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The largest hockey trade show in the WORLD! Inside: Vendor list, floor plan, celebrity appearances... and more!
MARCH 9 - 10, 2018
FRIDAY 10:00 AM - 6 PM • SATURDAY 10 AM - 5PM FREE ADMISSION
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Exhibitor List EXPO 24-7 ACTIVE 848 Lake ST.. Wayzata, MN 55391 Ph: 952-476-0846 Web: www.247active.com
Your TEAM • Your SPORT • Your GEAR - Style at the Rink. Featuring your Jersey Number Neck Chains, Custom Swarovski Rhinestone Team Pins, Dance, Cheer, Football, Hockey Mom Pins, Sports Charms, Locket Necklaces, Bracelets, Earrings, Leather Chopper Mittens, Beanies, and custom designed team apparel, Toddler - Adult sizing. Fundraising opportunities available for your team! Call TODAY to learn more.Check out the 24/7 sportz gear original Home Ice© apparel! One of the greatest MINNESOTA Hockey shirts in town!
A ALL BLACK HOCKEY STICKS 4300 Highcrest Dr. Brighton, MI 48116 Ph: 831-687-8425 Web: www.allblackhockeysticks.com High quality hockey sticks at an affordable price.
B BEAUTY STATUS HOCKEY CO. 2833 Lyndale Avenue South #227 Minneapolis, MN 55435 Ph: (612) 600-9869 Web: www.beautystatushky.com Beauty Status is a hockey apparel brand, founded in Minnesota that sells premium lifestyle goods made specifically for hockey players. BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS, INC. 720 Innovation Drive Shakopee, MN 55379 Ph: 952-890-2690 Web: www.beckerarena.com Ice rink equipment & supplies – new & used. BEER LEAGUE SPORTSWEAR 11340 40th Ave. N Plymouth, MN 55441 Ph: 612-210-4896 Web: www.beerleaguesportswear.com Lifestyle apparel for the adult hockey player.
BLACK BISCUIT 581 Cretin Ave S, St Paul, MN 55116 Ph: (952) 300-6555 Web: www.black-biscuit.com Genuine hockey outfitters, team apparel for the pond and beyond. BLOOMINGTON CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU 2131 Lindau Lane Bloomington, MN 55425 Ph: 952-278-8518 Web: www.bloomingtonmn.org We are the Destination Marketing Organization for the city of Bloomington and are here to support Youth Hockey. BREEZY POINT SPORTS, INC. 9252 Breezy Point Drive Breezy Point, MN 56472 Ph: 218-562-5678 Web: breezypointsports.com Breezy Point Hockey Camps, Breezy Point “Ice Fest” Hockey Tournaments. BUILD YOUR GAME 1610 99th Lane NE Blaine, MN 55449 Ph: 763-438-1963 Web: www.buildyourgame.com Success in hockey is comprised of a high number of variables, and at BYG we strive to be the very best in all facets of hockey training, not just one. BURGGRAF SKATING 6332 13th St. N. Fargo, ND 58102 Ph: 701-293-5553 Web: burggrafskating.com Professional Player Development, Skills, Association Counseling BUTTENDZ 255 W 137th St., Unit 4 New York, NY 10030 Ph: 216-258-9979 Web: buttendz.com Buttendz grips are used by players at all levels, are reusable and enhance your stick’s performance.
