Winnipeg, MB - PLAY Hockey announced today a new multi-year agreement that will make K1 Sportswear the exclusive uniform and team store provider for all PLAY Hockey owned and operated teams in the United States.
The partnership will strengthen the player experience for all PLAY Hockey teams with custom uniforms as well as team clothing items.
K1 Sportswear will also support the PLAY Hockey community with on-site experiential activations at select events and partner with PLAY Hockey on player oriented content on digital assets showcasing team wear and uniforms.
In the team stores, there will also be a fully sublimated jersey replica option for parents and siblings to showcase their team while cheering them on! Through contesting online, teams will have opportunities to win team prizes and more.
“K1 Sportswear is committed to delivering exceptional products and uniforms to the hockey community,” said PLAY Hockey Chief Hockey Officer, Rhys van Kemenade. “The shared values and commitment to the overall player experience will allow PLAY Hockey to enhance our overall experience for all players and their families.”
“K1 Sportswear is honored to be selected as the exclusive uniform supplier for PLAY Hockey,” said Tony Fisher, Owner and President of K1 Sportswear. “PLAY Hockey is committed to providing opportunities for young players to build friendships, have fun, and create family memories that last a lifetime, and K1 Sportswear is extremely excited to support this vision.”
About PLAY Hockey:
PLAY Hockey is a global leader in youth hockey providing memorable experiences to over 100,000 youth hockey players at 105 events. Event management solutions are also available to associations, teams and hockey organizations. PLAY Hockey is focused on providing best in class experiences for players, families and our partners to build friendships, have fun, and create memories that last a lifetime. Learn more at www.playhockey.com.
About K1 Sportswear:
Established in 1987 in Cloquet, MN, K1 Sportswear has grown to be the largest hockey uniform manufacturer in the United States. K1 proudly provides athletes with custom made hockey jerseys, socks, shorts, and shells as well as a large variety of pre-made stock inventory and custom team apparel. In addition to hockey, K1 Sportswear is showing significant growth in sports such as baseball, softball, football, and lacrosse. K1 Sportswear also has the exclusive or co-exclusive agreements with the USHL, NAHL, SPHL, ECHL, PWHL, and USA Hockey.