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The HockeyVoice
New Product Digest
Winter 2012

Welcome to the latest edition of the HDA New Product Digest, which was created to help you find new products. The following companies have new products listed in this issue of the digest: Bauer, 
Beer League Sportswear, 
Black Biscuit, Easy Prints, Gongshow, Graf, Great Dane, Ice Skate Conditioning Equipment, Impakt Protective, Implus, Kaskey Kids, Kewl, NoSweat, Pocket Radar, Polar USA, RapStix, Renfrew, Shock Doctor, SISU, Sonic Sports, Ultimate Hands, Xtraice, Zipboard.

 
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All descriptions and suggested prices below were provided by the manufacturer and are current as of Nov.19, 2012.
Bauer 

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Three of Bauer's new line of skates include the NEXUS 1000 (left), VAPOR APX (center) and the Supreme TotalOne NXG (right). The NEXUS 1000 has a wide fit to accommodate a broader range of players and because it has a softer feel, players will experience an "easy load" for maximum energy transfer and extremely fast acceleration. The VAPOR APX is the culmination of material and technological advancements resulting in the lightest VAPOR skates ever and they are designed and engineered to elevate your game to a whole new level of fast. The Supreme TotalOne NXG is designed for the power skater who maximizes every stride and uses the 3D Anaformable Curv composite upper and a hydrophobic grip-tight liner.

 

 

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The RE-AKT combo helmet also includes a titanium facemask. The helmet is a two-piece shell which adjusts to various head sizes for a personalized and proper fit. It also has a locking feature to stabilize and lock the back of the head into place for a proper fit and the helmet helps protect the player from excessive intra-cranial movement. The titanium mask is 50 percent lighter than competitive facemasks, has enhanced visual areas and the triple density chin
cup is treated with an anitbacterial protection to resist odors and mildew.




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The Supreme TotalOne NXG Stick is a composite stick with an amplified mid-kick flex point which is ideal for the player who unloads explosive one-timers and bombs heavy slapshots. It utilizes an ultra-lightweight strong carbon fiber that is 20 percent lighter than conventional carbon. The innovative eLASTech technology increases durability and makes the stick's "pop" last longer.
 




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The NEXUS 1000 shoulder pads provide a wider, more traditional fit to accommodate a broader range of players. NEXUS is Bauer's most protective family in providing superior impact protection. It also features adjustable, segmented Free Flex bicep guards.







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The VAPOR APX gloves offer a truly tapered fit for ultimate glove feel and maximum performance. The tapered design is a distinct difference between traditional, volume fit gloves and anatomical fit gloves on the market. The lightweight AERO foam helps reduce the overall weight by 20 percent while maintaining key impact properties throughout the glove. Gloves are also tailored accordingly for junior and youth models.






Beer League Sportswear 

 

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Beer League Sportswear has eight different versions of T-shirts designed for the grownup who still enjoys getting out on the ice and playing whenever there is an opportunity. They make a perfect addition to your beer league bag.

 

MSRP: $24.99.

 

  

www.beerleaguesportswear.com 

 

 

Black Biscuit 

 

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The Biscuit "Pro" Pant is a roller hockey icon! The "original" Biscuit pant is made using heavy duty nylon flight satin with "Biscuit Cloth" panels over the lower front portion of the legs. An elastic waistband and cinch belt secure this pant in any fall. It has been updated and improved by adding mesh panels to the back of the legs for increased ventilation. The Biscuit Classic Pro is the pant all other roller hockey pants aspire to be and stripe colors are black, white, red and royal wtih 35 additional custom stripes available.

 

MSRP: Junior sizes $59.99, Senior sizes $64.99.

 

 

  

 

  

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The Biscuit "Rookie" Pant is designed to wear on and off the rink. The fabric

is a lightweight breathable nylon micromesh with "Biscuit Cloth" panels over

the lower front portion of the legs. This pant is constructed with an elastic

waist and drawcord that is easy on, easy off and easy on the wallet! Available in all black.

 

MSRP: Junior and Senior sizes $39.99.

 

 

 

  

  

  

 

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Lightweight Roller Hockey League micromesh jerseys are available in 15 colorways and seven sizes.

 

MSRP: $14.99.