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C90 SPORTS/GATORARMOR 4923 159th Street North Hugo, MN 55038 Ph: 469-920-6699 Web: en.gatorarmor.com/instagramc90sports Hockey compression fit underwear with added foam blocks for protection and injury prevention. CARBON SPORTS HOCKEY 17 Cliff Ave. Winthrop, MA 02152 Ph: 617-947-6222 Web: carbonsportshockey.com The Carbon Sports Airblade Hockey Stick CARROLL GOALIE SCHOOL/ BRIAN’S CUSTOM SPORTS PO Box 23028 Minneapolis, MN 55423 Ph: 612-703-2449 Web: carrollgs.com, goalies-only.com CGS offers skill development programs. Brian is the maker of custom goalie equipment. COMCAST 10 River Park Plaza St. Paul, MN 55107 Ph: 651-900-1150 Web: www.xfinity.com Internet, TV, Phone, Home Security and Automation CUSTOMIZED MATS 16 Mary St. Georgetown, Ontario 17G2M5 Ph: 905-453-8300 Web: www.customizedmates.com Personalized mats, skate towels, painted hockey pucks
D DAVE’S SPORT SHOP 13950 Grove Drive #200 Maple Grove, MN 55311 Ph: 763-420-8837 Web: www.davessportshop.net We offer you the highest quality sporting goods at great prices. The Twin Cities premier sporting goods store offering top-of-the-line equipment, customized team apparel, state-of the art repair shop and qualified staff to help you. We can help you find the perfect fit to stay within your budget.
deSIGNS UNLIMITED Stillwater, MN Ph: 651-247-7497 Pete Cote of Stillwater creates unique signs out of layers of hockey tape. DULUTH SCREEN PRINTING 702 East 3rd Street Duluth, MN 55802 Ph: 218-349-3934 Web: www.duluthscreenprinting.com We will be live printing t-shirts on site that are geared toward the hockey consumer.
E EDGE POWER TRAINER Ph: 210-849-0550 Web: www.edgepowertrainer.com The EDGE Power Trainer makes you stronger by isolating the exact muscles a player uses while playing or practicing the sport of hockey. EDGE SPECIALTIES INC. 600 Apache Ln Alexandria, MN 56308 Ph: 320-815-3338 Skate sharpening Tools EZ ICE 745 Atlantic Avenue Boston, MA 02111 Ph: 630-740-8099 Web: www.ezicerinks.com The World’s Easiest to Assemble Backyard Rink E-Z SHARP 316 Chestnut St. NE South St. Paul, MN 55075 Ph: 651-450-2260 Web: www.e-zsharp.com Skate Sharpeners
F FORTIS ACADEMY 12280 Travois Rd Eden Prairie MN 55347 Ph: 612-250-1992 Web: www.thefortisacademy.com Innovative sport specific training.
Visit us at Booth #E23! Ronin G5X
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www.letsplayhockey.com FUN SPORT SIMULATOR 3672 LeRive Way Chaska, MN 55318 Ph: 612-599-2788 Web: www.funsportsim.com Interactive & Fun Sports Training Simulation
G GAMETIME TECHNOLOGIES INC. 1208 Jean Charles Cantin Quebec City, QC G1Y3X2 Ph: 855-476-2705 Web: www.gametimescoreboard.com Portable Electronic Scoreboard and Audio Player GRANGROTH GRAPHICS 5351 Fannon Ave SE Delano, MN 55328 Ph: 612-860-8940 Web: www.grangrothgraphics.com Custom airbrushed goalie masks, based out of Delano, MN (West Metro).
Let’s Play Hockey GREAT LAKES HOCKEY 3105 Minnesota Ave Duluth, MN 55802 Ph: 715-309-08830 Web: www.greatlakeshockey.com Hand crafted hockey art and apparel
HOCKEY BIKE, LLC 1017 N Hill Street South Bend, IN 46617 Ph: 574-204-2874 Web: www.hockeybike.com Hockey Bike is a patent pending product designed to increase speed, strength, stamina and stick-handling skills.
GREENBISCUIT 16945 Roberts Road Los Gatos, CA 95032 Ph: 408-857-5517 Web: www.greenbiscuit.com Hockey’s best off-ice training puck.
HOCKEY JOHNS 102 Capri Isles Blvd #202 Venice, FL 34292 Ph: 941-451-4364 Web: www.hockeyjohns.com Arch supports for skates, all in one shorts and socks hybrid.
