Springfield, Mass. / Montreal … the American Hockey Leaguethe Premier Development League for the NHL, and CCMA worldwide hockey brand with a rich history of resting the best hockey players in the world for more than a century, are proud of announcing the expansion of their long -term partnership.
Thanks to this renewed partnership, CCM will continue its journey as the official supplier of equipment for the AHL, which strengthens the dedication to supporting the highest levels of professional hockey. Through this agreement, all AHL teams will continue to have access to the leading products of CCM, developed to offer the best performance, protection and innovation.
CCM also remains the head-to-one uniform provider for AHL referees and lines and sponsor The AHL All-Star Classic, which offers equipment, sweaters and changing room clothing for the annual event. In addition, CCM remains the exclusive licensee for AHL on-Ice and Replica Jerseys and remains a license holder for other AHL clothing and headwear, including the official Calder Cup Championship hats and shirts that are worn on the ice by the champion teams of the competition.
“CCM is dedicated to deliver the best products in the world. With leading R&D options we continue to bring the best innovations for the products for the game, and our cooperation with the AHL plays a crucial role in that mission,” we said Marrouane NabihCEO CCM Hockey. “We are proud to equip the top athletes of the competition with the greatest equipment they have to perform at their best.”
“The partnership of the American Hockey League with CCM has been a crucial part of the business success of the AHL for more than two decades,” said Scott HowsonPresident and Chief Executive Officer of the American Hockey League. “Its impact on our competition activities on and outside the ice cannot be overestimated, and we are pleased to continue to be part of the inheritance of CCM as the market leader.”
As the familiar choice of NHL and AHL players, the equipment of CCM is made up of decades of experience and continuous innovation. This partnership expansion underlines a shared vision of promoting sport and strengthening the next generation of hockey talent.
About CCM Hockey
CCM Hockey is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of hockey equipment. With its headquarters in Montreal, the company is active in Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia. CCM Hockey rests more professional hockey players than any other company, including NHL and PWHL stars such as Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, Sidney Crosby, Thatcher Demko, Kendall Coyne Schofield, Sarah Nurse, Taylor Heise and Erin. CCM Hockey is also an official supplier of the PWHL and the official outfitter of the American Hockey League, various NCAA teams and important national associations.
About the AHL
The American Hockey League has acted as the Top Development League for players in all 32 National Hockey League organizations since 1936, as well as coaches, officials, managers, trainers and broadcasters in the NHL. Almost 90 percent of today’s NHL players graduated from the American Hockey League, and over the years the AHL has been home to more than 100 hockey Hall of Fame.
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