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NHLPA Won’t Endorse ThermaBlade
by Paul on 02/09/08 at 10:24 AM ET
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from Rick Westhead of the Toronto Star,
While Therma Blade received approvals for its blades from the NHL, Hockey Canada and USA Hockey months ago, the poor reviews from Draper and Lapointe have prompted the NHLPA to balk at signing off on the fledgling product.
And without the approval of the players’ union, the heated blades, which are attached to boots of existing skates, would no longer be able to be used in NHL games, which would be a key marketing tool for the Quebec company.
NHLPA executive director Paul Kelly said the union has concerns that the blades don’t deliver as promised – especially considering their price tag. “Before we give our approval or endorsement to a hockey product that will increase the cost to the average family, we should take steps to ensure that this product indeed performs as advertised,” Kelly said.
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Good for the NHL guys. They remember the cost of hockey for their parents when they grew up. If the blades don’t work, they have the integrity to say so.
Posted by w2j2 on 02/09/08 at 01:10 PM ET
Has anyone tried a pair of the Thermablades? I saw that hockeydeals.com is giving a $200 gift card with purchase and I thought I might give them a try. Opinions?
Posted by Andy from Keego Harbor, MI on 02/16/08 at 01:41 PM ET
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Posted by Ryan from Dapuddle on 02/09/08 at 12:57 PM ET