Ice Hockey

Payment services firm Barclaycard has enhanced its portfolio of naming rights partnerships with multi-purpose arenas by taking over the contract for the O2 World facility in Hamburg, Germany.

European mainland train operator Thalys has agreed to become an official partner of the International Ice Hockey Federation’s 2017 World Championship.

Abu Dhabi airline Etihad Airways has become a legacy partner and the exclusive airline partner of NHL ice hockey team Washington Capitals and NBA and WNBA basketball teams Washington Wizards and Washington Mystics under an agreement with their operating group Monumental Sports & Entertainment.

US financial services company Discover Financial Services has renewed a partnership with the North American NHL ice hockey league.

Real estate investment company the Westminster Group has agreed to serve as an official team sponsor of Germany’s national ice hockey team.

Germany-based ice hockey equipment supplier Schanner has extended its partnership with the DEB, the governing body of ice hockey in Germany.

ActivePDF, a provider of server-based PDF automation tools, has opted to extend its sponsorship of NHL ice hockey franchise the Anaheim Ducks.

Canadian communications group Quebecor has secured the naming rights to the new Quebec City Arena for its Videotron cable and wireless business.

Air Canada has announced a six-year partnership with the country’s teams which compete in ice hockey league the NHL.

Self-service kiosks company U-Vend has secured a multi-year partnership with North American ice hockey league the NHL.

Mobile phone manufacturer Samsung has struck a partnership with the NHL North American ice hockey league.

The Austrian Ice Hockey Association (OEHV) has entered into a commercial agreement with online printing company Saxoprint.

The National Hockey League has announced a multi-year North American partnership with SAP, which will result in the German software company revamping its statistical offering for fans.

Action camera maker GoPro last month signed a half-season official partner deal with the National Hockey League (NHL) as it looks to make major strides in sport.

Canadian asset management company Sentry Investments has signed a three-year partnership with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.

Swiss beer brand Calanda has reached a deal to serve as a gold partner of the Spengler Cup ice hockey competition under a multi-year deal.

Brand awareness and access to teams are key drivers in sponsorship for the US fantasy sports gaming brand DraftKings.

Camera equipment provider GoPro has struck a partnership with the NHL North American ice hockey league and the NHL Players’ Association.