What year did Nike Bauer purchase an ice hockey company?
Bauer Hockey Bauer Hockey (renamed Nike Bauer from 2005 to 2008) is one of the leading manufacturers of ice hockey equipment, fitness and recreational skates and apparel. Bauer produces helmets, gloves, sticks, skates, shin guards, pants, shoulder pads, elbow pads, as well as goalie equipment. Bauer primarily developed and manufactured hockey skates prior to 1990, when it acquired the hockey assets of Cooper Canada Ltd. Bauer operates as a unit of Peak Achievement Athletics Inc. of Exeter, New Hampshire.
Brian Burke (ice hockey) Brian P. Burke (born June 30, 1955) is an American executive who is currently the president of hockey operations for the Calgary Flames, and is a member of Rugby Canada’s board of directors. He most recently served as the president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs from November 29, 2008 through January 9, 2013. Burke was also the general manager for the United States national men's ice hockey team for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.