Ice hockey in the United States

Youngstown Phantoms Hire Jason Deskins and Ryan Kosecki as Co-General Managers and Vice President of Hockey Operations For 2021-22

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Monday, June 21, 2021

The Youngstown Phantoms (the Phantoms) of the United States Hockey League (USHL) and Black Bear Sports Group are pleased to announce the immediate hiring of Jason Deskins and Ryan Kosecki as Co-General Managers and Co-Vice Presidents of Hockey Operations for the Phantoms.

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  • The Youngstown Phantoms (the Phantoms) of the United States Hockey League (USHL) and Black Bear Sports Group are pleased to announce the immediate hiring of Jason Deskins and Ryan Kosecki as Co-General Managers and Co-Vice Presidents of Hockey Operations for the Phantoms.
  • Jason and Ryan will be huge assets to both the Phantoms and all of the Junior Hockey operations at Black Bear Sports Group, said Andrew Goldman, President of Junior Hockey for Black Bear and President of the Youngstown Phantoms.
  • The Youngstown Phantoms are a Tier I Junior ice hockey team that plays in the Eastern Conference of the United States Hockey League.
  • Black Bear targets ice arenas in metropolitan areas with compelling demographics, existing youth hockey clubs and a National Hockey League club presence.

Propark Mobility Promotes Marc Schreiber to Senior Vice President of Transportation

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

HARTFORD, Conn., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Propark Mobility announced today that Marc Schreiber has been appointed as the company's Senior Vice President of Transportation.

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  • HARTFORD, Conn., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Propark Mobility announced today that Marc Schreiber has been appointed as the company's Senior Vice President of Transportation.
  • "Marc has been helping to intelligently guide the success of our company for over a quarter century," said David Schmid, Propark Mobility's Chief Investment Officer.
  • Marc then branched out to transition new accounts to Propark across the country, as part of the company's National Transition and New Openings Team.
  • "Marc Schreiber truly exemplifies the success that someone can have here at Propark when they dedicate themselves to making a real difference," said Rick DiPietro, President of Propark Mobility.

Black Bear Sports Group Acquires 26th Ice Arena

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (Black Bear) has acquired Pittsburgh Ice Arena in New Kensington, PA (the Arena).

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  • An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (Black Bear) has acquired Pittsburgh Ice Arena in New Kensington, PA (the Arena).
  • Black Bear, the largest owner/operator of ice rinks in the U.S., was founded by CEO Murry Gunty in 2015 .
  • Black Bear owns and operates Printscape Arena in Canonsburg, PA (formerly known as Iceoplex at Southpointe), Palmer Imaging Arena in Delmont, PA (formerly known as Center Ice Arena) and co-owns and operates the Youngstown Phantoms of the United States Hockey League in Youngstown, OH.
  • Black Bear focuses on ice arenas in metropolitan areas with compelling demographics, markets with a National Hockey League club presence and arenas with existing youth hockey clubs.

HockeyTech and the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Announce Multi-Year Technology Partnership

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

b'WATERLOO, Ontario, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HockeyTech and the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) announced a multi-year technology partnership.

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  • b'WATERLOO, Ontario, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HockeyTech and the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) announced a multi-year technology partnership.
  • In addition, the ACHA and its member teams will use HockeyTech\'s LeagueStat platform to live score and maintain league statistics.
  • HockeyTech provides on-demand streaming services, live scoring and statistics, full-featured league websites & mobile apps, and a fully automated camera technology.
  • Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, the ACHA\'s primary mission is to support the growth and development of college hockey programs nationwide.

Super Squares® Takes Sports Prediction and Squares to a New Level With Super Squares® Hockey Edition

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Super Squares Hockey Edition officially debuted during last nights game between the Minnesota Wild and Anaheim Ducks, and over the next seven weeks, will be delivering a Total Content Experience to hockey fans nationwide.

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  • Super Squares Hockey Edition officially debuted during last nights game between the Minnesota Wild and Anaheim Ducks, and over the next seven weeks, will be delivering a Total Content Experience to hockey fans nationwide.
  • The hockey edition of Super Squares is believed to be the first ever squares game for hockey, with players earning points for matching each teams Shots On Goal at the end of each period of play.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210323005255/en/
    Infographic on Announcing Super Squares for Hockey.
  • Details about React can be found at www.react.net , and Super Squares details are available at www.SuperSquares.com .

