By Brian Schultz
Amateur hockey athletes in the province will be suiting up in top-of-the-line gear after a partnership with a popular athletic apparel company.
Hockey Manitoba has announced a four-year deal with Reebok Hockey, allow Provincial Championship participants access to Reebook and CCM products. Fans will also be able to get their hands on the gear at 35 host locations annually.
The U-16 Team Manitoba (male) and U-18 Team Manitoba (female) will be outfitted with Reebok jerseys and socks along with Reebok or CCM helmets and gloves. Team Manitoba will show off the new gear at the 2011 Canada Winter Games in Halifax this month.
Another part of the agreement will be to introduce the Hockey Manitoba Reebok Skills Camps program in the spring.