Hockey Metropolitan Riveters Forward Rebecca Russo and MeiGray Group Join Forces by Chip Gianni November 3, 2017 Metropolitan Riveters forward, Rebecca Russo, and MeiGray Group teamed up to form the first National Women’s Hockey League’s Game-Used Player Authentic Equipment Program on Thursday. The new program designed specifically for the NWHL, allows fans and collectors the opportunity to acquire fully authenticated game-used sticks, gloves and helmets directly from the Riveter’s All-Star. The new program will grant fans the opportunity to meet the 23-year-old, Boston University alumna, and receive the items following the games as well as during the post-game autograph sessions. Russo: “I am truly honored to be partnered and represented by MeiGray“ The 2017 NWHL All-Star Game Fastest Skater, who starred at Shattuck-Saint Mary’s in Faribault, Minnesota said, “I am truly honored to be partnering and represented by MeiGray. I take great pride in my play and how I conduct myself as a person, both on and off the ice.” She continued, ”I hope to maintain the highest standards with the Riveters, NWHL and women’s hockey. I could not be more excited to be represented by such a premiere organization. Many thanks to Barry Meisel for this opportunity and for your continued support of the NWHL.” Meisel: “…Rebecca is popular with the fans. Rebecca Plays hard. She represents best NWHL has to offer.” Meisel, the President and Chief Operating Officer for MeiGray added, “The feeling is mutual. We could not think of a better first player partner for this new NWHL program. Rebecca is popular with the fans. Rebecca plays hard. She represents the best the NWHL has to offer. We think this new program will be a hit with her fans.” During all games at the RWJ Barnabas Health Hockey House, in Newark, New Jersey, as well as on the company’s website, www.meigray.com, fans will receive the opportunity to purchase sticks used by Russo during the games. The fans can also order two to three gloves and two to three helmets that she will wear throughout the season. Collectors will also be allowed to request the items via email at sales@meigray.com. MeiGray Hockey World’s Game-Worn Equipment Leading Partner MeiGray Group is the hockey world’s leading partner for game-worn equipment. In addition to working with the NWHL, about eight National Hockey League Teams, the ECHL and USA Hockey also have working agreements with the company. Fans and collectors can check out the jerseys and equipment through the company’s website or by calling MeiGray at 1-888-463-4472. Post Views: 2,085 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Chip Gianni Chip is a Staff Writer at DoubleGSports.com Latest posts by Chip Gianni (see all) NWHL Picks up Fourth NHL Partnership Agreement with Boston Pride and Boston Bruins - January 10, 2019 Metropolitan Riveters Acquire Goaltender Maria Sorokina from Connecticut Whale - January 3, 2019 Former New Jersey Devils Defenseman Named Head Coach of Metropolitan Riveters - September 21, 2018 Metropolitan Riveters Re-Sign MVP Alexa Gruschow - September 12, 2018 Related TopicsBarry MeiselBoston UniversityMeiGray GroupMetropolitan RivetersNWHLRebecca RussoRWJ Barnabas Health Hockey HouseShattuck St Mary Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 From Paramus High School to CBS Sports, Spero Dedes is making waves in sports broadcasting by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on October 27, 2020 Women in Sports: Podcast Host, New York Riptide Sideline Reporter, Dani Wexelman by Luke Porco | posted on March 3, 2020 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 More in Hockey Tim Peel is Discharged After Caught on Hot Mic Tim Peel was Discharged from the NHL After He was Caught on the Hot... NHL, Amazon Web Services Partner to Develop New Stats, Data, and Insights The National Hockey League (NHL) is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in an... You Know I’m Right, Episode 81: ESPN’s Arda Ocal (Audio/Video) On the 81st episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 80: MSG Network’s Bill Pidto (Audio/Video) On the 80th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Fans Have Fun After NJ Devils Win Over the Canucks Tracey McGee defies odds to run in New York City Marathon with Team ULTRA