The Manitoba Junior Hockey League will have a little bit of a different look moving forward.
That's because CCM Hockey and the MJHL have announced a four-year partnership that will see CCM become the official hockey equipment supplier of the league.
The equipment will include sticks, helmets, visors, pants, and gloves for the eleven teams.
"We're really excited about the change, and what it's going to bring to our league," said Kim Davis, Commissioner of the MJHL. "We were with Sherwood Hockey for 18 years, so there was a real desire for a change. We were happy with the product we got with Sherwood, but we really wanted a change. CCM Hockey is seen as a premiere company as far as their equipment."
"A lot of NHL players use CCM Hockey equipment," he added. "We felt it was a great opportunity to make the change. We also feel it's going to enhance our reputation as a league."
The partnership will take effect for the 2018-2019 season, and Kim already can't wait to get things going.
"We did a brief survey with some players, and they're definitely very excited to use CCM equipment," he added. "It's an exciting change and there's no doubt about it."
Some notable players that use CCM include Alex Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid, and Carey Price.
