Malley’s Chocolates Named Official Chocolate Partner of Cleveland Monsters and Rocket Arena

CLEVELAND, OH — The Cleveland Monsters and Malley's Chocolates are joining forces in a multiyear partnership that brings one of Northeast Ohio's most recognizable treats to the city's downtown sports hub. According to a release from Rock Entertainment Group, Malley's will serve as the official chocolate partner of both the Cleveland Monsters and Rocket Arena. Fans attending games and concerts can expect to find the local brand's signature confections at various locations throughout the venue starting later this month. The debut of the partnership coincides with the Monsters' home game against the Utica Comets on Sunday, March 29. Malley's products will be stocked at the CLE/MKT concession stand on the concourse and also will be available for purchase in the arena's private suites. Fan favorites such as Malley-Oh's, the brand's chocolate-covered sandwich cookies, are expected to be a primary draw for fans looking for a snack while they watch the game. Mike Ostrowski, Rock Entertainment Group's president of franchise properties, noted that the collaboration is a way to celebrate a brand that's been embedded in the community for nearly a century. Malley's started as a small storefront on Lewis Drive in Lakewood in 1935. Founded by Albert "Mike" Malley, the company has since grown into a regional powerhouse with 18 retail locations and a massive 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility on Brookpark Road. Megan Gillum, president of Malley's Chocolates, said the move into the arena environment is a natural extension of how the brand celebrates life's moments with Clevelanders. She said the partnership allows the company to create new memories for families while supporting a local sports institution. The deal integrates Malley's into a wider portfolio of brands managed by Rock Entertainment Group, which also oversees the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Cleveland Charge. The Monsters, who serve as the American Hockey League affiliate for the Columbus Blue Jackets, have seen a surge in interest at the downtown arena recently. Integrating local culinary staples such as Malley's has become a recurring strategy for the venue to improve the atmosphere for the thousands of fans who fill the Gateway District for home games. Beyond hockey, the chocolate products will be available during several other scheduled events at Rocket Arena throughout the year. Fans interested in attending the March 29 game to be among the first to sample the new concession options can find ticket information and the full team schedule on the Cleveland Monsters website. -------------------- At Cleveland 13 News, we strive to provide accurate, up-to-date, and reliable reporting. If you spot an error, omission, or have information that may need updating, please email us at tips@cleveland13news.com. As a community-driven news network, we appreciate the help of our readers in ensuring the integrity of our reporting.