Draft:Rush Hockey

Introduction.
Rush Sport Technology Ltd. (Rush Hockey) is a manufacturer of professional hockey equipment, offering a wide range of equipment for both adults and children. Products include: skates, sticks, helmets, protective geas as well as accessories: skate runners, blade holders, skate orthopedic insoles, skate laces.

The brand prioritizes the safety and comfort of athletes.

The company boasts 11 patented technologies, that consider biomechanics and anatomy of hockey players of different age groups.

As of the beginning of 2024, the company has representative offices in Taiwan, Canada, Russia and the Czech Republic.

Brand History.
Rush Hockey was founded in Taiwan in 2016 by an international team of hockey experts from Canada, Europe and Taiwanese engineers.

2016-2020. - Development of technologies to create Rush hockey equipment. Key developments include Progressive Fit™ and MatriX Foam™ technologies, Trüform™, AeroFlex Edge™ for skates, and Carbon Featherlight™ and Trücore™ for sticks. A total of 11 unique technologies have been developed during this time.

2017 - Started working with professional sports physicians, rehabilitation specialists and pediatricians to develop products that minimize the risk of hockey injuries.

2022 - began collaboration with Fame Healthcare international rehabilitation center in Taipei, where all Rush Hockey technologies are tested.

2022 - Rush Hockey was introduced on the Russian market with a line of Razor sticks.

2023 - Rush Hockey launched Rush Razor R4Pro professional skates for children, juniors and teenagers.

2024 - Rush Hockey launched sales in the EU.

2024 - Rush Hockey presented the Rush Razor R4Pro professional skates in Canada.

2024 - The launch of the International Ambassador program for hockey kids.

Plans for 2024-2025 involve expanding Rush Hockey's presence on the global hockey equipment market by diversifying the product line to encompass a comprehensive range of equipment tailored to hockey players of all skill levels.

Product Families:
R-Line: At the moment Rush Hocley has released - R-Line family, which includes Rush Razor sticks with hybrid kick-point and Rush Razor R4Pro skates. R-Line prioritizes enhanced safety and comfort for players.

C-Line: The C-Line is currently under development with our design office, slated for release in 2025.

Rush NextPro: Distinguished as the sole brand in the market to offer a dedicated equipment line for children and teenagers, Rush NextPro emphasizes safety, comfort, and the optimal development of young hockey players.

Sticks
Razor Hockey Sticks

Rush Razor hockey sticks offer enhanced puck control and performance. They are built with four key technologies: Carbon Featherlight™, Trücore™ superior stick blade, Twisted Taper™ and Dynamic Hold Grip™. Razor stick family has hybrid kick-point for ultimate versatility.

The sticks are available in all sizes and flexes from kids (yth) to adults (sr).

Skates
Rush Razor R4Pro Skates

In 2023, Rush Sport Technology unveiled the Rush Razor skates, available in Youth, Junior, and Intermediate sizes. These skates are crafted for children, meticulously considering their biomechanics. They fulfill all the criteria of pro level hockey skates, featuring removable runners, a patented holder, heat moldable boot, and top-tier protection.

Rush Razor skates are built with seven special technologies designed to guarantee the comfort and safety of athletes. These skates boast an anatomical fit and incorporate an augmented amount of foam for enhanced comfort and support.

Rush Razor skate models are available in youth, junior and intermediate sizes and are offered in D and EE fit.

In early 2024, Rush Hockey announced the development of a prototype or senior skate tailored for adults. Testing of the prototype across the world is slated for May 2024. Serial production of the skates is set to commence in June 2024 following the receipt of test results from the pro athletes. It's anticipated that the model may feature slight design variations for different countries to accommodate the diverse anatomical structures of feet.

Hockey Protective
The R-line protective is under development including gloves, protective gear and helmet.

Accessories
The company manufactures Carbon eXcel™ runners with different carbon index from 2 to 9, as well as DLC blades with diamond-like coating; Trüform™ orthopedic insoles.

Technologies
Polygon Holder™ - Patented skate holder with runner change-on-the-fly feature.

K-lock™ - Patented blade locking technology.

MatriX Foam™ - Multi-density memory foam that provides an anatomical fit and professional-grade protection

Trüform™ - orthopedic insoles that increase foot contact with the skate.

Progressive Fit™ - boot construction that provides a customized fit that molds to the shape of the player's foot.

CarbonXcel™ - runners with increased carbon content and alloying elements, that hold your edges longer without sharpening.

AeroFlex Edge™ is a comfort edge that provides cushioning between the skate and the shin.