Hailing from the burbs of Boston Massachusetts, meet Tony Achille, the driving force behind this goal-getter garb. Tony’s journey embodies resilience, determination, and the power of never giving up on your dreams - even when the odds are against you. Tony's path to Division I college hockey was anything but smooth as ice. A cancer diagnosis during his freshman year of high school could have checked his ambitions out of the rink, but Tony's unwavering grit propelled him forward, ultimately landing him a spot in 2023 on the Arizona State University men's hockey team.

In 2020, Tony founded Mission 16 as a way to pay it forward to the organizations that supported him through his toughest moments. The name "Mission 16" symbolizes Tony's own mission to overcome obstacles, serve as a Captain of hope for others, and honor the number 16 that he proudly wore throughout his youth and junior hockey career.

Without further ado, welcome to Mission 16, the ultimate destination for hockey enthusiasts seeking top-notch hockey apparel with a touch of heart, humor, and the harsh realities that come with the game we love… HOCKEY! 

Mission 16 is proud to donate a portion of all sales back to the cancer community that gave so much hope and happiness to Tony throughout his treatment for Hodgkins Lymphoma. Until there’s a cure, this is our MISSION!

Our signature hashtag on our hockey apparel #WhatsYourMission, is a reminder that everyone has a purpose not just in hockey but in life, or as we call it... a MISSION.

Oftentimes you can’t see that purpose until you are faced with adversity or even failure. Success comes from challenges. When you find your positive purpose and use it to inspire others, thats your MISSION.

Our MISSION to give back to the patients and their families in the cancer community is made possible with each Mission 16 hockey apparel purchase you make!