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Practice of a Lifetime

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:22:00-0500

Luke Schenn of the Toronto Maple Leafs made a dream come true recently when he ran a practice for Owen Clarke and his teammates. Clarke won the prize of having Schenn come to his team's practice by entering into the "Practice of a Lifetime" sweepstakes through Bauer Hockey and Play It Again Sports. Check out the video below to see how the practice went and what advice Luke had to offer the players. Enjoy.

Seguin Q & A

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:03:00-0500

Next up for the Bauer Athlete Q & A is Tyler Seguin of the Boston Bruins. Seguin, drafted 2nd overall in this year's draft, led all scorers in the Ontario Hockey League, registering 48 goals and 58 assists for 106 points in 63 games for the Plymouth Whalers. What is your favorite meal? Steak What is your favorite dessert? Cheesecake What is your nickname? Segs What kind of car do you drive? Jeep Favorite band/artist? Theory of a Deadman What is your favorite movie? Miracle Favorite TV Show? Friends Favorite off ice activity? Fishing Best vacation spot? Bahamas First big purchase you made after signing your NHL contract? Prada sunglasses One thing you wish you knew how to do? How to properly tie a tie Last song you downloaded to iPod? "No Love" by Eminem Favorite cartoon character? Homer Simpson First thing I do when I wake up in the morning... Add 10 minutes to my alarm clock and go back to bed. What could you eat everyday? Cereal Favorite cereal? Cinnamon Toast Crunch If you weren't in the NHL, you'd be... Playing Major League Lacrosse Ultimate Red Carpet Date? Megan Fox Video game you spend the most time playing? Call of Duty How often do you go on Youtube? Rarely Twitter is...? Boring. Facebook? Popular. Favorite Halloween costume as a kid? Power Rangers Favorite Halloween candy? Mars Bars Number of txt's you send in a month? Way too many. If you were in a reality TV show what would it be called? Busy If you could win any award it would be what? Just a Stanley Cup. Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks? Dunkin Donuts Size of the biggest TV in your house? Not big. Need to get a new what? Watch Last thing you do at night before going to bed? Have a protein shake. Don't mess with me when I'm...? Hungry Number of pairs of sneakers you own? Three What are you superstitious about? My sticks. Celebrity you can't get enough of? Jessica Alba Best song for karaoke? The Chicken Dance Worst vacation spot? Canada Best road town in the NHL? I wouldn't know yet. Room Service you always order? Breakfast Favorite restaurant? Boston Pizza

Kessel Q & A

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:48:00-0500

Next up for the Bauer Athlete Q & A is Phil Kessel of the Toronto Maple Leafs. In his first year with the Leafs, Kessel lead the team in scoring with 30 goals and 55 points. This year Phil will be looking to help end Toronto's playoff drought and lead the team back to the playoffs for the first time since 2004. What is your favorite meal? Steak and Beef Stew What is your favorite dessert? Ice Cream What is your nickname? Kess What kind of car do you drive? Cadillac Escalade What is your favorite movie? Boondock Saints and Rounders Favorite TV Show? Friends Favorite off ice activity? Fishing, golf and poker Best vacation spot? Las Vegas First big purchase you made after signing your NHL contract? A new car. One thing you wish you knew how to do? Dance First thing I do when I wake up in the morning... Eat breakfast Favorite cereal? Fruit Loops What could you eat everyday? Ice Cream Singer/band you would like to be a roadie for? Kenny Chesney If you weren't in the NHL, you'd be... A golfer Video game you spend the most time playing? Splinter Cell Number of txt's you send in a month? 500 Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks? Starbucks Size of the biggest TV in your house? 60" Need to get a new what? Need a new car Last thing you do at night before going to bed? Watch TV. How many pairs of sneakers do you own? 20 Don't mess with me when I'm...? Mad Best road town in the NHL? Los Angeles Room Service you always order? Ice Cream