 

 

 

 

  

www.black-biscuit.com

 

transfer express
Easy Prints 

 

Easy Prints' screen-printed transfer designs, offered by Transfer Express, save the time of screen printing hockey uniforms and fanwear. You can get designs in two days or less that are ready to apply and you can order extras to easily do fill-ins for any team. With one-color Easy Prints you can get your design shipped the same day.

 

Transfer Express has an automated website with a full library of typefaces, hockey clip art and a selection of the most popular numbers so you can go online and quickly put together a team design. You can design several variations and print them out for customers to decide what they like best.

 

Once the design is confirmed, a team member calls to verify quantity, ink colors, ink formula, desired text and typestyles. If your order is placed before 3 p.m. EST your order will ship in two working days or less.

 

www.TransferExpress.com

 

Gongshow 

 

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Gongshow's "Beauty Fit Jeans" are part of its lifestyle hockey apparel line that includes hats, shirts, belts, bags, shoes and more. The jeans were created to better fit athletes who have spent so many hours building up their leg strength through skating and weightlifting.

MSRP for the jeans is $89.99.
 
 

GRAF 

   

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The GRAF Ultra G9035 is part of the new MCI Technology Series and it features unique materials and technology to provide the ideal skate for the serious hockey player. This new model highlights the importance of forward flex and heel lock. It also features a new lightweight, non-absorbent 3D comfort liner, which provides comfort and stability.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Ultra G75 is part of GRAF's expanded assortment of composite sticks. It weighs only 440 grams and is made with 100 percent carbon fibers and offers the X-Whip 65 flex in senior models and the Whip 55 flex in intermediate models. The Ultra G75 also has a textured grip, Pro G taper, thin blade design and Ultra Lite Dynamic weighting. The Ultra G75 Mini is also perfect for the youngest hockey players and has a 26-inch shaft length. It is available in white and black colors.

 

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 www.grafcanada.com

 

Great Dane 

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Great Dane Graphics will create professional-looking designs for hockey teams and fans with a collection of hockey stock art designs. All designs are royalty-free, high-quality, full-color stock images. They can be used for apparel, signs and accessories such as sports bags and helmets.

 

Designs include a wide variety of hockey players, retro hockey skates, skull with a hockey helmet, lightning hockey puck and fireball hockey puck. The artwork is a high-resolution, layered Photoshop file with two layers - artwork and background - to easily add type, logos, etc... Artwork styles range from realistic to photographic to abstract. Designs can be purchased individually or in packages or libraries.

 

MSRP: $34.95.

 

www.greatdanegraphics.com

 

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Ice Skate Conditioning Equipment  supergroover

The Super Groover (right) goes along with The Incredible Edger for sharpening hockey and figure skates. Hundreds of geometries can be selected with precision micrometric control of bite angle and border facet as expert skaters are sensitive to minute changes in groove geometry. For those who have an existing Incredible Edger, the Super Groover is available as an interchangeable module with the current dressing assembly. It is an integral option on new versions of The Incredible Edger.

 
Impakt Protective  shockbox1

The Shockbox is an impact alert sensor which attaches to the top of a hockey helmet and provides an immediate visual alert via Bluetooth transmission to your smart phone that a player has experienced an at-risk hit that may result in a concussion. Shockbox also allows coaches and trainers to keep a history of head impact data for each player to help assist them in making more informed decisions from the bench for players at risk of receiving a concussion.

The Shockbox attaches to the helmet with a high-bonding adhesive. It can be removed and attached to another helmet and an entire team can be linked to one phone.

MSRP: $149.99.

 
Implus
 

 

Implus has three new products which are hockey related: 

 

sofsole Sof Sole� FIT Insoles are the latest advancement in insole technology. FIT Insoles' minimal bulk fits easily into all skates and keeps players comfortable throughout the game. They are available in three separate arch heights, creating a custom and comfortable fit without overcorrecting foot problems. Each insole comes with an anatomical nylon plate to offer torsional stability while maintaining range of motion and flexibility. The mesh top cover helps prevent food odor and bacteria growth. 

