From the CEO
As you may have heard, Nike Inc. has decided to explore the sale of Nike Bauer Hockey. As this process unfolds, we want to assure you that we remain focused on delivering hockey's most innovative products and providing the industry's best service. Just as we've done for the past 80 years. We will also continue to create engaging marketing campaigns to build on the excitement that already exists around the Nike Bauer brand. You can look forward to new product launches like the Nike Bauer Vapor XXXX stick and others that you will hear about soon.
As our loyal consumers, we will keep you updated in the months ahead. We welcome your feedback and as always, thank you for the loyalty and support you have shown for Nike Bauer Hockey.
Mark Duggan
CEO, Nike Bauer Hockey
Bob said
Nike's added value to the skate line will be missed, but I don't see their contributions on the rest of the line. It is a shame that when Nike bought Bauer, they eliminated a lot of the other brands/lines.
It was always a matter of sales/marketing plans, which were never quite in sync with market realities. The Bauer name will come back and challenge Reebok.
Michael Benezet said
I purchased a 5500 helmet in black. i must say this is the best helmet ive ever worn. Unfortunetly the gel inserts all all falling out at the same time. is there a quick fix for this. i love this helmet but its dys are numbered. please work on the adhesive issues.
Keith Williams said
Back in 1997 I started to use Nike hockey equipment. My first piece of equipment was a Nike aluminum stick and then the zoom air skates. Everyone thing I wear is Nike, head to toe. To hear that Nike is leaving the hockey business is very hurtful to hear, but I hope Bauer comes back to keep the tradition going. i don't see why Nike is leaving, more and more NHL players are wearing Nike Bauer equipment. Nike will be missed in the hockey business
James Tieu said
I love Nike Bauer products. I wear it from head to toe. Just one thing though. Why would you sell a skate at $800? Not many people have the money for that. You're pricing yourself right out of the market. Sad to see Nike leave as it is my favourite product. Thanks!
Trace Lange said
i love the nikebauer gaer i have the XXX lite woody and it's the best sticki ever used but you guys need to fix your web site every time i go there i can't get in the country and language thingy wount let me in thx for the great gear and i'm looking foward to the rest of the xxxxs
Kim said
My heartfelt thanks to everyone associated with the design, manufacture and quality control of the nike bauer helmet model NBH5500! My 12 year old son was hit from behind and went head first into the boards while wearing this helmet. He was incredibly fortunate and was not injured (although we did make a trip to the hospital by ambuance). I realize it was not simply the helmet that saved him from a potentially terrible injury, but it did its job. Thank you, thank you, thank you. We are customers for life.
M. Michele said
11/13/2007
To Whom it may Concern:
Re: Stick Replacement for a OnePro Composite
Hi my name is Michele Edwards, I am a parent and wife of hockey players, and therefore, a consumer of hockey equipment. That is as far as I can go with knowledge of hockey equipment, except for the following facts that I am going to list below.
1. I am very unhappy in the hockey consumer world.
2. I tried to go to your website to initiate the following return of my son's stick, but the model is not listed under the options so I did not go further and decided to email you instead.
3. My son purchased a OnePro Composite stick (right) on September 17, 2007, for $119.99 plus tax and then he owned it for exactly 45 days, and he used it approximately 22 times, and then it BROKE.
Now, I know we are out of warranty on that stick, but then on the 46th day he purchased another OnePro Composite stick (right) on November 1, 2007, for $119.99 plus tax and he owned it for exactly 9 days, and he used it approximately 5 times, and let me let you guess what happened to the stick - You're Right - IT BROKE.
Now my son is 18 years old, and he has been playing hockey since he was 6 (yes he did get a late start), but none the less - we have been purchasing hockey equipment for 12 years. This year alone, besides the 2 stick purchases above - we spent $532.91 with tax on new skates, we have purchased miscellaneous items, i.e., tape, sharpenings, new mouth guard, etc. - all since SEPTEMBER. I Don't Mind - I Love the Sport! What I do mind is waisting money (WHICH APPARENTLY I DID IN PURCHASING ONE OF YOUR COMPOSITE STICKS). We have, as you can guess, purchased many, many hockey sticks in our day - my husband is 48 and still plays hockey on a men's league (he also has played since small childhood), but never, ever had we had sticks break like this.
