Safe & Green Holdings Corp. announced a strategic partnership with Bearcat Academy and Ice Hockey Innovations, which collectively operate a competitive youth hockey organization in the midst of national growth. The partnership seeks to capitalize on Safe & Green Holdings' expertise in sustainable and modular construction, as well as Bearcat Academy's leadership in youth and junior hockey programs, to create an expansive hockey footprint in strategically important cities throughout the United States.

The initial focus will be on building the location, along with program development in the Greater Hartford region of Connecticut. This area is deeply entrenched in the sport, located directly between Boston and New York's NHL teams and home to some of the nation's most promising youth players. Ice Hockey Innovations and Bearcat Academy's focus is on bringing novel and exclusive tools and ideology to the game of hockey, providing the nation's elite players with unique opportunities to thrive, while also creating programs to advance skills in developing players.

Safe & Green Holdings has extensive experience working with other national sports organizations, including the NBA. Youth hockey has demonstrated consistent growth, topping 30% across various age groups(1), driving demand for new facilities and programs across the country. Ice Hockey Innovation and Bearcat Academy have been searching for a partner that can accommodate their rapid expansion, while focusing on sustainable and efficient development practices.