Integral Hockey

What Integral Hockey does

Integral Hockey is a privately held Canadian franchise company that repairs and resells composite hockey sticks using proprietary aerospace-grade processes. Founded by Randy Langille, who transferred advanced laminating methods originally developed for aircraft components into sports equipment, the company holds US Patent No. 9,630,291 and corresponding patents across Canada and Europe. Its repair stack comprises three patented techniques - the VIP (Vacuum Infused Process) for hollow internal shaft repairs (~12g weight addition), CMP (Compression Molding Process) for blade repairs (~24g), and CMEP (Compression Molded External Process) for low shaft/hosel repairs - each backed by an industry-first Lifetime Warranty at the repair zone.

The company generates revenue through three streams: per-stick repair services (team repairs as low as $75, approximately 80% cheaper than a new $300+ stick), sales of refurbished pro-stock sticks via franchisees and direct inquiries, and ongoing franchise fees and equipment sales from onboarding new home-based operators. Distribution is anchored by 80+ franchise locations across Canada, the US, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, supplemented by a growing retail partner network of pro shops and skate sharpening operators. Customers span the full hockey pyramid - NHL alumni, professional organization players (Winnipeg Jets), Jr. A and Bantam teams, university programs, and beer-league amateurs - reflecting a horizontal segmentation strategy. The company has cumulatively repaired 189,000+ sticks and cites $42.4M in lifetime customer savings, while also manufacturing its own i-Stick branded composite stick.

Name

Integral Hockey

Legal name

Integral Hockey Group Inc.

Website

https://integralhockey.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Integral Hockey is a Canadian franchise company that repairs and resells composite hockey sticks using patented aerospace-grade processes, serving recreational through professional hockey players and teams across 80+ franchise locations in North America and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hockey Equipment Repair Services

NAICS

Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance (811490)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Hockey & Field Hockey Equipment Retail (CRAMAEAE)

Keywords

• Composite stick repair
• Hockey stick refurbishment
• Aerospace composite repair
• Pro stock hockey sticks
• Hockey equipment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Alberni

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Hockey Stick Repair Services: Franchisees and company locations repair broken composite hockey sticks using proprietary aerospace technology. Repairs are priced at approximately 80% less than purchasing a new stick (new sticks cost ~$300). Team repairs start as low as $75.00. All repairs come with a Lifetime Warranty at the repair zone.
2. Refurbished Hockey Stick Sales: Sale of repaired pro-stock and high-end hockey sticks at significant discounts to new retail prices. Sticks are sourced from broken sticks that have been repaired, as well as new pro stock sticks with manufacturer defects that have been repaired and refurbished. Sells through franchisee locations and direct website inquiries.
3. Franchise/ Business Opportunities: Integral Hockey sells franchise opportunities for individuals to open their own Integral Hockey Stick Sales & Repair locations. The turnkey business includes protected territory, proprietary equipment, training, repair kits, website, business cards, marketing materials, and ongoing technical and business support.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Integral Hockey repairs broken composite hockey sticks using proprietary aerospace-grade repair technology (VIP vacuum infusion and compression molding processes) and sells refurbished pro-stock sticks at a fraction of new-stick prices. Services are delivered through a franchise network of 80+ home-based operators across North America and Europe, with all repairs covered by a lifetime warranty.

Product overview

Integral Hockey is a franchise-based hockey stick repair and sales company offering a portfolio of repair services and refurbished products. The core offering is their proprietary composite hockey stick repair technology using aerospace-grade processes including VIP (Vacuum Infused Process) for hollow internal shaft repairs, CMP (Compression Molding Process) for blade repairs, and CMEP (Compression Molded External Process) for low shaft/hosel repairs. The company sells repaired and refurbished pro stock hockey sticks alongside their repair services, with all repairs covered by an industry-first Lifetime Warranty. They also manufacture their own i-Stick product line. Services are delivered through a network of 80+ franchise locations across North America and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• i-stick: Proprietary lightweight composite hockey stick developed and sold by Integral Hockey as part of their product offerings.

Products and services

• Composite Hockey Stick Repair Service Proprietary repair service using aerospace technology (VIP vacuum infusion and CMP compression molding) to repair broken composite hockey sticks with minimal weight addition (10-26 grams). All repairs backed by a lifetime warranty and cost approximately 80% less than purchasing a new stick ($75 vs $300+).
• Refurbished Hockey Sticks Pre-owned pro stock and high-end hockey sticks that have been repaired, refurbished, and sold with a lifetime warranty at reduced prices compared to new sticks.
• i-Stick Proprietary lightweight composite hockey stick product line developed and sold by Integral Hockey, noted as one of the lightest sticks available with quick release, better accuracy, and harder shot characteristics.
• Integral Hockey Franchise Opportunities Turnkey home-based franchise business opportunity for individuals to open Integral Hockey Stick Sales & Repair locations. Includes protected territory, proprietary equipment, training, repair kits, website, marketing materials, and ongoing technical and business support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 189,000+ sticks repaired
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pro Stock Hockey: Online retailer specializing in pro-stock and discontinued hockey sticks; competes directly with Integral Hockey's refurbished stick sales channel on price-to-quality for budget-conscious players and teams.
• Benstocks Hockey: Canadian pro-stock hockey stick retailer selling discounted pro-grade sticks; competes with Integral Hockey for the same value-seeking player and team buyer.

Broad incumbents

• Pure Hockey: Largest hockey-specific retailer in North America with broad equipment assortments; competes with Integral for stick spend though it sells new rather than refurbished product.
• Hockey Monkey: Multi-channel hockey equipment retailer (online plus brick-and-mortar) carrying new sticks, gear, and apparel; competes for the same end-customer wallet share as Integral Hockey.
• Play It Again Sports: Franchise-based used and new sporting goods retailer; comparable franchise GTM model and 'value-extending' positioning versus Integral's refurbished-stick and repair offering.
• Bauer Hockey: Leading global hockey stick and equipment manufacturer; controls the upstream supply of breakable sticks Integral depends on, and a vertically integrated manufacturer warranty program would be the most direct competitive threat.
• CCM Hockey: Major hockey equipment manufacturer (sticks, skates, protective); competes indirectly through new-stick sales and warranty terms that affect Integral's repair/service demand.
• Warrior Sports: Hockey stick and equipment brand; competes indirectly via new-stick pricing, warranty, and durability claims that influence how often players need repair or replacement.
• Ice Warehouse: US-based online hockey retailer carrying new and clearance sticks; competes for the same team and individual buyers seeking discounted equipment.

Regional players

• The Hockey Shop: Canadian hockey equipment retailer with strong regional presence in Ontario; overlaps with Integral's team and individual customer base for stick and equipment spend.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Integralhockey
• Facebookfacebook.com/integralhockeystickrepair
• Instagraminstagram.com/integralhockeyhq/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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