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OTTAWA, Oct. 11, 2012 /CNW/ - The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), today announced the Government of Canada's contribution to Hockey Canada in support of the 2013 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Ice Hockey Women's World Championship. The event will be held from April 2-9, 2013, in Ottawa. "Today, on International Day of the Girl, the Harper Government is pleased to announce support for an event that will offer our Canadian women athletes the...

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Gennady Timchenko, chairman of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), said in a rare TV interview that he expects new teams from across the globe to join the Russian-based league as it continues to expand its borders outside Russia and boost its status as one of the primary hockey leagues outside of the North American National Hockey League (NHL). The KHL has been garnering more attention since the start of the NHL lockout, and more...

HockeyTrainingPro.com releases two free tips to help hockey players improve their shooting accuracy. (PRWEB) August 28, 2012 HockeyTrainingPro.com is Maria Mountain’s website dedicated to improve the skill of hockey players world-wide. Mountain, who has trained a Stanley Cup winner, recently published a free blog noting crucial advise to help hockey players improve the accuracy of their shot. “There is a lot of free advice on my website,” says Maria Mountain “We provide free...

Youth coaches from Mites on up will hear insight from the Wild’s Mike Yeo and those who run the state’s Div. I hockey programs at this first-of-a-kind gathering. Blaine, MN (PRWEB) August 22, 2012 An unprecedented gathering of Minnesota’s hockey leaders will head a one-day conference with a mission to share with coaches from Mites on up what it takes to motivate players as the game enjoys its greatest popularity from the grass roots to the NHL. Coaches from the Minnesota Wild and...

MOSCOW, July 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Russian-Finnish businessman Gennady Timchenko has been elected the new chairman of the board of the Russian-based Kontinental Hockey League, taking charge of one of the world's most prestigious leagues as it grows to a record number of teams. Timchenko is also chairman of the board of the St. Petersburg hockey team SKA, which plays in the KHL. "I am pleased to participate in Russian hockey through this new position," Timchenko said....

Spezza, Seguin, Skinner and Biron are among NHLPA stars to mentor 42 of Canada's top bantam-aged players during five-day camp TORONTO, July 11, 2012 /CNW/ - The National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) is pleased to announce NHL stars John Tavares and Taylor Hall have been named the coaches of the second annual Allstate All-Canadians Mentorship Cup. Fellow NHL players Jason Spezza, Tyler Seguin, Jeff Skinner, and Martin Biron will also participate in the intensive...

LONDON, June 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomas Cook launch four day exclusive deal until midnight 2nd July As the countdown to the Olympic Games reaches fever pitch across the UK, Thomas Cook, has unveiled this special offer on what is, for many, their last pay day weekend before the Games. With one month to go until the Opening Ceremony, Thomas Cook, Official Short Break provider to the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, has today launched huge...

MINNEAPOLIS, June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lacrosse, which has been the nation's fastest growing sport for years, will be added to the product mix at the 15th annual Let's Play Hockey International Expo in Las Vegas, October 16-17, 2012. According to the National Sporting Goods Association, lacrosse participation in 2011 was at 2.7 million players nationally. Currently, US Lacrosse, the national governing body for the sport, has over 420,000 registered members, an increase of over...

NEXUS Family Offers New Fit and Style Previously Unavailable from Bauer Hockey TORONTO, June 15, 2012 /CNW/ - Bauer Hockey, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of ice hockey equipment today officially launched NEXUS, a revolutionary family of hockey equipment that was designed specifically to meet the needs of the game's best players.  The NEXUS family of products, which includes skates, sticks and under protective, is the first new full-line of equipment introduced by BAUER...

TORONTO, June 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Northstar Research Partners, a leading market research consultancy, today released the results of an in-depth study that unlocks insights into how Canadian viewers across multiple demographics watch hockey and engage with advertisers during games. The study also explored the social and cultural importance of the game as well as the Stanley Cup Playoffs specifically. Findings include key takeaways regarding the effectiveness of...