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ALLEN PARK, Mich. , Aug. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Belle Tire, an Allen Park, Mich .-based tire and windshield repair and replacement retailer, and Warrior Sports, a Warren, Mich. -based hockey equipment manufacturer, have announced a partnership to co-sponsor Michigan's largest hockey club, the Belle Tire Hockey Club. Belle Tire has supported the club since its inception in 1997, and since then has helped teach more than 5,000 kids sportsmanship, leadership and teamwork. Warrior will assist the Belle Tire Hockey Program by subsidizing both travel and equipment costs, enabling Belle Tire players on the club's 27 travel teams, eight house teams and novice hockey program to take advantage of top-quality hockey products.

"This is a great example of two local companies coming together to give back to the community," said Don Barnes III , director of the Belle Tire Hockey Club, and operations and marketing manager for Belle Tire. "Warrior Sports has a legendary reputation in the Detroit area and beyond, and we're proud to join forces to encourage youth recreation. A partner like Warrior ensures our program will continue its success for many more years."

Taylor Sportsplex: "Home of the Belle Tire Hockey Club"

After a partnership between Belle Tire, the City of Taylor and the Taylor Sportsplex, Belle Tire Hockey Club players will now call the Taylor Sportsplex their new home. The kids and young adults will practice and play at the state-of-the-art facility featuring two NHL-sized hockey rinks. The arena is located in the heart of Taylor , minutes away from I-75 and I-94.

" Michigan's youth hockey registration numbers are among the highest in the nation, and the state hosts prestigious travel programs that earn consistent national success at every age level," said David Morrow , CEO of Warrior Sports. "We believe every kid should have an opportunity to play a sport, and Belle Tire's hockey club provides a fun, safe and competitive environment for youth to learn skills and develop their athletic talents."

The Belle Tire Hockey Club features more teams, and has won more championships, than any other hockey club in Michigan .