We’re proud to officially share a milestone moment for Titan BattleGear.

Today, USA Hockey announced Titan as an Official Partner, recognizing our commitment to advancing player safety at every level of the game – with a USA Hockey-inspired collection coming soon.

Explore what this partnership means and what's coming next on our official Titan x USA Hockey page.

Below is the full press release, as published by USA Hockey:


Titan BattleGear Named Official Partner of USA Hockey

Leader in cut-resistant protective equipment focused on advancing safety of game

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Titan BattleGear, a leading manufacturer of cut-resistant protective equipment produced exclusively in the USA, has signed a multi-year agreement as an official partner of USA Hockey.

“Safety is our top priority every day and we’re excited to have a partner like Titan BattleGear who shares in that mission,” said Pat Kelleher, executive director of USA Hockey. “They’re focused on producing best-in-class protective equipment and we look forward to a long-term relationship.”

Titan BattleGear will be onsite at select USA Hockey events and also have designation as an official supplier of the IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship.

“At Titan, we’re focused on producing the safest, most advanced baselayer in the game of hockey,” said Andries de Villiers, founder and CEO of Titan BattleGear. “Our partnership with USA Hockey greatly accelerates our ability to protect players at every level of the game.”

As part of the partnership, Titan BattleGear will have visibility through USA Hockey’s varied media channels, including USA Hockey Magazine, and will have the opportunity to provide custom protective baselayer shirts for select national-team-level events.


Read the official press release here.

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