Honig’s named “Official Partner of ECHL Officiating Team”

The ECHL announced on Tuesday that Honig’s has been named the “Official Partner of the ECHL Officiating Team” beginning with the 2019-20 season.

As part of the agreement, Honig’s will be the presenting partner of the annual ECHL on-ice officials training camp as well as the sponsor of the ECHL Official of the Month, which will honor an on-ice official each month during the regular season.

“I am very excited about our newly-formed relationship with the ECHL and Honig’s entry into the hockey market,” said Greg Wilson, Honig’s owner.

About the ECHL

Began in 1988-89 with five teams in four states, the ECHL has grown into a coast-to-coast league with 26 teams in 19 states and two Canadian provinces for its 32nd season in 2019-20. There have been 662 players who have gone on to play in the National Hockey League after starting their careers in the ECHL, including 20 who made their NHL debuts in the 2018-19 season. The ECHL had affiliations with 25 of the 31 NHL teams in 2018-19, marking the 22nd consecutive season that the league had affiliations with at least 20 teams in the NHL. Further information on the ECHL is available at ECHL.com as well as on Twitter and Facebook.

About Honig’s

Honig’s has been providing top of the line umpire and referee gear, equipment, and apparel for over 30 years. Our easy-to-use, brand new online store provides a safe, quick and hassle-free shopping experience for officials from virtually every sport and every level of play. More information is available at Honigs.com.