H HIDDEN BAY GRAPHICS SPORTS 15909 Dyno Drive Hayward, WI 54843 Ph: 715-634-5770 Web: www.hiddenbaygraphics.com Hockey Jerseys and Spiritwear
GELSTX 200 Village Place Wexford, PA 15090 Ph: 412-519-4999 Web: www.gelstx.com Welcome to the new standard in hockey training! Our game changing weighted training stick is infused with a patented Gel Polymer adding evenly distributed and balanced weight throughout the stick, while still retaining the integrity of the flex and kick point. Combine this with the ability to incorporate the specifications of your “game used” stick and you’ve now arrived at a whole new level of training.
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HOCKEY MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL 1100 Montreal Canadian Ave Montreal, QC HB3252 Ph: 514-395-1717 Web: www.hockeyministries.org Visit our booth to learn more about our Christian hockey camps, clinics and chapels.
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HOCKEY NINJA 905 North Jackson St. Arlington, VA 22201 Ph: 703-975-7636 Web: www.hockeyninja.com Hockey Visors, Full-Face Shields and Goalie Neck Guards HOCKEY SHOT 3400 Route 132 Scoudouc, NB E4P358 Ph: 888-417-7468 Ext: 199 Web: www.hockeyshot.com The future of hockey starts now with fun and innovative products. HOCKEY WRAPAROUND PO Box 1032 Havertown, PA 19083 Ph: 402-237-8669 Web: www.hockeywraparound.com Hockey Wraparound stick blade protector
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GEMS UP 237 Cherry Hill Alcove Medina, MN 55340 Ph: 612-237-9756 Web: www.gemsup.com The GEMS Hockey Software enables the effortless scheduling & management of hockey teams, clubs, coaches, programmers, trainers, facilities and organizations. GENTRY ACADEMY 1420 County Road E East Vadnais Heights, MN 55110 Ph: 651-604-8300 Web: www.gentryacademy.com A new generation private school. GOODWOOD HOCKEY 48 Marie Ave. W. St. Paul, MN 55118 Ph: 651-332-0378 Web: www.goodwoodhockey.com. Hockey-inspired casual apparel and accessories.
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HOWIE’S HOCKEY TAPE 3445 36th St. SE Kentwood, MI 49512 Ph: 616-643-0594 Web: www.howieshockeytape.com The World’s Highest Quality Hockey Tape and Skate Laces. The best cloth tape, shin pad tape, skate laces, stick wax, hockey pucks and accessories on the market!
I INTEGRAL HOCKEY 520 Harbor Lane North Plymouth, MN 55447 Ph: 763-458-4352 Web: www.integralhockey.com The best stick repair service available! Maintain flex, weight, strength and performance. IRON SLEEK 1555 Industrial Drive, Unit E Itasca, IL 60143 Ph: 877-411-0184 Web: www.ironsleek.com Iron Sleek offers top quality, dependable backyard hockey rinks.
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J JACKEDIN POWER 2317 10th Ave East Hibbing, MN 55746 Ph: 218-929-1310 Web: www.jackedinpower.com Cell phone storage and charging lockers for schools and teams. JT’S SLAPSHOT HOCKEY SHOP 730 Hickman Rd. Windsor Heights, IA 50324 Ph: 515-331-2659 Web: www.slaphotonlinestore.com JT’s Slapshot Hockey Shop is a full-service hockey store and one of the premier hockey stores in the region. We carry the full line of equipment from Bauer, CCM, Eagle, Grit, Mission, Sher-wood, Shock Doctor, STX, True, Vaughn, Warrior and many others. This equates to over 1000 sticks, 40 different models of skates, and 20+ lines of Protective equipment and gloves. We have every option for your ice or inline hockey needs! We also carry a full line of goalie equipment.
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K K1 SPORTSWEAR 1309 Ave C Cloquet, MN 55720 Ph: 651-269-4569 Web: www.k1hockey.com High quality hockey apparel, including jerseys (sublimated, cut and sew practice), socks, shells, hoodies, bags, etc. for youth, high school, Jr., college and professional teams.
LIZARD SKINS 885 South Auto Mall Drive Unit C American Fork, UT 84003 Ph: 801-229-9099 Web: www.lizardskins.com DSP Hockey Grip Tape provides a consistent feel, enhances grip while stick handling and reduces wear to the palms of gloves.
