The National Lacrosse League (NLL), the largest men’s professional indoor lacrosse league in North America, announced today a new partnership with Honig’s, the leading official and referee apparel company in the United States and Canada.
Honig’s, headquartered in Denver, Colo., home of the Colorado Mammoth, will provide referees with official game day equipment, including jerseys, pants, warm up jackets and shoes.
“Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States, and we are proud to partner with the National Lacrosse League, which is the largest indoor league in North America,” Greg Wilson, CEO of Honig’s said. “Honig’s has led the way in officiating apparel for over 30 years, and our goal is simple: ensure that officials look and feel great on the turf – and we are excited to watch NLL officials walk on the turf every game in the best apparel in the industry.”
This partnership with Honig’s marks the 15th partnership announcement from the League since November 2016. The NLL has signed deals with various equipment providers, technology companies and charitable organizations in the past year. The most recent of which being CBS Sports Digital, Covo Drinkware and Signature Lacrosse, all announced this past month.
The addition of Honig’s will add to NLL’s ability to outfit the officials in the best gear on the market. Over 50 officials on staff have received their apparel for the upcoming 2017-2018 regular season which is set to begin this evening, Friday, December 8th.
“Honig’s is the leading force in the industry for officiating apparel, and we are delighted to add them into the fold as one of our league partners,” said NLL Commissioner Nick Sakiewicz. “This multifaceted partnership continues the growth of our league, provides our officials with high-performance apparel and creates a new piece of weekly content for our fans.”
Stay tuned on both Honig’s and NLL’s Social Media Feeds for the featured ‘Honig’s Call of the Week.’
For more information on Honig’s and their products, visit https://www.honigs.com/.
About Honig’s
Founded in 1984 by a Big Ten Referee, and recently changing hands to an NFL Referee, Honig’s, formerly Honig’s Whistle Stop, is the “Right Call” for all referees, umpires, and officials across all sports in the United States and Canada. With a wide range of products, Honig’s is the leading name in gear for those who have a passion for the official side of the sporting world – Honig’s is the epicenter of Officiating. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Honig’s provides the best in customer service with a team that knows and understands the needs of every official from beginner to veteran. To start your Official outfitting experience, contact Honig’s, “The Right Call… For over 30 Years,” and find Honig’s on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About the National Lacrosse League
The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is North America’s premier professional indoor lacrosse league. Founded in 1986, the NLL ranks third in average attendance for pro indoor sports worldwide, behind only the NHL and NBA. The League is comprised of 11 franchises across the United States and Canada: Buffalo Bandits, Calgary Roughnecks, Colorado Mammoth, Georgia Swarm, New England Black Wolves, Philadelphia Wings, Rochester Knighthawks, San Diego Seals, Saskatchewan Rush, Toronto Rock and Vancouver Stealth. The 2017-18 NLL season, commemorating the League’s 32nd year, begins December 8th for #FaceOffWknd. For more information, visit NLL.com and find the NLL on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
