About Pro-Tected
Our Story
Currently, in his 29th season as Head Athletic Trainer, Ray Barile is the longest-tenured athletic trainer in the National Hockey League. He also most recently served the U.S. Men’s National Team as a Head Athletic Trainer at the 2016 NHL World Cup. He has also served as Head Athletic Trainer for the U.S. men’s National Team at the 1998 & 2002 Winter Olympic Games, the 1993 & 2006 IIHF Men’s World Championships, and the 1994 & 1995 IIHF World Junior Championships – among many other high-caliber global hockey tournaments.
Our Mission
At Pro-Tected, our mission is to redefine sports safety in the world by crafting cutting-edge neck and wrist guards designed in collaboration with top-tier global medical equipment manufacturers, National Hockey League (NHL) medical experts, and clothing and accessory designers. Committed to the well-being of players at every level, our innovative slash guards combine advanced technology with the latest insights from elite medical professionals. We strive to provide a superior level of protection, ensuring that athletes can pursue their passion for the game with confidence, knowing that their safety is our top priority. At Pro-Tected, we're not just making slash guards; we're advancing the standard of care in sports safety.
Our Manufacturing
[Production Partner] owns multiple factories across the globe and has 25 years of manufacturing medical devices & sports medical equipment for the National Hockey League, National Football League, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Union Cycliste Internationale, and the U.S. Olympic Ski Team. They have certifications from the USFDA, European CE, Australian TGA, and Health Canada, as well as compliance in many other markets such as South Africa, South America, India, and Israel.