KOBE SPORTSWEAR/PERANI’S 791 Tapscott Road Scarborough, ONT Ph: 416-754-7024 Web: www.kobesportswear.com On an doff-ice team apparel and bags.
LUTCH Moscow, Russia Web: www.lutchsport.ru Custom apparel for hockey, soccer, volleyball, basketball and many other sports
KWIK RINK SYNTHETIC ICE 18391 Gladstone Blvd. Maple Grove, MN 55311 Ph: 763-420-4527 Web: www.kwikrink.com World’s finest synthetic ice skating surface for hockey and figure skating. Visit our booth for a demo!
L LAURA STAMM POWER SKATING 4178 107th Ave. Allegan, MI 49010 Ph: 800-320-9558 Web: www.laurastamm,net On-ice power skating for hockey players. LEE COUNTY SPORTS DEVELOPMENT 2201 Second St. Suite 501 Fort Meyers, FL 33901 Ph: 239-533-5273 Web: www.leecountysports.org Lee County (Fort Meyer’s, FL) is a great destination to host hockey events.
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LETTERMEN SPORTS 9199 Central Ave. Blaine, MN 55434 Ph: 763-780-8077 Web: www.lettermensports.com Ice hockey equipment, apparel, soft goods including fleece sweatshirts, t-shirts, sweatpants and knit hats.
Protection • Comfort • Control Saves Your Hands, Skin & Wallet
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M MARSH SPORTS 118 W. College Dr. Marshall, MN 56258 Ph: 507-8448-0473 Web: www.marshsports.com Premiere Ice Rink in the Midwest MEGA GOALTENDING/FHIT HOCKEY 1850 105th AVE. NE Blaine, MN 55449 Ph: 763-717-3232 Web: www.fhithockey.com FHIT Hockey strives to inspire every individual we work with through the sport of hockey by offering great resources, guidance and programs to help open up the doors of opportunity for greatness.
LE NORD CLOTHING COMPANY/AUTOICE 4154 Ethan Drive Eagan, MN 55123 Ph: 651-332-9959 Web: www.lenordclothing.com Custom Northern inspired hats and shirts/Automatic ice scheduling software.
IMPROVE PERFORMANCE
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LITTLE LOCKER ROOM 6363 Oakgreen Ave So Hastings, MN 55033 Ph: 651-252-1680 Web: www.littlelockerroom.com Temperature controlled locker made for the garage.
MINNESOTA WARRIORS ICE HOCKEY 1413 Thompson Ave. Suite 3 South St. Paul, MN 55075 Ph: 612-444-8701 Web: www.mnwarriors.com Disabled Veterans Hockey teams which used hockey as therapy. A registered 501 ©3 charity. MINNESOTA WHITECAPS 3715 Foss Road #18 St. Anthony, MN 55421 Ph: 952-334-1683 Semi Pro Women’s Hockey Team MODULR/NETSTARS HOCKEY 607 West Main Street Unit 100 Louisville, KY 40202 Ph: 502-380-6835 Web: www.netstarhockey.com NetStars is a virtual reality goalie simulator with the purpose of improving performance through play.
CUSTOMIZED MATS For All Your Personalized Sporting Products! ◆ Skate Mats ◆ Hockey Pucks ◆ Towels ◆ Pop Up Banners
◆ Mini Banners ◆ Mousepads ◆ Floor Mats ◆ Door Magnets ◆ Large Banners
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We are the inventor of personalized hockey mats since 2005.
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$10 Off The Heat Locker Portable Clothes Dryer
Dries everything from your hockey gear to insulated coveralls and coats, blankets, quilts, sweaters, blouses, hats and gloves.
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TOP NOTCH TRAINING FOR U10-U15 PLAYERS – 2 LOCATIONS –
Breezy Point Camp: July 8-13, 2018 Doug Woog Day School: Aug. 6-10, 2018
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Official Partner of the State of Hockey, and the ORIGINAL DESIGNER of STATE HOCKEY ART
We are located along the back wall and will have a huge selection of art to choose from. Pick something up during the show, place a custom order, or buy a piece and let us handle the shipping. We can even use your old or broken sticks to immortalize your family memories.
