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Elevating Hockey Experience Nationwide Chicago, February 21, 2024 – 200×85 and Premier Ice Prospects, leaders in organizing hockey events, proudly declare the expansion of their partnership with Pure Hockey, the largest hockey retailer in the USA. Under this renewed and amplified collaboration, Pure Hockey will extend its sponsorship to encompass all 200×85 and Premier Ice…

With the PWHL’s on-ice growth, and rapidly expanding fan base, also comes more opportunities to work in women’s hockey, which was proven this week as PWHL Ottawa added five members to their Hockey Operations department. The early success of professional women’s hockey in drawing fans to the rink is now translating off the ice. Until…

LONDON, ON / ACCESSWIRE / January 30, 2024 / 200×85 Hockey (200×85), in its mission to positively impact more than 65,000 hockey athletes and 3,000 hockey teams annually through programs, today announced a housing technology partnership with industry-leading EventConnect to become 200×85’s official housing technology. After the lengthy search process, the newly established partnership will take effect immediately.…

200×85’s Give Back Program Champions Girls Hockey at Premier Ice Prospect’s Mrs. Hockey Invite In the last four years, the 200×85 Gives Back program has made a significant impact by supporting dozens of families across North America, providing free hockey equipment, protective gear, gift cards, and more. Acknowledging that hockey can be financially challenging for…

Albany Road Real Estate Partners (“Albany Road”, www.albanyroad.com) through their operational partner EDGE Sports Global LLC (“EDGE”,  www.edgesportsgroup.com) is pleased to announce a five-year partnership agreement with 200×85 Hockey (“200×85”, www.200×85.com) to provide an exceptional hockey experience at its nine New England venues. Brian DeVellis, President of EDGE Sports Global LLC, stated “EDGE is thrilled…

Celebrating 20 Years of Youth Hockey’s Biggest Event The CCM World Invite returns to Chicago in November for the largest hockey tournament in the world – and no, that’s not an exaggeration. Featuring over 500 teams, 10,000 athletes, and 1,250 games, the 20th anniversary of the CCM World Invite – Chicago will be the biggest…

Over the past 20 years, 200×85 has continued to evolve, develop and push the envelope on creating new opportunities for the youth hockey community. Our team has always strived to go bigger and get better, so expanding our horizons was never a question. While we were dreaming up different events across the continent, we knew…

Congratulations to Garrett Sutton and Makenzie Williams for being selected as our first ambassadors. Both Garrett and Makenzie are excellent teammates that are fueled by their passion for the game. Makenzie Williams 2008 | FWD/GOAL | LADY DUCKS I love the sport of hockey either ice or roller. I enjoy playing because of the camaraderie…

200×85, the elite hockey experience brand, has announced its partnership with Team Mealz, a division of Earl Enterprises and partner of Pardon My Cheesesteak.    Teams attending 200×85 events will now have easy access to quality, nutritious, and cost-effective meals for athletes. Team Mealz will be offering promotions, discounts, or coupons to hockey players at…

200×85’s 20th Anniversary is a perfect time to pause and reflect. Over the years, we’ve celebrated many successes, learned from plenty of failures, and most importantly, have adapted and grown – for ourselves, our youth athletes, and our sport. We started 200×85 with the mission to deliver the most elite youth hockey experiences that could…

Winners Selected for the 4th Annual 200×85 Gives Back Program Over the last three years, 200×85’s Gives Back program has helped dozens of families across North America. Working with our partner, CCM Hockey, we are proud to continue this tradition and give back to the hockey community yet again. “It is very important for 200×85…

The 200×85 Gives Back Program Returns In 2023 To Help Support Members of the Hockey Community Many see hockey as just another sport, but anyone who has played understands that it is also a community. As a part of the hockey community, 200×85 has always strived to deliver excellence through youth hockey experiences. Over the…

200×85 to provide Pure Hockey gift cards to hockey families this Christmas Buddy the Elf will tell you that “the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” Here at 200×85, we beg to differ. We think the best way to spread Christmas cheer is by doing what we do…

Helping hockey families during difficult times Hockey is more of a fraternity than a sport. Just playing the game can bond total strangers in a way very few would understand. “Oh, you play hockey? No way, me too!” It happens that quick. A mutual admiration. A level of respect. An understanding that goes without saying…

15U Team Putting North Carolina At The Center of Hockey Conversations   It’s known as the Tar Heel State. Home of the biggest rivalry in college basketball and one of the most iconic in all of sports between in-state foes Duke and North Carolina. The home state of Michael Jordan. Where Blue Devils’ coach Mike…

Take a second to think about what year stands out most to you in your lifetime. There might be an event or two that brings you back to a certain year, but if you’re like us, we can’t get past 2020! I mean, the world literally shut down for a few months, stay at home…

The Official Hockey Tape Sponsor of 200×85 Chicago, IL., February 22, 2024 – 200×85, the leading organizer of youth hockey tournaments, proudly announces the renewal and expansion of their partnership with Howies Hockey, a premier provider of top-quality hockey tape and gear. The renewed partnership will extend through the 2026-27 season, underscoring Howies Hockey’s long-term…

Millennials are currently the largest generation on the planet with many still going through college and university. This also means that hockey coaches across the country will be currently training a considerable amount of Millennials. While every generation has the same desire to win, each one needs a slightly different approach to coaching. In this…

All the news in sports lately is from a “few” of the Women’s National Soccer team behaving badly and parents committing fraud trying to get their undeserving child into an Ivy or Pac 10 school. Add in America’s vaping epidemic, failing test scores, ill-behaved children, gangs, and the list goes on & on. I go…

Success in hockey requires a heavy emphasis on team. At the younger age groups, at least two lines and sometimes three are required depending on the pace and length of the game.  As the age of the players and the speed of the game increases, teams need three or even four lines of players to…

Every year at this time we look around and are literally amazed at how much improvement some players have made since the beginning of last season.  And I am not talking about development that they have made to their skating or puck handling skills, although that is definitely a part of it. Rapid improvement in…

PLAYING UP A LEVEL – RIGHT OR WRONG? By 200×85/Kevin Mann and Mike McPartlin (Head Master Bridgedale Academy) We have all heard the reasons – good and bad… My child is not challenged. My child is getting bored playing with the same kids and age level. He will only get better surrounded by older players.…