Hockey Canada Press Release*

Hockey Canada Launches Approved Officiating Uniforms - August 10, 2005

(Ottawa ON) - Hockey Canada has undertaken the development of an approved uniform for all officials involved with its Officiating program. The uniform consists of referee and linesman jerseys, pants, and protective equipment.

In conjunction with Force Sports Technologies Inc. - a London, Ontario based Canadian company - Hockey Canada has standardized the uniforms for on-ice officials. Force Sports has entered into a long-term licensing and vendor relationship to supply and distribute the officiating gear via e-commerce, mail-order and at select retailers across Canada.

"We are very pleased to associate Hockey Canada's highly regarded officiating program with a Canadian company that has demonstrated innovative product development, quality construction and a reputation within the industry as a extremely reliable merchandiser", said Scott Smith, Senior Vice-president, Operations. "Our objective is to support all officials, at all levels of Canada's national winter sport, with a high-quality program with a variety of options and ease of access."

" We are looking forward to working with Hockey Canada and referee's across Canada. Force will continue to develop new and innovative products to support the officiating market", added Dave Martin, President of Force Sports.

.*To read the full press release, please visit hockeycanada.ca.