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The US tariff on Canadian imports could send already soaring hockey gear prices even higher
Industry groups say the 50% tariff could raise already steep equipment costs further as hockey participation has climbed 7% in three years, officials said.
- The White House imposed a 50% tariff on more than 550 Canadian goods on Monday, September 7, 2026, explicitly including hockey sticks, skates, and goalie equipment, prompting immediate concern from industry leaders about retail price increases.
- Rising equipment costs arrive as participation grows: the Sports & Fitness Industry Association reported a 7% increase in U.S. hockey participation over three years, fueled by the Winter Olympics and 4 Nations Face-Off, making new trade barriers particularly consequential for families.
- Industry data shows Canadian gear accounted for roughly 8.5% of imports last year, yet Sports & Fitness Industry Association CEO Todd Smith called the 50% tariff a "big deal" that could stunt the sport's momentum.
- Roustan Hockey, the last major stick factory in Canada, reaffirmed its commitment to Brantford, Ontario operations last week, while B&R Sports Director of E-commerce John Merola noted brands like Bauer and CCM may eventually pass increased costs to buyers.
- Families like Kelly Rand's in St. Paul, Minnesota face mounting costs for goalie gear that recently totaled $3,300, with experts warning that additional tariff-driven increases of $50 or $100 could push some children out of the sport.
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Hockey gear costs soaring in Minnesota, 50% Canada tariffs threaten to push prices higher
Tariffs on Canada could make an already expensive sport even pricier for hockey families. For families with kids in hockey, the price of gear was already painful — and now it could get worse.
·Minneapolis, United States
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FILE - Wooden hockey sticks are stacked as they move along the assembly line at the Roustan Hockey factory, which is the last major manufacturer of hockey sticks in Canada on Aug. 27, 2025 in Brantford, Ontario. (AP Photo/Kelvin Chan, File)
·Baltimore, United States
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The US tariff on Canadian imports could send already soaring hockey gear prices even higher - Regional Media News
Kelly Rand's teenage twin boys playing hockey in St. Paul, Minnesota, are going through growth spurts that force the family to buy new equipment what seems like all the time. The goaltender's $400 helmet in 2022 now runs $1,000. The chest protector they got last [...]
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