Duzter is a father-and-son hockey business making cut-resistant compression base layers after 14U player Martin E. struggled to find protective apparel that fit properly. Backed by his father’s more than 25 years as a manufacturing engineer, the company developed position-specific protection for players from youth leagues through the professional ranks, including its goalie-focused Duzter Wall line. Duzter’s BNQ-certified neck protection has been worn on NHL ice since 2023, and the company secured a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank in 2025.
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Voll Hockey InlineVoll Hockey USA is a Cleveland-area manufacturer whose DFX™ puck first reached the public at the Lumberjacks Street Heat outdoor tournament in the late 1990s. The company produces and ships the puck from its local U.S. facility for off-ice hockey training and play, while also making customized versions for teams and organizations.CLEVELAND, OH
VIX ProtectionAfter Victor Wiacek nearly bled to death when a ski edge severed his artery in 2019, he founded VIX Protection to make cut-resistant base layers for ski racers. Its garments knit UHMWPE and stainless-steel fiber throughout the fabric, creating full-leg protection in a layer designed to feel like ordinary underwear. VIX says its FIS 5-star leggings are worn by 75% of World Cup racers and supplied officially to the U.S. Ski Team and Ski Austria.
Cloche HockeyFounded by Cleveland childhood hockey friends Jake Bell and Gavin Davison, Cloche Hockey makes performance warm-up apparel and team gear for players and organizations. The company grew from their frustration with costly, uninspired traditional warm-ups and now outfits programs ranging from youth and men’s leagues to collegiate and professional teams, including ECHL and ACHA organizations. As a MYHockey-affiliated company, Cloche combines player-informed design with team outfitting built for life before and after the puck drops.
Frost Gear SportsFrost Gear Sports makes cold-weather performance gear for baseball and softball, a focus born from its founders’ determination to keep freezing temperatures from changing how athletes play. The company developed baseball’s first cold-weather throwing glove and builds its line around specialized gloves and apparel that help players train and compete through cold, wet conditions. Its cold-weather batting gloves are used by more than 100 professional athletes, while the company also serves players at youth, collegiate, and professional levels.FARMINGDALE, NY