Our works of art are individually handcrafted using reclaimed materials from Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. They make great gifts for coaches, birthdays, anniversaries, housewarmings, weddings, graduations, Christmas, or a gift for yourself! Decorate man caves, kid’s rooms, offices, rec rooms, cabins and so much more!
Check out our selection of short and long sleeve shirts with our new logo! Did you know we can make art for tournament trophies? We also buy broken sticks. See Jordan for details.
Check us out online, Instagram, and Facebook:
www.reclaimedoldwoodnewart.com www.Etsy.com/shop/OldWoodNewArt Owner, Jordan Hoffmann • 651-329-4750
We are grateful for your business as it supports the original artist and his designs.
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Hockey celebrities making appearances at the EXPO Amanda Kessel – Amanda Kessel is a member of the 2018 USA Olympic Women’s team that took gold in PyeongChang when they defeated Canada in the gold medal game 3-2 in a shootout. Kessel scored one of the biggest goals in USA Women’s Olympic history when she netted a goal in the fourth round of the shootout, setting the stage for Jocelyn Lamoureux’s goal and Maddie Rooney’s save to seal the gold medal victory. Kessel will appear at the GELSTX booth from noon-3 p.m. on Saturday. Bill Baker – Baker was a defenseman for the 1980 Miracle On ice USA Olympic Hockey team. Baker grew up in Grand Rapids where he starred for the high school team before playing four years at the University of Minnesota He would go on to play 143 games in the NHL. He will be signing autographs at the Herb Brooks Foundation booth at 10 a.m. on Friday. Bill Butters – Butters is a longtime former Gopher player and coach who also played professionally. He now runs Hockey Ministries International and will have a booth at the Expo. Bill Goldsworthy Family – Goldsworthy is one of the most popular North Stars in history who passed away at age 51 in 1996. During the 1973-74 season with the North Stars he scored 48 goals, a career high. He went on to serve as captain of the North Stars for two seasons. His son Sean is the current coach for top-ranked Minnetonka. Members of Goldsworthy’s family will be making an appearance in the Vintage Minnesota Hockey Retro Lounge. Brad Maxwell – Brad is one of the top defensemen to ever don a North Stars jersey, having played nine seasons with the club. During the 1983-84 season he scored 19 goals and had 54 assists for 73 points in 78 games, numbers unheard of for a defensemen. Maxwell will be making an appearance in the Vintage Minnesota Hockey Retro Lounge. Dan Brooks – The son of legendary Miracle on Ice coach Herb Brooks, Dan plays an integral role in the Herb Brooks Foundation and will be on hand Friday at 11 a.m. at the Herb Brooks Foundation booth. Hanson Brothers – The real-life hockey players whose sensitive performances as the Hanson Brothers helped make Slap Shot one of the top sports films of all time. Jeff Carlson, Steve Carlson and Dave Hanson are those real life hockey players who were the unsung stars of the movie. They were famous for putting on the foil and playing Old Time Hockey. The Hanson Brothers will be at the Nice Rink booth Saturday from 10:30-4:30. Henry Boucha – According to the United States Hockey Hall of Fame, Henry Boucha has been labeled as the most electrifying player in Minnesota hockey history. The former Warroad star went on to play for the Minnesota North Stars where in his third NHL season his career was cut short due to an eye injury. He was forced to retire at age 24. Boucha will be appearing at the Vintage Minnesota Hockey Retro Lounge. Jack Carlson – This former North Star was known more for his hard-hitting style of play than scoring goals, and that was just fine with North Star fans. Carlson is one of three hockey-playing brothers who played professionally. Jack played in the WHL for the Minnesota Fighting Saints before heading to the NHL where he played in 236 games over six seasons. He is currently a referee in the Twin Cities and will appear in the Vintage Minnesota Hockey Retro Lounge. Joe Dziedzic – Dziedzic was named Mr. Hockey in 1990 and went on to play four seasons at the University of Minnesota. He would later play in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He now coaches and runs a hockey training program. He will appear in the Herb Brooks Foundation booth. Justin Johnson – former Blaine High School standout, Johnson went on to play on the 2002 and 2003 University of Minnesota National Champion teams. He is currently director of M.E.G.A Goaltending and will be running an interactive booth at the entrance to the Expo.
