Bladetech Hockey Signs Deal to Become ‘Official Blade of the NWHL’

*Press Release*

BROOKLYN – Toronto-based Bladetech Hockey has signed a partnership agreement with the National Women’s Hockey League and has been designated as the “Official Blade of the NWHL and Official Partner of Women’s and Girls’ Hockey.” As part of the agreement, Bladetech Hockey will provide their high-tech skate blades with the company’s patented Flex Force Advantage to the players of the NWHL’s six teams.

The agreement comes as the NWHL’s six teams – Boston Pride, Buffalo Beauts, Connecticut Whale, Metropolitan Riveters, Minnesota Whitecaps, and first-year expansion club the Toronto Six – begin training for the league’s sixth season.

“Bladetech Hockey is honoured to be partnering with the NWHL and we thank Commissioner Rylan, the league, teams and players for this wonderful opportunity,” said Bladetech CEO Anthony Morra. “We are proud to support the best hockey players in the world, which includes NHL all-stars and Stanley Cup champions, and this partnership with the women’s professional hockey league in the U.S. and Canada continues that trend. All NWHL players will have access to our Flex Force Advantage skate blade technology, which will further enhance their performance.  We’re very excited to be part of a league that focuses on showcasing world-class talent. This is an important partnership for Bladetech Hockey as we want to help the NWHL and the women’s game continue to reach new levels this season and beyond.”

“Bladetech Hockey has established itself as an industry leader, and their commitment to our players and belief in the NWHL says a lot about their support of the women’s professional hockey in the U.S. and Canada,” said NWHL Commissioner Dani Rylan. “On behalf of our league, the six teams and the women playing our sixth season, I want to thank Anthony Morra, Jeff Azzolin and everyone at Bladetech Hockey for this partnership.”

About Bladetech Hockey

Based in Toronto, Canada, Bladetech Hockey provides high-tech hockey skate blades that are scientifically proven to provide a speed boost.  Their patented Flex Force Advantage reduces impact pressure on joints, allowing players to play faster, longer. 

About the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL)

Established in 2015, the NWHL was the first professional women’s hockey league in North America to pay its players. The mission of the league is to fuel the continued growth of the sport and brand of pro women’s hockey. The league is made up of the Boston Pride, Buffalo Beauts, Connecticut Whale, Metropolitan Riveters, Minnesota Whitecaps, and the Toronto Six. Visit NWHL.zone and follow on Twitter and Facebook @NWHL and Instagram @NWHL.zone