Lundqvist Q & A

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:44:00-0500

Next up for the Bauer Athlete Q & A is New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist. Lundqvist was once again a workhorse between the pipes for the Rangers as he started 72 games last season. By winning 35 games last year he became the only goalie in NHL history to post 30-or-more wins in each of his first five seasons, and the first Rangers goaltender in team history to post five straight 30-win seasons. What is your favorite meal? Right now I love the BBQ pork ribs at Houston's in NY City. What is your favorite dessert? "The Deal Closer" at Standard Grill in NY. Chocolate Mousse, ice cream and a brownie on the bottom. What is your nickname? Lundy or Hank and in Sweden it's "Henke eller lunkan". What kind of car do you drive? Maserati Quattroporte, Maserati GT and a Lamborghini Gallardo Favorite band/artist? Bruce Springsteen, U2 and Foo Fighters are some of my favorite bands. What is your favorite movie? Gladiator Favorite TV Show? House or Dexter Favorite off ice activity? Playing guitar Best vacation spot? Had a great time in Mexico. First big purchase you made after signing your NHL contract? A new car, a Hummer. One thing you wish you knew how to do? Sing Last song you downloaded to iPod? I always let our strength coach in NY or my girlfriend put music on my iPod. Never really download music. Favorite cartoon character? Peter Griffin from The Family Guy First thing I do when I wake up in the morning... Drink water, I always wake up thirsty. What could you eat everyday? Chocolate If you weren't in the NHL, you'd be... Back in Gothenburg, Sweden playing hockey for Frolunda. Ultimate Red Carpet Date? My girlfriend. Video game you spend the most time playing? I don't play video games Who should play you on the big screen? Christian Bale How often do you go on Youtube? Only to watch the best of Will Ferrell. Twitter is...? Not for me. Facebook? Not for me either. Need to sell what on EBay? A bunch of old jackets. Number of txt's you send in a month? No clue, 600-900 maybe? If you were in a reality TV show what would it be called? A Stressful Life...just kidding If you could win any award it would be what? Vezina Trophy Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks? Starbucks Size of the biggest TV in your house? Movie screen, might be 80", not sure. Need to get a new what? Set of golf clubs. Last thing you do at night before going to bed? Set the alarm for the morning. Don't mess with me when I'm...? Getting ready for a game. What best describes your personality? Focused, but a little lazy. What are you superstitious about? How I prepare for a game. Best song for karaoke? I never sing karaoke. Worst vacation spot? Been lucky so far, no bad ones yet. Best road town in the NHL? LA and Chicago Room Service you always order? Club Sandwich Favorite restaurant? Can't pick one right now...just so many. Who do people say you look like? My twin brother, Joel.

Stamkos Q & A

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:22:00-0500

Next up for the Bauer Athlete Q & A is Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos. Stamkos had an unbelievable sophomore season for Tampa as he finished tied for the league lead in goals with 51. He also set career highs in assists (44) and points (95). What is your favorite meal? Steak and Lobster What is your favorite dessert? DQ Blizzard What is your nickname? Stammer or Hammer What kind of car do you drive? Mercedes-Benz What is your favorite movie? Remember The Titans Favorite TV Show? Two and a Half Men Favorite off ice activity? Golf and Baseball Best vacation spot? Mexico First big purchase you made after signing your NHL contract? Car One thing you wish you knew how to do? Sing Favorite Cereal? Frosted Flakes Favorite cartoon character? Stewie from The Family Guy First thing I do when I wake up in the morning... Open my eyes What could you eat everyday? Ketchup Potato Chips If you weren't in the NHL, you'd be... Playing Major League Baseball Ultimate Red Carpet Date? Hayden Panettiere Video game you spend the most time playing? Modern Warfare How often do you go on Youtube? Alot Need to sell what on EBay? My 50th goal puck Number of txt's you send in a month? I send more BlackBerry Messages Favorite Halloween Candy? Reese's Peanut Butter Cups If you were in a reality TV show what would it be called? Hammer Time If you could win any award it would be what? Conn Smyth Trophy Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks? Starbucks Size of the biggest TV in your house? 62" Need to get a new what? House Last thing you do at night before going to bed? Brush my teeth Celebrity you can't get enough of? Megan Fox Don't mess with me when I'm...? Tired What word best describes your personality? Fun What are you superstitious about? My routine Best road town in the NHL? Montreal Room Service you always order? Ice Cream Favorite restaurant? Flemmings Who do people say you look like? Wayne Gretzky

Jack Johnson Q & A

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:09:00-0500

Next up for the Bauer Athlete Q & A is Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jack Johnson. Johnson, who also played for the U.S. Olympic team this past year, had a career high 8 goals and 28 assists for 36 points and helped lead the Kings back to playoffs for the first time since 2001. What is your favorite meal? Lamb Chops What is your favorite dessert? Cheesecake What is your nickname? JJ Favorite music artist? Toby Keith What kind of car do you drive? BMW What is your favorite movie? Gladiator Favorite off ice activity? Relaxing Best vacation spot? Las Vegas First big purchase you made after signing your NHL contract? Car for my Mom and Dad One thing you wish you knew how to do? Dance Last song you downloaded on your iPod? "Run This Town" by Jay-Z Favorite Cereal? Raisin Bran Favorite cartoon character? Popeye My mind shuts off when people talk about... Golf First thing I do when I wake up in the morning... Brush my teeth What could you eat everyday? Ice Cream If you weren't in the NHL, you'd be... In the military. Ultimate Red Carpet Date? Kate Beckinsale Video game you spend the most time playing? NHL '94 Twitter is...? Ridiculous Facebook is...? Trouble Number of txt's you send in a month? 1,000 Favorite Halloween Candy? Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Favorite Holloween costume as a kid? Superman Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks? Starbucks Last thing you do at night before going to bed? Watch TV Celebrity you can't get enough of? Kate Beckinsale Celebrity you can't stand? Ross the Intern Best song for karaoke? Living On A Prayer Don't mess with me when I'm...? Hungry What are you superstitious about? Not being superstitious. Worst vacation spot ever? Russia Best road town in the NHL? New York City Childhood crush? Cameron Diaz Room Service you always order? Cheesecake Favorite restaurant? Qdoba