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MYTSTRAP TENSION TRAINER 375 Nairn Ave. Winnipeg, Manitoba R2LOW8 Ph: 204-292-8028 Web: www.mystrap.com The Mystrap Tension Trainer equals Mobility Strength - Movement Used by the NHL, MLB, and NBA. Worldwide Shipping.
N NETKNIGHT SHOOTER 86 Bunker Hill St Unit 3 Charlestown, MA 02129 Ph: 508 728 7038 Web: www.netknightshootertutor.com NetKnight is a robotic shooter tutor that makes practicing more fun, realistic & interactive. Great for training or goalie replacement! NICC HOCKEY 99 Russell Pl Freeport, NY 11520 Ph: 516-867-8018 Web: www.nicchockey.com Leading edge technology for gloves and sticks. NICE RINK 218 South Road P.O. Box 310 Genoa City, WI 53128 Ph: 888-NICERINK Web: www.nicerink.com Backyard outdoor rinks since 1991.
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NOBLE ION 10649 Shady Trail Dallas, TX 79220 Ph: 903-245-2906 Web: www.nobleion.com Organic Odor Eliminator, a cutting-edge product which instantly renders organic odors powerless. NO NAME HOCKEY 216 Lindsay St. Winnipeg, MB R3N1H1 Ph: 204-782-470 Web: www.nonamehockey.com Custom Hockey Sticks-Colours, Curve, Flex, Grip Plus Name and Number NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE 2601 Avenue of the Stars Frisco, TX 75034 Ph: 972-468-8756 Web: www.nahl.com America’s oldest and largest USA Hockey junior league. NORTHSHORE INLINE MARATHON 525 Lake Ave South Duluth, MN 55802 Ph: 218-723-1503 Web: www.northshoreinline.com The nations largest inline. Rollerblading, skating event September 15 from Two Harbors to Duluth, MN along Lake Superior.
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Lance Pitlick – Pitlick played his high school hockey at Robbinsdale Armstrong before heading to the University of Minnesota where he starred for the Golden Gophers as a stay at home defenseman. His blueline skills earned him a leap to the NHL where he played parts of eight seasons. Pitlick will be at the Scott Bjugstad Shooting School booth. Lou Nanne – Lou is serving his 54th year providing commentary for the Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament. The legendary North Star is synonymous with Minnesota Hockey. Nanne will be making an appearance in the Vintage Minnesota Hockey Retro Lounge.
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Mark Parrish – The former Bloomington Jefferson star who went on to play collegiately at St. Cloud State University, Parrish went on to have six 20-goal seasons in the NHL and played in more than 700 games. He is now a high school coach at Orono. He will be appearing at the Herb Brooks Foundation booth with Cities 97 DJ Paul Fletcher at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Mike Ramsey – Ramsey was a defenseman on the Miracle On Ice 1980 USA Olympic gold medal team. Ramsey was a standout at Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis and eventually played 1,070 games in the NHL. He served as an assistant coach for the Minnesota Wild from 2001 until 2010 and was inducted into the US Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001. He will be signing autographs at the Herb Brooks Foundation booth on Friday at 10a.m. Olly Postanin and Jacob Ardown – Olly is a smooth shot with mad skills, adorned in well-loved cowboy boots, torn jeans and killer hockey flow. Jacob sports a snazzy red hat, stylin’ plaid vest (that’s all class) and has a snappy bardown shot that is unequalled on the rink. These On the Bench boys are social media sensations and will be at the EXPO throughout the weekend and are inviting players to a “Top Corn Chally.” Pat Micheletti – Another Minnesota hockey legend, Pat Micheletti grew up in Hibbing where he became a high school hockey sensation. From there he went on to lead the Golden Gophers at the University of Minnesota and eventually was drafted and played in 12 NHL games with the North Stars. Micheletti will appear in the Vintage Minnesota Hockey Retro Lounge. Patrick O’Brien Demsey – Demsey is