When did Easton stop making hockey sticks?
Easton was such a big part of so many kid’s and pro’s game! Bauer’s parent company Performance Sports Group acquired Easton Hockey in 2016 and they no longer make equipment under the name. Before he rocked his classic Aluminum twig, Wayne Gretzky once rocked a Titan hockey stick. Well, those days are long gone.
Did Easton stop making hockey sticks?
As most of you now know Easton was bought out and they are no longer making sticks (except for select NHL players). The news hit many of us hard, resulting in shouts of anger, uncontrollable sobbing, and lost hockey souls.
Is Easton a hockey brand?
Easton Sports, which now falls under the BRG Sports umbrella, remains one of the most well known brands in hockey. Fans and players alike have fond memories of playing pond and rink hockey with sticks, gloves or skates from Easton.
Are Easton Hockey sticks good?
Eventually, Easton – a former employer of mine, full disclosure – found their stride, in a big way. They make arguably the best sticks in hockey today.
Did Easton do Rawlings?
Rawlings Sporting Goods To Purchase Easton Diamond in Bat, Ball and Glove Tie-Up. Rawlings Sporting Goods Inc. has come to terms on an agreement to purchase competitor Easton Diamond Sports LLC, the companies announced Tuesday.
Did Easton get bought by Rawlings?
In a major acquisition in the team sports business, Rawlings Sporting Goods is acquiring Easton Diamond Sports, a merger of two of the leading softball and baseball sporting goods companies. Rawlings and Easton will remain separate companies and continue to operate independently.
Does Bauer own Easton?
Bauer’s parent company has issued a press release announcing that they have acquired Easton Hockey. Per a release from Performance Sports Group (Bauer), the company has formally acquired the Easton Hockey business from Easton Hockey Holdings, Inc.
Where are Easton Hockey sticks made?
I’m the first journalist to enter the recently hallowed halls of Easton’s Tijuana, Mexico, factory, where the company produces the world’s lightest, strongest, most reliable hockey stick–the one-piece carbon-fiber Synergy.
Which hockey brand is the best?
1. Bauer: 43.1 percent, edging out CCM for the top spot by just a few players.
Does Nike Own Bauer Hockey?
Founded in 1927, Bauer makes skates, hockey sticks, gear and apparel. Nike bought the company in 1995. Under the deal, Bauer will continue to use the Nike Bauer Hockey trademark on its existing products for up to two years.