Perani's Hockey World is a retail chain founded by

Bob Perani Robert "Bob" F. Perani (August 7, 1942 – April 15, 2012) was a professional ice hockey goaltender for the Flint Generals in the International Hockey League. He was also the founder of Perani's Hockey World sports retail chain in 1976, and own ...

in 1976. They specialize in ice hockey. Indoor, outdoor and street hockey, and also lacrosse. With a main office in

Flint, Michigan Flint is the largest city and seat of Genesee County, Michigan, United States. Located along the Flint River, northwest of Detroit, it is a principal city within the region known as Mid Michigan. At the 2020 census, Flint had a population of 8 ...

, Perani's has 19 stores in North America, with 9 locations in Michigan, 5 in Ohio, 3 in Tennessee and one each in Pennsylvania, Indiana. Perani's Hockey World owns the naming rights to

Perani Arena and Event Center The Dort Financial Center (originally IMA Sports Arena and formerly Perani Arena and Event Center) is a sports, entertainment and convention venue located in Flint, Michigan, United States. It opened in 1969 and is the home of the Flint Firebirds ...

in Flint, home of the

Flint Firebirds The Flint Firebirds are a major junior ice hockey team based in Flint, Michigan. The team plays home games at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center, and operates as a member of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). The team began play for the 2 ...

, a Junior ice hockey team based in Flint, Michigan. The Firebirds play in the Ontario Hockey League.

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Official website
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