Head Equipment Manager: Pittsburgh Penguins,1988-2006, Hartford Whalers, 1986-1988 & Detroit Red Wings, 1980-1986

Steve “Seve” Latin is a veteran hockey equipment manager with more than 35 years of experience at the highest levels of the sport. Over the course of his career, he has worked more than 2,200 NHL games and 688 AHL games, earning a reputation for precision, reliability, and deep technical expertise in all facets of hockey equipment operations.

 Seve’s career began in 1980 with the Detroit Red Wings, where he served as Assistant Equipment Manager and developed the foundational skills that would define his long-standing success in professional hockey. He later held an assistant role with the Hartford Whalers before being named Head Equipment Manager for the Pittsburgh Penguins from 1988 to 2006. During his tenure in Pittsburgh, Seve was an integral part of two Stanley Cup Championship teams (1990-91 and 1991-92), two Prince of Wales Trophy wins, a Presidents Trophy season, and five division championships. His responsibilities spanned all aspects of equipment operations, including ordering, logistics, inventory management, skate sharpening, locker room preparations, and training camp execution.

 During part of his tenure with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Seve served as the Eastern Representative for the Society of Professional Hockey Equipment Managers (SPHEM).

 Following his time in the NHL, Seve continued his leadership in the American Hockey League as Head Equipment Manager for the Charlotte Checkers from 2010 to 2019. He played a key role in the organization’s Calder Cup Championship during the 2018-19 season, overseeing equipment operations through both regular season and postseason competition.

 In addition to his professional team roles, Seve has been trusted with high-profile international and special event assignments. He served as Head Equipment Manager for Team USA at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, where the team earned a silver medal, as well as for Team USA at the Canada Cup and World Championships. His expertise also includes managing equipment for the NHL All-Star Game, international tours across Europe and Russia featuring NHL players, and elite invitational games.

 In recent years, Seve has brought his expertise to both league and entrepreneurial roles. He serves as Equipment Manager for 3ICE, 3-on-3 hockey, overseeing all equipment-related operations for the summer league. He is also owner of Seve’s Skate Sharpening, a specialized small business focused on precision skate sharpening and equipment maintenance, serving players of all levels.

 Known throughout the hockey community for his attention to detail, consistency, and professionalism, Steve “Seve” Latin’s career reflects a lifelong commitment to the sport and the behind-the-scenes excellence that enables elite performance on the ice.