December 2013
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Let's Play Hockey Expo

Celebrates 25th Anniversary in 2014

 

 

The Let's Play Hockey Expo continues to look for ways to get bigger and better for its silver anniversary celebration March 7-8, 2014 in St. Paul, Minn., at the St. Paul RiverCentre. According to show organizers, this is the world's largest hockey trade show as it usually attracts more than 40,000 visitors. That number may increase this year as it will host hockey players from around the United States and other countries.

 

The show is held in conjunction with the Minnesota Boys' State High School Hockey Tournament, which is one of the largest high school sports tourneys in the country. The AAU National Mite and Squirt Championships will also be held in Minnesota the same weekend with more than 1,500 players expected to come to the Expo for a participant goodie bag.

 

There are other additions to the Expo, which will also encompass the Let's Play Hockey and Lacrosse International Expo, which was canceled after 15 years in Las Vegas. They include:

  • The addition of baseball, softball, lacrosse and golf crossover displays which are synergistic to hockey.
  • Dozens of new companies exhibiting.
  • The Upper Midwest's largest hockey sports cards and collectibles show (more than 40 tables).
  • The Aspire Great Minnesota Shootout skills contest culminates with finals on the show floor.
  • Live radio and Internet broadcasts from the show floor.

Many other activities are being planned. Click here for more details at the Let's Play Hockey website.

 

 

How Alexander Ovechkin's slump helped Bauer gain a Russian foothold

 

ovechkin Alexander Ovechkin has been the NHL's leading goal-scorer three times in the last six years. But a slump in 2010 led the Russian superstar to experiment with other sticks and it helped Bauer's push into the Russian and Eastern European markets.
 
Click here to read the story from The Globe and Mail.
 

 


NSGA MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE TO CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY

It's never too early to start thinking about the 2014 NSGA Management Conference and Team Dealer Summit on April 27-30 in Indian Wells, Calif. (just outside of Palm Springs). Especially since the longest-running event of its kind in the sporting goods industry reaches a major milestone by reaching its 50th year.

 

The event will also feature the annual NSGA golf tournament and Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Dinner, the second annual NSGA Tennis Clinic and Mickey Newsome Neighborhood Walk and the All-Star Awards Luncheon. A Casino Night and Wine Tasting are new additions this year and provide more opportunities for networking and socializing.

 

More details on the event and registration will be available soon. Please click here to check out the conference webpage, which has a "sneak peek" video that includes some of the breathtaking views from the area, and also takes a look back at the 2013 Management Conference and Team Dealer Summit.

 

You can also click here to reserve your room at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa.

 

 


HELP YOUR CUSTOMERS
GEAR UP FOR THEIR SEASON!

 

GE Capital Sport credit program

for HDA, NSGA members

 

The costs of gear for hockey players can add up quickly. So, the GE Capital Sport program has come up with a plan for members of HDA and NSGA in the United States to provide financing services to drive your business growth and give your customers the affordable payment options they need.
 
The benefits for you from the GE Capital Sport program include closing more sales while preserving margins with lower credit costs, instant credit decisions, exceptional service, speed and accessibility, funding deposited into accounts within 48 hours and no monthly program fees.
 
The benefits for your customers include a dedicated credit line to spend at your store and various promotional financing offers from 6 to 18 months.
 
It's simple and easy for HDA and NSGA members in the U.S. to get started with the GE Capital Sport program by calling (866) 209-4457. You can also check out www.gogecapital.com for more information.

 

 


INVENTORY MANAGEMENT QUESTIONS?

NSGA WEBINARS CAN HELP

 

Do you have members of your staff who are interested in learning more about inventory management? Could you use a refresher yourself?

 

NSGA recently presented two exclusive webinars, led by inventory management expert Tom Shay, to members who participated in the Next Generation Leadership program. Both webinars are now available at www.nsga.org to all members and their employees. To access them, please visit the Learning Center and log in with your NSGA member ID.

 

The two-webinar package is available to non-members for $295.

  

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CHECK OUT THE HDA NEW PRODUCT DIGEST!

 
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trusox Looking to give some new products a try in your store or pro shop? The Fall 2013 edition of the New Product Digest features a variety of hockey-related products for you to check out. 

  
sdgoalieshirtstikmate2 We'll be updating the New Product 
Digest periodically. If you want  to get the word out about one of your new products, send a detailed 
description of the product with photos, the MSRP (manufacturer's suggested retail price), website and contact information to Marty Maciaszek at [email protected].
 
Click here to view the New Product Digest.
 
 

JOIN OR RENEW NOW!

   

Now is the perfect time to become a new member or renew your membership with the Hockey Dealers Association. You do it easily by clicking here to fill out an application and learn more about the benefits of being a part of the voice for hockey dealers.

  

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Sincerely,

 

Chuck Suritz

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Marty Maciaszek
[email protected] 

 


                      
 
        

 

                                                   
In This Issue
INDUSTRY NEWS: Let's Play Hockey Expo Celebrates 25th Anniversary in 2014
NSGA MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE TO CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY
HELP YOUR CUSTOMERS GEAR UP FOR THEIR SEASON WITH THE GE CAPITAL SPORT CREDIT PROGRAM
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT QUESTIONS? NSGA WEBINARS CAN HELP
CHECK OUT THE HDA NEW PRODUCT DIGEST!
JOIN OR RENEW NOW!
HDA and NSGA members have new ID numbers
 
If you are an HDA or NSGA member, you should have received information regarding your new ID number on Nov. 6. This allows you access to members-only content and services.

If you have not received your number or have questions, please contact NSGA at (800) 815-5422 or at [email protected].

NSGA College Scholarship program runs until Jan. 17
 
The application period for the third annual NSGA College Scholarship program runs through Jan. 17, 2014. The program is a great way to recognize employees who are high school seniors or college students with a $1,000 college scholarship.

Eighteen scholarships have been awarded to NSGA member employees the last two years. To learn more about the program, visit the College Scholarship information page or contact Erin Goodchild, Director of Member Services, at (800) 815-5422, ext. 1320 or at [email protected].

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