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Stormy Kromer Sponsors Labatt Blue U. S. Pond Hockey Championships

Stormy Kromer, the U.S. manufacturer of headwear, apparel, and accessories, has signed on as a Hat Trick sponsor of the 2016 Labatt Blue U.S. Pond Hockey Championships held Jan. 14-17, 2016 on Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis, MN.

“We are big hockey fans at Stormy Kromer and there is nothing purer in the sport than pond hockey,” said Gina Thorsen, Stormy Kromer president.  “As purveyors of cold weather gear straight from the Upper Peninsula, the tournament is a great opportunity for us to meet with our fans and introduce the brand to future fans.”

As part of its sponsorship Stormy Kromer mitts will be the official glove of the tournament which will be available for purchase at the U.S. Pond Hockey store on-site.  Stormy Kromer will also have a booth at the event where spectators and competitors can get their official Stormy Kromer cap size measurement and enter win Stormy Kromer gear by taking a Stormy Selfie.

Founded in 1903 in Michigan’s still-rugged Upper Peninsula, Stormy Kromer is known worldwide for its popular “cap” .a brimmed hat with distinctive earflaps added for warmth and comfort.  The brand’s growing collection includes additional original hat designs, men’s and women’s apparel, bags, and other accessories.

2016 marks the 11th year of Labatt Blue U.S. Pond Hockey Championships, which is one of the largest pond hockey tournaments in the world.  Over 1,900 players descend on Lake Nokomis each year to play for the Golden Shovel, pond hockey’s equivalent of Lord Stanley’s Cup.

Source: http://www.sportsonesource.com/news/spor/spor_article.asp?section=8&Prod=1&id=58751
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