Wolfpack_1986 146 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 I've seen on a couple other message boards that Bauer bought Mission-Itech...any truth to this rumor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
li7039 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 i would not consider a guy with 1 post on snipe show hockey a creditable source. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Law Goalie 147 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 How about the heads of two of the biggest hockey stores in the GTA? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 I have heard this as well. My boss was telling me about it, as well as Sher-Wood purchasing TPS? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troy 12 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 This is getting juicy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3760 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 The difference between us and those boards is that we at MSH have excellent working relations with hockey manufacturers' corporate offices and we are viewed by them as an outlet for industry news. That being said, tomorrow as well as the next couple of weeks shall be very interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 Sounds like it could be a major revolution in the Hockey World if all of this is true Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lampliter87 8 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 I gotta feeling this is gonna be good... standing by. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 Strange, does Bauer want a declining market share? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mgoblue 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 I know this is entirely implausible, but if I were to see "bauerMISSION" branding at my LHS, I'd be sick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ringer 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 wouldnt it be more like BauerMISSION/Itech? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VakarLajos 5 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 I know this is entirely implausible, but if I were to see "bauerMISSION" branding at my LHS, I'd be sick.too bad it didn't happen a year ago.NikeBauerMissionItech FuelXXXXXOne95 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slapshot9123 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 If mission is gone from the market, specially the stick line I will be very unhappy. First my xn10s and now maybe my fuels and Vhexs What a sad sad world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rustyhole 1 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 i always though itech would've been a good move for easton (no goalie equip) before they merged w/missioncan't see what bauer gains by adding m-i as they already make everythingmaybe nike isn't going to play nice with tech used by baueras for sw/tps maybe add graf in there too!! maybe we'll be looking at a Bauer-Mission M-1Ninety-five ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 can't see what bauer gains by adding m-i as they already make everythingMission is number one in inline hockey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 That is the only thing in this deal's favor but is that really compelling enough for Bauer to make the purchase? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEATHTRON 19 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 TPS better not go away, if I found that out, I am going to buy all the whip flex tps I can find as soon as thats official.Zach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyJTa 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 If mission is gone from the market, specially the stick line I will be very unhappy. First my xn10s and now maybe my fuels and Vhexs What a sad sad world.+1 on that sentiment. I take it you took my advice and checked out a V-Hex? ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbyun04 7 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 imagine the Bauer HS22HAHlike JR said, interesting news to be heard in the next few Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rustyhole 1 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 ya, i forgot bauer inline but seems odd to buy them just for that as you're already one of the top brands 2/3 of the offersheet (ice/goal) coversthey definately need help for inline thocould they split mission ice & mission roller and just buy the roller portion? i'm thinking not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 ya, i forgot bauer inline but seems odd to buy them just for that as you're already one of the top brands 2/3 of the offersheet (ice/goal) coversthey definately need help for inline thocould they split mission ice & mission roller and just buy the roller portion? i'm thinking notBauer doesn't have any market share in visors either and that's another very prominent logo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3760 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 TPS better not go away, if I found that out, I am going to buy all the whip flex tps I can find as soon as thats official.ZachBreak out your piggy bank because it is not looking good for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 1 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 By acquiring Itech, they acquire their visors/shields/cages, as well as their goalie equipment/masks. I see that stuff as being the main attractions. And it means one less competitor for them - if the company was for sale anyway, I'm sure they figured they were better off owning it themselves than if someone else bought it (i.e. CCM/Reebok). And perhaps Mission/Itech was in trouble, and they got a good price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEATHTRON 19 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 TPS better not go away, if I found that out, I am going to buy all the whip flex tps I can find as soon as thats official.ZachBreak out your piggy bank because it is not looking good for them.I bought a pair of ppf's yesterday since I figured I would be hard pressed to ge them again in the future for the same reason....well, that explains why the pro guy never responded to the shops emails and calls for custom sticks for me. LAME! Time to scoop up ALL of the whip flex r8's and adrenalines I can get my little greedy hands on.Zach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rustpot 1 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 TPS better not go away, if I found that out, I am going to buy all the whip flex tps I can find as soon as thats official.ZachBreak out your piggy bank because it is not looking good for them.I bought a pair of ppf's yesterday since I figured I would be hard pressed to ge them again in the future for the same reason....well, that explains why the pro guy never responded to the shops emails and calls for custom sticks for me. LAME! Time to scoop up ALL of the whip flex r8's and adrenalines I can get my little greedy hands on.ZachWhat's up with Eagle that you could never get PPF gloves again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
