Cizzle Brands Partners with NHL MVP Nathan MacKinnon and USA Hockey to Launch Two New Iconic Flavours of CWENCH Hydration(TM); Announces Results of Annual General Meeting

Executive Summary
- Cizzle Brands announced the launch of two new CWENCH Hydration™ flavours – Golden Berry (in partnership with NHL star Nathan MacKinnon) and Miracle On Ice™ (licensed from USA Hockey).
- The flavours are positioned as limited‑time offerings aimed at athletes and fans, featuring “6+ electrolytes, zero sugar” formulation and targeting expanded distribution in North American grocery, convenience and specialty channels.
- Shareholders approved all items at the 2026 Annual General Meeting, including re‑appointment of MNP LLP as outside auditor and election of seven directors, with 37.973% of shares represented.
Key Details
- Product Launch
- New SKUs: Golden Berry (collaboration with Nathan MacKinnon) and Miracle On Ice™ (licensed from USA Hockey).
- Flavour profiles: Golden Berry – bold, sweet‑tart; Miracle On Ice™ – cherry, citrus, blue raspberry “red‑white‑and‑blue” burst.
- Both marketed as limited‑time offerings (LTO) within the CWENCH Hydration portfolio.
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Formulation highlights: 6+ electrolytes, zero sugar, athlete‑centric focus; already available in thousands of stores across Canada, the U.S., and Europe.
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Partnerships
- Miracle On Ice™ created under license from Miracle On Ice, LLC and in collaboration with USA Hockey (referencing the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” Olympic victory).
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Golden Berry developed with input from NHL superstar Nathan MacKinnon to honor his performance mindset.
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Annual General Meeting (AGM) Results
- Held: Tuesday, January 21, 2026.
- Shareholder participation: 37.973% of issued and outstanding common shares voted in person or by proxy.
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All resolutions passed unanimously:
- Election of directors – John Celenza, Geoff Bedford, Michael Doolan, Nunziato Fattore, Lauri Holomis, Ndamukong Suh.
- Re‑appointment of MNP LLP as outside auditors.
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Quotes
- “Golden Berry and Miracle On Ice™ represent our commitment to innovation and athlete‑centered product experiences,” said John Celenza, Founder, Chairman & CEO.
Notable Quotes
“With Golden Berry, we teamed up with Nathan because his work ethic and dedication define championship mentality. Miracle On Ice™ is a tribute to a defining moment in sports history and to the athletes and fans chasing their next breakthrough.” – John Celenza, Founder, Chairman & CEO
Materiality Assessment: Non‑Material – Positive (product flavour introductions and routine AGM approvals are positive but not expected to have a material impact on financial results).