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Law Firm of Cerri, Boskovich & Allard Files a Lawsuit Over the Alleged Sexual Abuse of a San Jose Jr. Sharks Hockey Player

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The law firm of Cerri, Boskovich & Allard has filed a lawsuit alleging that a San Jose Jr.

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  • The law firm of Cerri, Boskovich & Allard has filed a lawsuit alleging that a San Jose Jr.
  • Sharks hockey player was sexually abused due to the negligence of Sharks Sports & Entertainment, LLC and its subsidiary, Sharks Ice, LLC.
  • Sharks Sports and Entertainment is a privately held company that owns the San Jose Sharks and several sports-related properties throughout the Bay Area.
  • Whitmer, the lawsuit claims, would take the young victim alone into the locker room at Sharks Ice, the ice-skating facility and the official training facility of the NHL's San Jose Sharks.

USA Hockey Announces Partnership Extension With Winmark Corporation

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Hockey announced today a multi-year extension of its partnership with Winmark - the Resale Company®, a nationally recognized franchising business focused on sustainability and small business formation.

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Hockey announced today a multi-year extension of its partnership with Winmark - the Resale Company®, a nationally recognized franchising business focused on sustainability and small business formation.
  • "We're excited to continue our partnership with Winmark," said Pat Kelleher, executive director of USA Hockey.
  • As part of the partnership, Winmark will be part of USA Hockey's annual Welcome Back Week, where hockey families are welcomed back to the sport in September.
  • In addition, Winmark will have exposure across USA Hockey's national teams in various ways, including on equipment and through social media content.

Introducing Hockey Cares: Supporting Those in Need from the Delaware Valley Amateur Hockey Community

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hockey Cares Foundation, a Pennsylvania-qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has launched Hockey Cares to support current and former ice hockey players and their families in the Delaware Valley amateur hockey community.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hockey Cares Foundation, a Pennsylvania-qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has launched Hockey Cares to support current and former ice hockey players and their families in the Delaware Valley amateur hockey community.
  • "Hockey Cares aims to ensure that no member of our hockey family faces financial hardships alone during their most challenging times."
  • Jacobs, a former Malvern Prep hockey player, brings market research and coaching expertise to the board, along with over 30 years of hockey involvement in the Delaware Valley.
  • For more information about Hockey Cares or to support its mission, visit the Hockey Cares website.

G8RTech Announces the Launch of G8RSkin Ice™, A First-of-its-Kind Hockey PPE

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

G8RTech, Inc.—a specialized protective equipment company—has announced the launch of its initial product for hockey players, the groundbreaking G8RSkin Ice™.

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  • G8RTech, Inc.—a specialized protective equipment company—has announced the launch of its initial product for hockey players, the groundbreaking G8RSkin Ice™.
  • Invented by G8RTech Founder and CEO Carter Hogg (a 20-year-old college athlete), G8RSkin Ice is engineered to significantly decrease the risk of injury to hockey players, especially with regard to concussions and lacerations.
  • G8RTech, Inc.’s overwhelmingly received first product, G8RSkin, is a specialized balaclava-like shell that is worn under sports helmets.
  • G8RSkin is now being utilized across multiple sports, including but not limited to football, hockey, skiing, and lacrosse.

Islanders Partner with Northwell Health, NYRA, USA Hockey to Create First Public Rinks and Outdoor Experience in Community

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

ELMONT, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Islanders in partnership with Northwell, the New York Racing Association and USA Hockey are proud to announce the opening of The Park at UBS Arena, a 155,800 square foot season-long, outdoor experience that will introduce the first two public pond hockey rinks to the community.

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  • It will host a series of 4v4 pond hockey tournaments following USA Hockey guidelines, catering to youth and adult divisions at various competitive levels.
  • The second rink, named the Isles Pond, will host Learn to Skate, Learn to Play, and Try Hockey for Free programs.
  • These community programs cater to a wide range of age groups and skill levels, aiming to grow the sport of hockey by making it accessible for everyone.
  • "It's exciting to see the outdoor rinks the Islanders are building," said Pat Kelleher, executive director of USA Hockey.

