Ergodyne Sponsors 2010 U.S. Pond Hockey Championships
St. Paul, Minn. (January 11, 2010) – For the second straight year, Ergodyne will be the official referee sponsor of the 2010 U.S. Pond Hockey Championships on Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis, Minn. 
Noted as among the "101 things sports fans must experience before they die” by ESPN.com, the tournament has received national accolades over the years and draws both hockey players and hockey fans from across the nation.
Ergodyne will be again supply referees with its GloWear® Hi-Visibility vests to keep them safe and visible on the ice. N-Ferno™ warming packs and Arsenal® gear bags have also been provided for use in the 2010 tournament. In addition, each player will receive a pair of ProFlex® Temp Series gloves that provide warmth and exceptional dexterity.
“With our headquarters in St. Paul, Minn. we’re no strangers to the cold,” said Tom Votel, CEO and president of Ergodyne. “That’s why, in addition to sponsoring the referees this year, we’re also providing the necessary products to keep players and referees warm and safe during the weekend festivities.”
Charity partners of the tournament include the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, the Herb Brooks Foundation, DinoMights Inner City Youth Hockey, the Minnesota Sled Hockey Association, and the Emergency Foodshelf Network.
The fifth annual U.S. Pond Hockey Championships take place Friday, Jan. 22 through Sunday, Jan. 24 and are free all weekend.
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About Ergodyne
Ergodyne has pioneered the development of products for worker protection and performance in the United States, Canada and Europe for more than 25 years. During that time, the company has built a complete line of products that provide protection, regulate temperature and enhance productivity. These include ProFlex® precision purpose gloves, ProFlex® Knee Pads, ProFlex® Supports, Trex™ footwear accessories, Chill-Its® cooling products, N-Ferno™ warming products, GloWear® high-visibility apparel, Squids® lanyards, Arsenal® equipment storage systems and gear bags, and CORE Performance Work Wear™. For more information on Ergodyne’s complete line of gear, visit www.ergodyne.com or call 800-225-8238.