When your team takes the ice, the gear should hit as hard as the play. Here's why hockey organizations across Atlantic Canada choose Apollo for their custom apparel.
It Started in the Locker Room
Apollo Originals was literally born from hockey culture. Our founder, Boo McNamara, spent years as a strength and conditioning coach working with professional hockey players in Alberta. He wasn't designing from a desk — he was in the rooms where players got dressed, on the ice where culture actually lives.
That's why our stuff fits different. We don't make generic team merch. We make pieces that players and fans actually want to wear outside the rink.
Who We Work With
We've been the custom apparel partner for some of the biggest names in Atlantic Canadian hockey:
- Halifax Mooseheads — QMJHL
- Moncton Wildcats — QMJHL
- Cape Breton Eagles — QMJHL
- Pictou County Crushers — Local hockey, world-class gear
- John Reid Memorial Tournament
- St. Francis Xavier University — AUS athletics
And it's not just Atlantic Canada — we've worked with the Edmonton Eskimos (CFL), designed pieces for the NWT Arctic Winter Games, and had our gear featured at the NHL All-Star Game alongside Wayne Gretzky.
What We Make for Teams
Every team has different needs. Some want premium fan merch for their online store. Others need locker room gear that builds team identity. We do both — and everything in between.
Custom Hats: Snapbacks, A-frames, rope hats, beanies. Embroidered, patch, or screen print. Our hat game is where it all started.
Custom Hoodies & Crewnecks: From lightweight practice layers to heavyweight 480g fleece that handles Maritime winters. Screen print, embroidery, custom labels — whatever the team needs.
Custom Tees: Heavyweight cotton tees with screen print, DTG, puff print, or embroidery. For events, tournaments, championship runs, or everyday team pride.
Outerwear: Windbreakers, quarter-zips, and anoraks. For the bench, the bus, or the post-game walk.
Why Teams Choose Apollo Over the Big Brands
We get it — Nike and Adidas exist. But here's the thing: those companies don't design custom pieces for your local hockey club. They sell you blanks from a catalog.
With Apollo, you get:
- Original design. Every piece is designed specifically for your team. Not picked from a template.
- Premium quality. The same materials and construction we use for our own retail collections and NHL player gear.
- Local understanding. We're based in Pictou, Nova Scotia. We know the communities, the culture, and what hockey means here.
- Speed and communication. You talk directly to us — not a call center. Mockups in 48 hours, production in 5-8 weeks.
How to Get Started
If your team, tournament, or league needs custom apparel, here's how it works:
- Tell us what you need. Fill out our custom apparel form or email us directly at brad@apollooriginals.com.
- We design and quote. Mockups and pricing within 48 hours. Revisions until it's perfect.
- We produce and deliver. 5-8 week turnaround. Rush options available for tournament deadlines.
Minimum order is 50 units per style. Whether it's 50 hats for a tournament or 500 pieces for a full team store — we've got you.
Ready?
Your team deserves gear that's as good as the game. Start your custom project here or hit us at brad@apollooriginals.com.
Hockey built this brand. Let us build something for your team. 🏒
— Apollo Originals, Pictou NS
