Redzone Cases started in March 2016. I had just upgraded to an iPhone 6 and was tired of plain black cases. As a huge hockey fan, I wanted something that showed my passion for the game. I could find basketball and football cases, but nothing for hockey, so I decided to create my own.
Within a week, I had my first design finished (Patrick Kane), found a manufacturer, and began promoting on Instagram. On March 12th, 2016, at 8:00 PM, the store officially opened. But at 7:57 PM, three minutes before launch, we already had our first sale. Not for one case, but two. It was an unforgettable start.
From day one, I knew I wanted to take Redzone Cases beyond a hobby. Licensing was the goal. I wanted to do this the right way. In 2018, I reached out to both the MLBPA and NHLPA. The MLBPA responded right away and loved the concept. Within weeks, Redzone Cases became officially licensed by the Major League Baseball Players Association. That moment changed everything. I left my job and went all in.
In 2019, the NHLPA joined as well, and we have not looked back since.
To this day, I am still running Redzone Cases on my own and I am proud of it. Why? Because every order, every question, every piece of feedback comes directly to me. If you have an issue, I will make it right. If you have a request, I will listen. This is not some big faceless company, it is personal.
At the end of the day, my mission is simple: to make sure you have the best possible experience at RedzoneCases.com. Whether you are buying your first case or just checking us out, I am grateful you are here.
I never imagined this would become my full-time job, but I would not trade it for anything.
Matt MacMillan
Founder