known for playing Mike Eruzione in the film Miracle, which depicted the 1980 USA Olympic team that shocked the world when they defeated the Russians for the Gold Medal. Demsey will be joined by fellow actor Pete Duffy, who played Bob Suter in the film. They will be at the Integral Hockey booth. Paul Broten – One third of the best trio of brothers to come out of Minnesota, Paul Broten is the youngest of the Broten brothers from Roseau (Neal and Aaron). The former Gopher played seven seasons in the NHL for the Rangers, Stars and Blues. He will appear at the Vintage Minnesota Hockey Retro Lounge. Pavel Barber – Pavel is a stickhandling specialist who can dangle like no other. His YouTube videos have garnered millions of views. Barber will appear with Floorball Plus and Hockey Revolution by the floorball court. Ryan Carter – Carter played 473 games in the NHL, including a stint for the Minnesota Wild. He played his college hockey at Minnesota State-Mankato. He will be on hand Friday at 11 a.m. at the Herb Brooks Foundation booth. Scott Bjugstad – Former Irondale High School, Golden Gopher and Minnesota North Star Scott Bjugstad now runs his own shooting school in the Twin Cities. Bjugstad helped form one of the most productive offensive lines in North Stars history with fellow Minnesotan Neal Broten and Dino Ciccarelli in 1985-86. Bjugstad scored 43 goals that season as Broten became the firs U.S.-born player to score 100 points in a season. Visit Scott at his booth for Scott Bjugstad Shooting School. Tom Chorske – Chorske is the inaugural Mr. Hockey winner, having won the first award in 1985. After a stellar career at the University of Minnesota, Chorske went on to play parts of 11 seasons in the NHL, playing in almost 600 games. He is currently an analyst for Fox Sports North. Tom Pederson – Pederson was a star player for Bloomington Jefferson in the late 80s, helping lead them to the state tournament. He would go on to play at the University of Minnesota and after being drafted by the North Stars would eventually land in the NHL where he played in 240 games. He now owns and operates GreenBiscuit, hockey’s best off-ice training puck. Visit him at his booth near the entrance. Trent Klatt – Trent Klatt is one of the best hockey players to come out of the state of Minnesota. The Mr. Hockey winner in 1989 went on to an illustrious career at the University of Minnesota before enjoying a successful career in the NHL where he played for the North Stars, Flyers and Canucks and racked up 143 goals and 343 points. But he wasn’t done. Last season, as head coach, he led Grand Rapids to the Class AA state championship. He will appear in the Vintage Minnesota Retro Hockey Lounge. *Times of appearances are subject to change.
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O OGP ENTERPRISES -OFFICIAL GAME PUCK 670 Hardwick Rd Units 1-2 Bolton, ON L7E5R5 Ph: 905-951-7825 Web: www.officialgamepuck.com Custom printed hockey pucks, custom pennants, skate mats, towels, mini-sticks and other related sports products. THE ORIGINAL HOCKEY SAUCE KIT 777 Joyce Rd. Unit E Joliet, IL 60436 Ph: 815-258-0400 Web: www.hockeysaucekit.com The Ultimate Hockey Game + Training & Trick Shot Kit
P THE PENALTY BOX PO Box 476 Tewksbury, MA 01876 Ph: 617-429-2229 Web: www.penaltybox.com The Penalty Box is the Leading Subscription Box for Hockey Players.
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www.letsplayhockey.com PREMIER GOALTENDER DEVELOPMENT 1968 Bluestem Ln. Shoreview, MN 55126 Ph: 763-498-3881 Web: www.pgdgoaltending.com Premier Goalie Training and Development PRO EDGE POWER PO Box 411 Savage, MN 55378 Ph: 651-770-7324 Web: www.proedgepower.com Skating Camps and small groups PROSHARP 112 Harding Street Worcester, MA 01604 Ph: 774-578-6826 Web: www.prosharp.us.com Skate Sharpening Machines PRX PERFORMANCE 2975 39th Street South Fargo, ND 58104 Ph: 701-566-0452 Web: www.prxperformance.com American made home gym equipment. We are “Fitting Fitness Into Life.”
