After launching a successful line pf clothing line wiith Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Hockey League (NHL) has partnered with actress and G-III Apparel Group (NASD-GIII) to begin offering an NHL version of the TOUCH – by Alyssa Milano clothing line.

TOUCH – by Alyssa Milano is a unique women’s fashion apparel line designed for the female fan. The high-end brand blends fashion and function and will become an addition to the NHL’s current women apparel offering in early February.

The missy contemporary-targeted collection will consist of outerwear, sets, fashion tops, denim and dresses, as well as other key items. The apparel will be designed using high quality fabrics and body-contouring silhouettes. The TOUCH – by Alyssa Milano NHL collection will be available on Shop.NHL.com, NHL arena team stores and at select retail throughout the United States and Canada.

"I am really excited about TOUCH's partnership with the National Hockey League,” said Alyssa Milano. “I am looking forward to giving female hockey fans fashion apparel as unique and special as the sport they love."

As part of the introduction to her new NHL line, Alyssa Milano will attend the 2008 NHL All-Star Weekend celebration in Atlanta and participate in a host of activities. First, Alyssa will join Taylor Kitsch, star of NBC’s television series “Friday Night Lights,” to emcee the Verizon Wireless / NHL Rockin’ Skate 2008, Presented by Upper Deck on Saturday, Jan. 26 at Philips Arena.

Immediately following the NHL Rockin’ Skate, Alyssa Milano will make a special appearance at the Atlanta Thrashers’ Team Gear store to sign autographs. The autograph session, expected to begin at 12:15 p.m. EST on Saturday, Jan. 26, also will feature select NHL/TOUCH apparel available for purchase. Only those who have tickets to the NHL Rockin’ Skate will be able to access the Thrashers’ Team Gear store for this autograph session. Tickets, which range from $10 to $30, are available on-line at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 404-249-6400.

“High fashion and team loyalty come together in the TOUCH clothing line,” said Brian Jennings, NHL Executive Vice President Marketing. “We are thrilled to offer this exciting line of apparel to our female fans and look forward to Alyssa's appearance at the 2008 NHL All-Star Weekend in Atlanta.”

To see information on Milano's baseball TOUCH related apparel, see the following on The Biz of Baseball:

• Alyssa Milano and MLB to Launch Line of Headwear
• MLB and Alyssa Milano to Launch Fan Fashion Jewelry
• MLB Properties to Get Behind Alyssa Milano Apparel Line

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