Plymouth, Mich. – Dunkin’ Donuts has extended its relationship with USA Hockey, becoming the official coffee and hot chocolate of USA Hockey Arena and USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program, it was announced today.
The multi-year agreement allows patrons visiting USA Hockey Arena for hockey, figure skating, the Summer Drive-In and other various events to enjoy Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and hot chocolate.
Dunkin’ Donuts will also sponsor promotions during NTDP home contests held at USA Hockey Arena.
“Dunkin’ Donuts has a long history of supporting the sport of hockey and other local sports initiatives,” said Denise Ronayne, director of marketing and sales for USA Hockey Arena and the National Team Development Program. “Everyone here is excited that Dunkin’ Donuts is now the official coffee and hot chocolate of USA Hockey Arena and the NTDP. We greatly appreciate their continued support of USA Hockey.”
This agreement follows Dunkin’ Donuts’ partnership announcement of becoming the Official Coffee Shop of USA Hockey and the U.S. Women’s National Team in February 2016.
“We are extremely happy to bring America’s favorite coffee to the USA Hockey Arena. The arena is a well-known pillar in the community, providing a variety of fun and exciting recreational activities for local residents across metro Detroit that is a perfect and natural fit for Dunkin’,” said Nick Spencer, Dunkin’ Donuts senior field marketing manager. “We are always looking for new and different ways to interact with our community, and we are excited to continue this partnership and know it will be a very successful venture for us moving forward.”
Dunkin’ Donuts has a long and proud history of partnerships within the hockey industry, including the National Hockey League’s Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals. Nashville Predators, New York Rangers and Washington Capitals. Dunkin’ also became the official corporate sponsor of the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL) in December 2015.
About USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program and USA Hockey Arena
In 1996, USA Hockey launched a new initiative called the National Team Development Program, originally based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In March 2015, the USA Hockey Foundation purchased Compuware Arena (now USA Hockey Arena) in Plymouth, Michigan, which is now the home of the NTDP. The goal of this full-time development program is to prepare student-athletes under the age of 18 for participation on U.S. National Teams and success in their future hockey careers. Its efforts focus not only on high-caliber participation on the ice, but creating well-rounded individuals off the ice.
About Dunkin’ Donuts
Founded in 1950, Dunkin’ Donuts is America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin’ Donuts is a market leader in the hot regular/decaf/flavored coffee, iced coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories. Dunkin’ Donuts has earned the No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for nine years running. The company has more than 11,500 restaurants in 40 countries worldwide. Based in Canton, Mass., Dunkin’ Donuts is part of the Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN) family of companies. For more information, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com.