Ryan Kesler Q & A

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:18:00-0500

During the 2010 Bauer Athlete Summit we sat down with the athletes and asked them some non-sports related questions to get their thoughts on some other topics other than hockey. First up is Vancouver Canucks forward Ryan Kesler. Kesler, who played for the U.S. Olympic team this past year, is coming off his best NHL season with 75 points, including 25 goals. What is your favorite meal? Chicken Parm What is your favorite dessert? Cheesecake What is your nickname? Bull Who is your favorite band? Nickleback What kind of car do you drive? Lincoln Navigator What is your favorite movie? Law Abiding Citizen Favorite TV show? King of Queens Favorite off ice activity? Wake surfing Best vacation spot? Fiji First big purchase you made after signing your NHL contract? Hummer Truck One thing you wish you knew how to do? Breakdance Last song you downloaded on your iPod? "Teach Me How To" by Dougie Favorite Cereal? Special K Favorite cartoon character? Fred Flintstone My mind shuts off when people talk about... Politics First thing I do when I wake up in the morning... Brush my teeth What could you eat everyday? Ice Cream Singer/Band you'd like to be a roadie for? Lil' Wayne If you weren't in the NHL, you'd be... An engineer Ultimate Red Carpet Date? Megan Fox Video game you spend the most time playing? Call of Duty 4 Favorite Halloween Candy? Snickers If you could win any award, what would it be? Selke Trophy Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks? Starbucks Last thing you do at night before going to bed? Read Celebrity you can't get enough of? Megan Fox Best song for karaoke? Sweet Home Alabama Worst vacation spot ever? Edmonton Best road town in the NHL? Chicago Childhood crush? Winnie Cooper from "The Wonder Years" Room Service you always order? Chicken Fingers People say you look like who? Andy Roddick

Tyler Seguin: All Access

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:33:00-0500

Bauer Hockey went behind the scenes with Tyler Seguin at the 2010 NHL Draft to see what it was like to be a top NHL prospect. Check out the video below to see Tyler's busy day, which included signing his deal with Bauer. Click here to see Tyler's reaction to being drafted by the Boston Bruins or you can see the other video in the Bauer Video Library. Enjoy!

TOP NHL PROSPECT TYLER SEGUIN JOINS BAUER HOCKEY FAMILY

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:54:00-0500

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.

Niedermayer Retires

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:56:00-0500

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.

NHL Fan Fest: 2010 NHL Draft

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:10:00-0500

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!

Briere Talking Bauer Sticks

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:09:00-0500

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.

Congrats to the 'Hawks

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:30:00-0500

Bauer Hockey would like to congratulate the Chicago Blackhawks on winning their first Stanley Cup and ending a 49 year drought. Patrick Kane, who finished the playoffs with 28 points, scored the overtime game winning goal 4 minutes into the extra session that started the celebration in Chicago. "I knew it went in right away," Kane said. "What a feeling. I can't believe it. We just won the Stanley Cup. I can't believe this just happened. ... It's something you dream about, scoring the final goal in the Stanley Cup finals." Kane and his Vapor X:60 stick finished the postseason with 10 goals and 18 assists. Once again, congrats to the Blackhawks and their exciting win.

Bauer Vapor X:60 LE Stick

Mon, 17 May 2010 16:54:00-0500

On June 15th, a Limited Edition Vapor X:60 stick will be released. The stick has all the advanced technical features of the X:60 stick, but features a new design with the "Bauer blue". The stick will be non-grip in North America and grip in Europe. For more photos of the Vapor X:60 LE stick, visit the Bauer Hockey Facebook Page. Please check with your local retailers using the Dealer Locator to find the Vapor X:60 LE stick.

More Bauer Q & A

Mon, 17 May 2010 16:13:00-0500

1. Mark: What flex (or equivalent flex) do the stock one100 goal pads come with? The Supreme ONE100 goals pads are available in four different flex construction options. (1) Soft, (2) Break Below Knee, (3) Break Above Knee, and (4) Hard. Please check out the Supreme ONE100 pads in the gear section for a visual diagram and more information on the pads. 2. John: When is the new Supreme stick coming out? The new Supreme stick will be released in October 2010. 3. Andy: Can we order Pro Stock sticks directly from Bauer? No, you cannot order Pro Stock sticks directly from Bauer. 4. Chris: Where do I send a stick for a warranty return? To start a stick warranty return, please visit the Stick Warranty Page. At the bottom of the page there is a button that says, "Create Return". 5. Deborah: I am looking for a new pair of shin guards for my 6'5" defenseman. What models do you have in 18"? The Supreme ONE95 shin guards are available in 18". If you need to contact customer service regarding any of your Bauer gear, please call 1-800-362-3146. For all questions regarding Bauer's stick recall please visit the Bauer Stick Recall Page or call 888-734-0443. Thanks.