 

 

yaktrax

 

The Yaktrax� Pro will keep you safe and comfortable on the rink or outside in the winter weather. It is perfect for coaches, parents, trainers and anyone else who needs stability in the rink. The patented coil system provides 360 degrees of traction on ice and hard pack snow, allowing you to run or walk naturally. Unlike devices with spikes or chains, the Yaktrax� Pro reduces damage on floors when coming in from the elements. The lightweight design is built to last and remains elastic in low temperatures. 

 

littlehotties handwarmers

Whether you're outside in the elements or inside at the rink, Little Hotties� hand and toe warmers will keep you toasty for up to five hours with safe, natural heat. The warmers are air-activated, odorless and compact. The toe warmers even include adhesive backing to keep them in place. They're available in individual packs of two or can be purchased in boxes containing 10 packs, so you never have to go without. Don't let frigid temperatures keep you from doing what you love. Keep Warm Longer™ with Little Hotties�.

 

MSRP: Sof Sole FIT $39.99; Yaktrak Pro $30.00; Little Hotties hand warmers $10 (box of 10); Little Hotties foot warmers $15 (box of 10).

 

www.implus.com

 

Kaskey Kidshockeyguys2
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Hockey Guys and NHL Hockey Guys allows kids to use their imagination by creating games with rink walls, a shiny plastic mat providing a slick surface, goals, an oversized puck, 14 players and a referee. The NHL version comes in Blackhawks vs. Red Wings, Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs and Rangers vs. Bruins. All of the contents fit in a stackable container with an attached lid and handle.
 
MSRP: $24.99 for Hockey Guys; $28.99 for NHL Hockey Guys.
 
 
Kewl
   

kewl suitsKewl has gone from the traditional tracksuits to develop a new Poly-Knit Tracksuit which is called the Traxedo and it wears well at the rink and is acceptable as lifestyle wear also. The Traxedo comes in black/charcoal in adult and youth sizes and the fabric is 100 percent polyester, with a little brush finish on the inside to keep you warm at the cold rinks.

 

MSRP for the jacket is $46 for adult, $43 for youth; for the pant it's $34 for adult and $29 for youth.

 

www.kewlsports.com

NoSweat 

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NoSweat is a disposable forehead sweat absorber which sticks on the inside of a hockey or lacrosse helmet with a label-covered adhesive. NoSweat says it currently has players from nearly every NHL team and players from the NFL, Major League Baseball, NCAA and Major Lacrosse League using its product.

 

MSRP: $3.99 for a sports three-pack.

 

www.nosweatco.com

 

pocket radar
Pocket Radar

The Pocket Radar allows for measurement of different shot speeds and skater speed and acceleration. It's perfect for all aspects of the game, especially with the importance of speed measurement in today's age of sports science. The Pocket Radar is only 4.5 ounces and is accurate to plus or minus 1 mph.

MSRP: $199.99. 


Polar USA 

  

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Polar, a leader in heart rate monitoring and fitness assessment technologies, has introduced an all-in-one RC3 GPS Training Computer which combines the latest GPS Technology with "Smart Coaching Guidance" to plan, train and analyze exercise better. This provides cutting-edge heart rate monitoring and highly accurate speed, pace and distance tracking. It is one of the lightest and slimmest all-in-one GPS training devices available.

 

This helps users train at the right intensity with customizable sport zones, shows sport-specific training data for a variety of endurance sports and provides instant feedback during and after each session for a motivational training analysis. Users can create custom training or individual personalized programs and it has a large, customizable display to show two or three rows of training data on one screen.

 

MSRP ranges from $299.95 to $369.95.

 

www.polarusa.com

RapStix

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RapStix is an original line of shaft graphics for hockey and lacrosse sticks and golf clubs. Seven stock designs for hockey are offered online and designs can be customized. They also offer custom team designs and they are made of the highest quality vinyl, are durable and have great feel and brilliant color graphics. 

 

MSRP: $24.99 for senior sizes and $19.99 for junior, intermediate and youth sizes.

 

www.rapstix.com

                                      

Renfrew 

patterned tape Renfrew Hockey Tape is one of the leading manufacturers of hockey tape and is used by most pro teams in North America. Now it has a new patterned tape with Superman and Batman logos.

Throughout the evolution of hockey sticks, Renfrew continues to develop products so every roll of tape optimizes performance.

