Hi folks. Here is some interesting reading from a posting from News Blaze. While it is from May and a bit open ended, it could considered as an encouraging ray vs blown sunshine especially when reading the commentary by Mr. Fleck.
Published: May 11, 2010
Newron Sport (NSPT) Completes Agreement With National Hockey Inline Association to Increase Newron Brand Exposure
Newron Sport (PINKSHEETS: NSPT) is pleased to announce that it has completed negotiations with National Inline Hockey Association-Canada (NIHA-Canada). NIHA-Canada (www.niha.ca)will allow Newron the ability to directly market and sell to all NIHA members and through its network of affiliations, which includes the International Ice Hockey Federation. The International Ice Hockey Federation's rules govern the hockey World Championships and the Olympics.
NIHA-Canada consists of a membership base of over 9,000 inline hockey players, as well as a National Men's Team Program that attends the IIHF Men's World Inline Championships on an annual basis. NIHA-Canada is recognized as the governing body for inline hockey by Hockey Canada, USA Hockey and the International Ice Hockey Federation.
Mr. Nathan Fleck, the Executive Director of NIHA-Canada, stated, "NIHA-Canada is very excited to partner with Newron Sports and be a part of the technological advances they are making with the standard roller hockey skate. By partnering with Newron Sports we hope to provide every roller hockey player in Canada with the opportunity to try the newest product on the market. Newron's technology will make it easier to transfer their ice hockey skills as well as assist the new players in getting accustomed to skating on wheels."
Mr. Fleck further commented, "NIHA-Canada is proud to be associated with a company like Newron Sports who are dedicated to growing the sport of roller hockey by providing the best possible equipment to players. NIHA-Canada is looking forward to providing opportunities to players across Canada to upgrade their skates to Newron technology."
Mr. Robert Ritondo, President of Newron Sport N.A., stated, "The opportunity that we have just been provided upon closing this deal with NIHA-Canada is tremendous. Not only will be able to supply over 9000 members but the agreement with NIHA-Canada will also expand Newron's brand recognition into international markets through Hockey Canada, USA Hockey and International Ice Hockey Federation.
"We would hopefully one day, like to work towards possibly being one of the IIHF Supplier Pool Members, which includes Bauer, Busch, Easton Sports, Graf, Fischer, Frontier, Rebellion, Reebok/CCM, Sherwood Inc, Tackla and Warrior, who have all made their equipment available to qualifying National Associations," continued Mr. Ritondo.
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