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TORONTO – June 22, 2010 – Bauer Hockey, Inc. today announced that top NHL Prospect Tyler Seguin has joined its roster of athletes, becoming the latest in a long line of top young standouts to align with the world's leading designer and manufacturer of hockey equipment. Seguin will exclusively wear Bauer equipment on ice during the 2010-2011 NHL season and will work closely with Bauer's product development team to provide insight and feedback into future product direction.

Ranked as the top North American Skater by NHL Central Scouting, the 6-1, 180-pound center is expected to be one of the first two players selected in Friday's NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles.

"When you think of hockey, you think of Bauer and it's exciting to be part of the Bauer Hockey family," Seguin said. "To be included alongside some of the great players that are part of the Bauer roster is unbelievable. I'm really looking forward to working with the entire Bauer team in the future."

This season, Seguin led all scorers in the Ontario Hockey League, registering 48 goals and 58 assists for 106 points in 63 games for the Plymouth Whalers. In addition to tying for the CHL scoring title, Seguin took home the Red Tilson Trophy as the most outstanding players in the OHL and was the recipient of the CHL Top Draft Prospect Award given annually to the top eligible prospect for the NHL Entry Draft.

"Tyler is obviously one of the top young players in the world, but more importantly, he is a player that embodies everything that has made Bauer the No.1 brand in hockey," said Kevin Davis, President and CEO, Bauer Hockey. "He's a hard working player who has demonstrated a dedication and commitment to the sport. We are excited to stand alongside Tyler as he embarks on what promises to be an outstanding professional career."

Seguin, who will be featured in Bauer Hockey's global marketing efforts, joins other elite players on Bauer's roster including Patrick Kane, Steven Stamkos, Nic Backstrom, Mike Richards, Henrik Lundquist, Eric Staal and Jordan Staal, to name just a few.

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Bauer Hockey would like congratulate Scott Niedermayer on an amazing hockey career and on his recent retirement.

Niedermayer decided to hang up the skates on Tuesday after 18 NHL seasons and will go down in history as one of the best defenseman to ever play the game.

A winner wherever he played, Niedermayer is the only hockey player in the world to win the Stanley Cup, Olympic gold, the World Championship, World Junior Championship, the World Cup and the Memorial Cup.

"I could not have dreamed of such an amazing journey," Niedermayer said. "I wouldn't have believed it if someone told me this is going to be your career. I've been very lucky."

Forever known for his strong and smooth skating stride, Niedermayer ends his career with 4 Stanley Cups to his name, along with a Norris Trophy as the league's top defenseman. Bauer is proud to have been a part of Niedermayer's career and wishes him all the best with his retirement.

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The Bauer booth will be at the NHL Fan Fest at this year's 2010 NHL Draft. The event will be held at the L.A. Live Plaza, right across from the Staples Center, on Friday, June 25th from 12pm-9pm. Admission to the event is free.

Come check out all of the lastest Bauer gear, including the Supreme TotalONE skates and the Vapor X:60 stick. We will be giving away prizes and signed gear from Bauer athletes throughout the day. Hope to see a bunch of you there!

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Despite being in the middle of the Stanley Cup Finals, Danny Briere of the Philadelphia Flyers took some time to talk to some of this year's top NHL draft prospects about his Bauer sticks. Briere led all NHL scorers in the Stanley Cup playoffs with 30 points on 12 goals and 18 assists, a franchise record.

Check out the video below to see what he had to say and how he changes the specs of his sticks throughout the season.

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