The Official Hockey Tape Sponsor of 200×85

Chicago, IL., February 22, 2024 – 200×85, the leading organizer of youth hockey tournaments, proudly announces the renewal and expansion of their partnership with Howies Hockey, a premier provider of top-quality hockey tape and gear. The renewed partnership will extend through the 2026-27 season, underscoring Howies Hockey’s long-term dedication to fostering the growth and success for the young hockey players across the nation.

Key highlights of the renewed partnership include:

• Official Hockey Tape Sponsorship: Howies Hockey will become the official hockey tape sponsor of 200×85 tournaments, ensuring that players have access to high-quality tape to support their on-ice performance.
• Howies Hockey MVP Prize Packs: Building upon the success of the previous season, Howies Hockey will continue to provide MVP Prize Packs for the Most Valuable Players at each division of all 200×85 Tournaments. The big change here is the addition of MVP prize packs for the Premier Ice Prospects tournament MVPs, further recognizing outstanding talent and sportsmanship among young male and female athletes.
• Exclusive Discounts: All participants of 200×85 tournaments will enjoy exclusive discounts on Howies Hockey products.
• Continued Support for World Invite Chicago: Howies Hockey will maintain its prominent presence as the Big Top Tent sponsor at the World Invite Chicago, ensuring a vibrant and engaging experience for participants and spectators alike.

Dave Natale, Director of Sponsorship at 200×85, expressed his excitement about the expanded partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to see Howies Hockey increase their sponsorship of 200×85. Their involvement brings tremendous benefits to our event attendees, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on our youth hockey community.”

Josh VanderWel, representing Howies Hockey, praised 200×85’s events as industry-leading and expressed his pleasure in being involved, saying, “200×85 consistently organizes exceptional events that showcase the talent and dedication of young hockey players. It is always a pleasure for Howies to partner with such an esteemed organization.”

Additionally, one of the newest events in collaboration with Howies Hockey and 200×85 is the Howies Hometown Cup, set to take place in Grand Rapids this May. This event promises to provide a unique and exciting opportunity for young hockey enthusiasts to showcase their skills and passion for the game in their hometown.

About Howies Hockey

Howies Hockey Tape was founded in 2002, formed on the values of quality and customer service, both in equal proportion. Howies has grown to serve the NHL, AHL, NCAA, ECHL, and the CHL, as well as other leagues and pro shops around the world. With a retail presence on every continent except Antarctica, Howies has grown into a global brand without abandoning those original principles. Howies is committed to producing the world’s highest-quality hockey products while building the world’s highest-quality relationships. It’s as much about people as it is about tape.

About 200×85

In 2003, our company began with the mission of delivering excellence in youth hockey experiences. Over that time, ​​200×85 has grown to positively impact more than 70,000 hockey athletes and 3,500 hockey teams annually through programs that have become the benchmarks of the youth hockey industry. Explore our tournaments, development programs and European experiences and start your 200×85 journey today.