Welcome Back for 2026

Welcome Back to Centre Ice - Let’s Make this Season a Great One

Kia ora koutou,

We hope you and your families had a wonderful break and found time to enjoy some hockey, or a well-earned rest away from the rink. As 2026 kicks off, we’re excited to welcome you back to Centre Ice and another action-packed year of ice and inline hockey! Like many in our hockey whānau, the past couple of years have brought their challenges. Thanks to your ongoing support, we’ve navigated them together, and we’re heading into the new year with optimism for the season ahead.

Thank you for backing local hockey! Centre Ice is a New Zealand family-owned business, proudly serving the ice and inline hockey community for over 50 years. Our focus has always been simple: get the right equipment to the right people at the right time - and have fun. We pride ourselves not just on supplying gear, but on giving honest, practical advice to players, parents, and coaches, so everyone can enjoy the game safely and confidently, whether you’re new to hockey or playing at a high level.

We’re also committed to supporting the growth of the sport. Our involvement and sponsorships are focused first on community, then development, and finally high performance. We’re grateful to NZ Ice Hockey, NZ Inline Hockey, and the many clubs we work with: the passion you bring keeps the game strong across Aotearoa.

Our approach to sales in 2026. Over the last few years, we’ve worked hard to offer regular sales in response to challenging conditions. In 2026, we’re refining that approach.

Rather than constant discounting, we’ll be focusing on key sale periods:

Alongside these, we’ll continue to run targeted monthly specials on selected items where possible, with value, fit and suitability at the centre of this. We believe in quality products and good advice over quick sales.

What’s coming in 2026? There’s plenty to look forward to this year:

We’re here for your season. Pop into the store or check out our comprehensive website to explore the latest gear, organise pre-orders, or just have a chat. Whether you’re chasing big dreams, stopping pucks, scoring goals, or simply enjoying hockey with your mates, we’re here to help you get the most out of your season.

We value all feedback and take everything on board to better serve our community and grow the game.

Our philosophy is simple: quality products, honest advice, and great service every time. If we get that right, we know you’ll keep coming back when you need your hockey gear sorted.

Thanks again for being part of the Centre Ice family.

Cheers,
Darren Blong & The Centre Ice Team