 
 
 
 
Shock Doctor

Shock Doctor has announced its 2012 hockey collection of mouthguards, Performance Sports Therapy products and ShockSkin Hockey base layer and impact garments. All of the products feature cutting-edge technology. Here is the lineup for 2012:

MOUTHGUARDS

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This is one-third smaller than standard mouthguards and is designed for better breathing and speaking. The lightweight structure absorbs and disperses impact away from the point of contact and the Gel-Fit Liner custom molds to teeth for a tight, comfortable fit.
 
   MSRP $49.99.

 

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ULTRA2 STC

The Ultra 2 Shock Transfer Core has been structurally refined to provide an even deeper, form-fitting bite. It comes fully equipped with a convertible tether and allows for easy speaking and breathing, increased performance and high-impact protection.

 

MSRP $29.99.

 

   

shockdr1DOUBLE NANO

A dual-arch, low-profile mouthguard, explicitly designed to amplify upper and lower jaw protection. Ensures high-impact shock absorption with increased performance and an integrated breathing channel.

 

                                 MSRP $24.99.

 


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GEL MAX
Billed as the top-selling mouthguard in the US, the Gel-Fit Liner custom molds to teeth for a tight, comfortable fit. Triple-layer design creates maximum protection, fit and comfort and is available in nine colors.
 
MSRP $9.99.

 

SHOCKSKIN IMPACT GEAR
 
Here are a few of the new apparel products:
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Impact Pant. MSRP $94.99.
 

 

   

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Impact Goalie Shirt. MSRP $84.99.
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Hockey jock w/flex cup. MSRP $29.99.


    

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PERFORMANCE SPORTS THERAPY

 
Here are a couple of new products:
 

 

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  Wrist three-wrap support. MSRP $29.99.

 

 

 

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Knee compression wrap.
MSRP: $24.99.

 

 

www.shockdoctor.com

 

SISU

 
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SISU bills this as a new way to look at mouth guards that are thinner, harder and stronger. In July 2012, the SISU Mouth Guard (formerly Protech Dent Mouth Guard) was launched with a new look and name. The SISU 1.6 and SISU 2.4 were introduced - the numbers are the millimeter thickness of the mouth guard. This allows athletes to talk, breathe and drink without taking out the mouthguard. It was developed by an Ear-Nose-Throat physician who wanted to protect his patients' teeth during endoscopic procedures.

 

SISU is engineered with technology where the impact is not transferred to the teeth, so the 1.6 is more than 30 percent stronger than conventional mouth guards and the 2.4 is nearly 50 percent stronger. The company is also releasing a new flavoring spray, SISU Lyft, which gives the mouth guard a nice minty flavor which lasts for weeks.

 

MSRP: 1.6 mouthguard is $24.99, 2.4 mouthguard is $34.99 and the Lyft is $6.99.

 

www.sisuguard.com 

 

Sonic Sports

  

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The Sonic Pro Tool was introduced in July 2012 so roller hockey players can keep their skates tuned up and ready for game time. The original came in blue but this was one was made in orange to make it easier to find in a hockey bag. There are seven useful functions on three tips.

 

www.sonicsports.com

 

  

 

UltimateHands

 

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UltimateHands is entering its third year as an NHL licensee but not many people are aware this is a product that can be customized for their team or league and it can be used to raise money as well.

 

www.ultimatehands.com

 

 

 

XTRAICE  

 

xtraice Xtraice is the world's leading manufacturer of ecological ice rinks made with synthetic panels, which can be used year-round and for up to 20 years. A wide range of shapes, colors and sizes (538 to 8,611 square feet) are available. Clients such as Disneyland Paris, the John Hancock Observatory in Chicago and the NHL's Florida Panthers are using Xtraice.

 

www.xtraice.com

Zipboard
                            
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Zipboard is the first and only portable retractable whiteboard that the coach can wear on his hip or stow away easily in a bag. Once extended Zipboard is a rigid writing surface. Zipboard comes with an erasable marker, belt clip, shoulder lops and eraser. At left, Boston Bruins coach Claude Julien uses the Zipboard.
 
MSRP $29.99.

 

 

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Chuck Suritz                           Marty Maciaszek

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