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 September 7, 2026, including hockey sticks and skates, drawing immediate concern from industry leaders regarding potential retail price hikes.
- 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.
- 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" threatening to stunt the sport's growth.
- 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 rising costs for goalie gear that recently reached $3,300, with experts warning that additional $50 or $100 price increases could force children out of the sport.
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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)
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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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The US tariff on Canadian imports could send already soaring hockey gear prices even higher
Hockey families in the U.S. are feeling the pinch from rising equipment costs. Kelly Rand, whose teenage sons play in Minnesota, says gear prices have skyrocketed.
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Hockey families in the U.S. are feeling the pinch from rising equipment costs. Kelly Rand, whose teenage sons play in Minnesota, says gear prices have skyrocketed. A helmet that cost $400 in 2022 now costs $1,000. The recent 50% tariffs…
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