G8RTech, Inc. Names Its Medical Advisory Committee

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

G8RTech, Inc.—a specialized protective equipment company—has announced its medical advisory committee.

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  • G8RTech, Inc.—a specialized protective equipment company—has announced its medical advisory committee.
  • The Medical Advisory Committee is composed of Drs.
  • She pursued her undergraduate studies in Biochemistry at Harvard College and subsequently completed her medical training and residency at the Mt.
  • “We are overjoyed to announce the formation of our Medical Advisory Committee,” said Carter Hogg.

Team Toyota Welcomes Gabby Thomas, Ezra Frech to All-Star Roster

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

PLANO, Texas, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced today the addition of USA Track & Field and U.S. Paralympics Track & Field stars Gabby Thomas and Ezra Frech to its lineup of Team Toyota Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

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  • PLANO, Texas, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced today the addition of USA Track & Field and U.S. Paralympics Track & Field stars Gabby Thomas and Ezra Frech to its lineup of Team Toyota Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
  • "The additions of Gabby Thomas and Ezra Frech to our already impressive list of accomplished Team Toyota athletes is something we're all very excited about as we prepare for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024," said Lisa Materazzo, group vice president, Toyota Marketing, Toyota Motor North America.
  • "Team Toyota is filled with so many talented athletes and I'm excited to have their support on-and-off the track."
  • In addition to its relationship with the IOC and IPC, Toyota is a partner of Team USA; US Speedskating; U.S.

BRAINBox Solutions, USA Hockey Enter Collaboration to Evaluate Potential of Biomarkers for Concussion Diagnosis and Prognosis in Student Athletes

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Dr. Stuart's research project, funded by the USA Hockey Foundation, will be utilizing BRAINbox Solutions' patented, proprietary protected biomarkers in blood and saliva as part of his study.

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  • Dr. Stuart's research project, funded by the USA Hockey Foundation, will be utilizing BRAINbox Solutions' patented, proprietary protected biomarkers in blood and saliva as part of his study.
  • The research is designed to better understand the impact of subclinical head trauma and acute concussion in high endurance contact sport athletes.
  • This data will also inform BRAINBox's planned clinical trial of its multi-modal concussion diagnostic and prognostic test, BRAINBox TBI, in sports and this age group.
  • "We seek to advance our understanding of concussion and improve prevention, diagnosis and management of this common condition."

XGC Software Inc. Announces Execution of a Non-Binding Letter of Intent to Acquire IntelliGym Labs, an Israeli-Based Leader in Cognitive Enhancement

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

This technology platform has been repurposed for cognitive training and enhancement for athletes.

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  • This technology platform has been repurposed for cognitive training and enhancement for athletes.
  • The players then trains their decision-making capabilities, awareness, and anticipation, making meaningful choices with respect to game-time performance.
  • IntelliGym has spent years working with the scientific community testing and researching the benefits of its cognitive training software with a major focus on players’ performance and safety.
  • IntelliGym intends to expand into other sports verticals as well as other verticals that would benefit from IntelliGym’s patented cognitive enhancement technology.

Athletica Sport Systems Inc. becomes Preferred Rink Equipment Supplier of the USHL

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

WATERLOO, ON, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The United States Hockey League (USHL) is pleased to announce that Athletica Sport Systems Inc. will be the Preferred Rink Equipment Supplier to the league and their member clubs.

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  • WATERLOO, ON, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The United States Hockey League (USHL) is pleased to announce that Athletica Sport Systems Inc. will be the Preferred Rink Equipment Supplier to the league and their member clubs.
  • "Athletica and their rink systems have always been the very best is so many aspects.
  • With the addition of the USHL, Athletica continues to develop its industry leading position as the Preferred Rink Equipment Supplier to the National Hockey League (NHL), American Hockey League (AHL) and USA Hockey.
  • Athletica is the Preferred Rink Equipment Supplier to the National Hockey League (NHL), American Hockey League (AHL) and USA Hockey.