutionized hockey skate blades with its top-quality steel, unique manufacturing process and innovative profile designs.
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CELEBRITY CORNER
Justin Bieber Gives Jimmy Fallon
an On-Ice Lesson
Canadian singing star Justin Bieber had the chance to get on the ice with The Tonight Show star Jimmy Fallon. Bieber showed Fallon the ropes and they had a few laughs as well.
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PARTICIPATION NEWS
Arizona Program Gives Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Chance to Play
An Arizona hockey program for adults with intellectual disabilities that started in 2016 has grown and is expanding to other locations.
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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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NSGA Verified Dealer Program
NSGA's Verified Independent Dealer Program recognizes the most qualified independent dealers and retailers in the sporting goods industry.
At no additional cost, learn about the benefits of becoming a verified dealer by
clicking here!
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Retail Reports Available to Members
 "Retail Audit Insights" and "Guide To A Better Retailing Experience" are two comprehensive reports produced by the National Sporting Goods Association. The reports are available for free to all HDA and NSGA members.
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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?
The youngest player in NHL history is Bep Guidolin, who was 16 years and 11 months old when he debuted for the Boston Bruins in 1942. Guidolin also played with the Red Wings and Blackhawks in his nine-year NHL career.
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