Female Ice Hockey Champions Lamoureux Twins Release Autobiography, "DARE TO MAKE HISTORY: Chasing a Dream and Fighting for Equity"

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

GRAND FORKS, N.D., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- American ice hockey champions and Olympic gold medalists, Monique Lamoureux-Morando and Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson, announce the release of their autobiography, DARE TO MAKE HISTORY: Chasing a Dream and Fighting for Equity.

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  • GRAND FORKS, N.D., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- American ice hockey champions and Olympic gold medalists, Monique Lamoureux-Morando and Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson, announce the release of their autobiography, DARE TO MAKE HISTORY: Chasing a Dream and Fighting for Equity.
  • The book officially hits bookshelves and e-commerce sites today, as the twin sisters kick off a virtual book tour to inspire audiences across America.
  • The Lamoureux twins stated: "This is not a hockey book.
  • The Lamoureux twins explained: "We learned that winning a sports competition even winning an Olympic gold medal has its limits.

NFP Appoints NHL Legend Pat LaFontaine as an Ambassador for Sports and Entertainment Group

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Monday, January 25, 2021

LaFontaine is a hockey legend whose love for sports and commitment to communities across North America align well with NFP's values.

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  • LaFontaine is a hockey legend whose love for sports and commitment to communities across North America align well with NFP's values.
  • "I couldn't imagine a better collaboration than this one between NFP and Pat LaFontaine," said Bill Daly, deputy commissioner and chief legal officer at the NHL.
  • "We're delighted to have Pat LaFontaine serve as an ambassador for our Sports and Entertainment Group," said Doug Hammond, chairman and CEO of NFP.
  • "I am thrilled to serve as an ambassador for the Sports and Entertainment Group at NFP," said LaFontaine.

Six Star Pro Nutrition Partners with the Buffalo Beauts and Metropolitan Riveters as the Official Protein & Pre-Workout Supplement for the NWHL 2021 Season

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

The NWHLs upcoming season and 2021 Isobel Cup Playoffs will be played from January 23 February 5, 2021.

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  • The NWHLs upcoming season and 2021 Isobel Cup Playoffs will be played from January 23 February 5, 2021.
  • This includes products like Six Star Pro Nutrition Pre-Workout Explosion and 100% Whey Protein Plus.
  • The league is made up of the Boston Pride, Buffalo Beauts, Connecticut Whale, Metropolitan Riveters, Minnesota Whitecaps, and the Toronto Six.
  • With brand innovations such as Six Star Pro Nutrition, Iovate is committed to being the number one active nutrition company in the world.

The Clearing Announces Retirement of Founder and Board Chairman

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Clearing announced today that Christopher J. McGoff retired from The Clearing's Board of Directors effective December 9, 2020.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Clearing announced today that Christopher J. McGoff retired from The Clearing's Board of Directors effective December 9, 2020.
  • The founder of The Clearing, Chris McGoff has long been a pillar of the firm.
  • John Miller, Co-Founder of The Clearing, has been elected Chairman of the Board.
  • Tara Carcillo, CEO at The Clearing, was elected to join the Board as a Director.

CaniBrands Expands Reach with New Products and Influencers

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Monday, July 6, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, CaniBrands is proud that so many people have reached out to tell us how much our products are helping them with sleep issues, anxiety, focus, and inflammation, said Chris Lord, CEO of CaniBrands.

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  • During the COVID-19 pandemic, CaniBrands is proud that so many people have reached out to tell us how much our products are helping them with sleep issues, anxiety, focus, and inflammation, said Chris Lord, CEO of CaniBrands.
  • Paul Bissonnette, CaniBrands Sports and Media Ambassador, continues to share personal stories of the health benefits hes seeing with CaniBrands CBD products through platforms such as the Spittin Chicklets podcast on Barstool Sports .
  • CaniBrands is a next-generation CBD products company specializing in the sports, fitness and wellness marketplace.
  • CaniBrands' ecommerce platform and free home delivery system ships products nationally to thousands of customers coast to coast.