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SNIPER HOCKEY DESIGNS 7138 205th St. W Lakeville, MN 55044 Ph: 952-353-7005 Web: www.sniperhockeydesigns.com Custom helmet decals for teams/associations/locker room signage/custom window decals and other products. SPARX HOCKEY 30 Sudbury Road Acton, MA 01720 Ph: 855-772-7947 Web: www.sparxhockey.com The Sparx Sharpener is an affordable, automated product that allows anyone, anywhere, with no prior
skate sharpening experience, to easily sharpen hockey and figure skates with pro-level accuracy. Over 5,000 customers in the U.S. and Canada are currently sharpening their skates with Sparx, including individuals, families, teams, rink operators and pro shops. SPORT PLAQUES 15577W Par Lane Hayward, WI 54843 Ph: 715-634-6860 Web: www.sportplaques.com Team Photo Plaques and Awards STAUBER’S GOALCREASE 7401 Washington Ave. S. Edina, MN 55439 Ph: 715-634-6860 Web: www.goalcrease.com Goalie gear and goalie training
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Olly and Jacob will be hanging out at the Expo on Friday, March 9 from 10am-6pm and Saturday, March 10 from 10am-5pm!
SCHWANS SUPER RINK 1850 105th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55449 Ph: (763) 717-3880 Web: www.nscsports.org The Schwan Super Rink is a 300,000-square-foot ice rink facility that features eight sheets of ice and is the largest ice arena complex in the world.
SECOND SEASON HOCKEY 21438 Queen St. NW Elk River, MN 55330 Ph: 612-308-5896 Web: www.secondseasonhockey.com Minnesota Themed Hockey Apparel
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T THE GOALIE CLUB 521 Cardinal Dr. Mankato, MN 56002 Ph: 612-210-5944 Web: www.thegoalieclub.com Goaltending training with day and boarding camp options. THERMINN 12613 Scharber Street Rogers, MN 55374 Ph: 763-548-4008 Web: www.therminn.com Therminn custom engraves choppers on site with team’s logos or other designs. TRAVEL LEADERS 15083 Flagstaff Ave. Apple, Valley, MN 55124 Ph: 952-432-6272 Web: www.galaxy-travel.com Vacation Travel
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V VAMO TECH INC. 21021 83rd Ave. Langley, BC V2Y OB8 Ph: 604-999-7471 Web: www.vamotech.com Game7 is a smart shooter tutor that uses wearable technology to help improve your shot. VINTAGE MINNESOTA HOCKEY Ph: 612.860.8292 Web: www.classicmnhockey.com http://history.vintagemnhockey.com Vintage Minnesota jerseys and apparel as well as a historical website rich with Minnesota hockey history.
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W WISSOTA SKATE SHARPENERS 3268 County Road 42 West Burnsville, MN 55337 Ph: 952-417-6611 Web: www.wissota.com We manufacture and sell Skate Sharpening Machines and Sharpening Accessories. WORLD’S FINEST CHOCOLATE 3224 Sunset Lake Dr. Burnesville, MN 55337 Ph: 612-501-8916 Web: www.wfchocolate.com World’s Finest Chocolate is the best value in Fundraising.
XCEL ENERGY CENTER 2018 /Men’s Frozen Four/2018 Women’s Frozen Four 175 Kellogg Blvd. Suite 501 St. Paul, MN 55102 Ph: 651-312-3472 Web: www.xcelenergycenter.com Promoting the 2018 Men’s and Women’s Frozen Four coming to Minnesota. XTRAICE HOME 41 Brigham Street #18 Marlborough, MA 01752 Ph: 508-263-0444 Web: www.xtraicehome.com Xtraice Home synthetic ice panels allow you to create your own training surface, suited to your needs, in the comfort of your own home.
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