I was aggravated after the first break, because we were 15 days out of warranty, NOW I AM ANGRY, because it seems to be an issue on your part. We've owned wood that last 3 times longer than this.
Please get me any information that I need to continue with this return. Sorry, if the stick model had been listed on the website, you would not have had to read all this.
Unhappy Customer,
Reply from Customer Service at nbh@nikebauer.com short version: Sorry - hockey is a contact sport - my thought and the thought of many, I have told: YOUR KIDDING - I NEVER REALIZED THAT WAS WHAT I WAS WATCHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mike.H said
Wow, i really think that ways it there in the comment by Kim, sure NikeBauer equipment may be a bit more expensive than some other brands, but you really get what you pay for. I have the same helmet and I love it. Its extremely comftorable and it adjusts easily. I am a long time supporter of NikeBauer and can't wait to see the launch of the new Vapour XXXX gloves, i saw pictures of them on St.Louis and im going to order myself a pair of them as soon as they become available.
Karl said
Clearly you don't understand how to return a nike Bauer stick. You can simply go to the store where you bought it and you will recieve a slip of paper which you fill out. Then you must send the recipt the slip of paper and the stick to nike bauer (the adresse will be on the slip of paper). Soon you will recieve your new nike bauer stick from FedEx or some company like that.
Hopefully you will get a new stick soon. I hope this info was helpful.
Ken N said
Hello,
I just wanted to pass along my sincere thanks for the type of quality equipment you provide, especially in regards to the protective gear. Earlier this month I was hit forcefully from behind in a men’s recreational league (no-check) that left me with a concussion and right knee injury. I was brought to a local hospital’s ER and placed in the trauma unit with what was initially believed to be life threatening injuries. I was fortunate enough to go home the next day. I’m no giant, but am in good athletic shape and have played the game for years and am a decent skater with some size (5’11”, 220). I mention this simply to illustrate the force of the hit. I have no doubt in my mind that my helmet saved my life. Had I been using my older JOFA helmet, I have no doubt that my head injuries would have been fatal. Instead, despite receiving a Grade I/II concussion, my headaches were gone within 5-6 hours of the incident.
I have always been a fan of Bauer’s equipment because of the equipment’s quality and value. Normally, the sticks/skates have been what I have “tested”/stressed the most in terms of wear and tear. I never thought my helmet would play as important a role as it did earlier this month. Both my family and I thank you for your continued efforts to protect those who play our tremendous sport.
To those who play ice hockey (or have family that plays) – my advice would be to make sure your helmet is not outdated. Some of my buddies still wear their high school/college helmets. I have since advised them to upgrade. It’s worth the money. Hopefully no one ever needs to rely upon their helmet to save them from a life threatening injury….BUT if you do, you want to be confident that it will protect you. My Bauer 5500 did the job.
Sincerely,
Ken N
Chris Trauzzi said
I am 15 and i play with 17 year olds at the AAA Level so I recently decided to buy the one 90 gloves and i love them, i also bought the XXXX skate and immidiatly felt a difference in my skating, the only downside is that i know have sists on the back of my heels from the skate, and i have to see a physiotherapist about them and i have had to take a few games off. I have people that come and watch my games and i miss out when they are there watching for me, but im not playing. Is there something i can do something you may have found that i can do to fix this? Thnkyou in advance.
Moe said
I've been a goalie for about 12 years. My skates are size 15 which limits my selection of skates to player skates because it's nearly impossible to find goalie skates. It really wasn't a big deal because I enjoyed playing hockey soo much. Two weeks ago I took a puck of the side of my skate and had a minor injury (thank god). Do you guys make a size 15 goalie skate? If so how would I go about ordering one and at what cost? Thank you very much for your assistance on this matter.
Richard S said
Bought the one90 gloves, i tell you what if the vapor XXXX gloves are better, you deserve an award! Anyway thanks for the message Mr. CEO, keep up the good work :D