Perani's Hockey World

Perani's Hockey World was a retail chain founded by Bob Perani in 1976.[1] They specialized in ice hockey. Indoor, outdoor and street hockey, and also lacrosse. With a main office in Flint, Michigan,[2] Perani's had 19 stores in North America,[3] with 9 locations in Michigan, 5 in Ohio, 3 in Tennessee and one each in Pennsylvania, Indiana.

Perani’s was acquired by Pure Hockey in April 2026, with all franchises rebranding into Pure Hockey locations by the end of the month[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Hockey retailer opens its first Chicago area location in Northbrook". Chicago Tribune. 30 July 2013. Archived from the original on 14 November 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
  2. ↑ "All Things Hockey Perani's Hockey World". My City Magazine. 5 January 2015. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
  3. ↑ McMann, Aaron (6 August 2015). "Perani's Hockey World signs 5-year deal to become Flint Firebirds presenting sponsor". MLive.com. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
  4. ↑ "Perani's Hockey World is now Pure Hockey". Instagram. Retrieved 5 May 2026.