Ice Hockey
#Hockeyville 2020 (Canada) – Kraft & the NHL/NHLPA
Kraft’s Hockeyville is an annual search for the most passionate hockey community, with the winners hosting an NHL pre-season game and getting $150,000 in local rink upgrades.
#Canucks50 Mobile Scavenger Hunt – Tim Hortons & the Vancouver Canucks
To celebrate the start of the Vancouver Canucks’ 50th season in 2019-20, the team linked up with coffee and donut chain Tim Hortons as presenting partner of a pre-season scavenger hunt.
Cream Boston – Tim Hortons & the Toronto Maple Leafs
As the Toronto Maple Leafs took on the Bruins in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs, Tim Horton’s launched a local OOH, in-store and social campaign that reversed the name of the brand’s famous Boston Cream donut.
Talkin’ Hockey – Dunkin’ Donuts & the NHL
In January 2020, Dunkin’ Donuts launched a player-fronted campaign around the NHL Winter Classic to promote its Cold Brew Coffee.
Hockey Tape (Shot on iPhone) – Apple & the NHL
Late July 2020 saw NHL partner Apple mark the return of hockey after its pandemic shutdown with a campaign called ‘Hockey Tape’, part of its ongoing ‘Shot On iPhone’ marketing platform.
Story of Will – Under Armour & the Ice Hockey Association of India
October 2019 saw Under Armour release a brand-building film showcasing the struggles and triumphs of the Indian Women’s National Ice Hockey Team.
The Autograph/Tim’s True Story – Tim Hortons & Hockey Canada
Launched to drive awareness of Canadian coffee chain Tim Horton’s enhanced partnership with Hockey Canada, the campaign linked the brand to Canadian legend Wayne Gretzky.
FanBods – Fountain Tire & the Edmonton Oilers
At the start of the 2018-19 NHL season, employee at Edmonton-based auto service/retailer Fountain Tire painted themselves in Oilers blue-and-orange and used the images to let fans create cheers for social sharing.
Battles from the Bench – SAP & the NHL
At the 2019 NHL All-Star Game Fan Fair, SAP used an immersive VR experience to give ice hockey fans the experience of coaching in the NHL.
The Away Game – Tim Hortons, the NHL & Hockey Canada
The Canadian coffee giant teamed up with the NHL, Hockey Canada and athlete ambassadors Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon to give the Kenya Ice Lions the experience of a lifetime.
Unibet becomes New Jersey Devils’ latest sports betting partner
The National Hockey League's New Jersey Devils have signed a "significant" multi-year sponsorship deal with sports betting platform Unibet
Arizona Coyotes partner with Mountain America Credit Union
The National Hockey League's Arizona Coyotes have announced a multi-year partnership with financial services company Mountain America Credit Union
Tissot, Swiss extend commitment to Swiss Ice Hockey
The Swiss Ice Hockey Federation has extended deals with two of its major sponsors, watchmaker Tissot and the Swiss airline
Liqui Moly renews sponsorship of IIHF Worlds
German motor oil manufacturer Liqui Moly has extended its sponsorship of the International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) World Championship ahead of the 2020 edition in Switzerland.
Betsson extends backing of Swedish Hockey League
The Betsson Group of sports betting and casino gaming sites has renewed its sponsorship of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL)
Golden Knights announce partnership with The Juice Standard
The National Hockey League's Vegas Golden Knights have signed a multiyear partnership with The Juice Standard, a Las Vegas-based cold-pressed juice restaurant.
SugarHouse Casino partners with Philadelphia Flyers, Wells Fargo Center
The Philadelphia Flyers and Wells Fargo Center have entered into an agreement with SugarHouse Casino and PlaySugarHouse.com to become their official sportsbook partners