Top Shelf: A Hockey Blog
Gear reviews, sizing guides, and everything else you need to play your best — from the team at North America's hockey superstore.
Bauer Vapor 1X Stick Reviewed
Based on the amount of questions we’ve been getting from customers in store lately, the Bauer Vapor 1X looks like it’s going to be...
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Don’t compromise... CCM Ribcor 40K Stick Reviewed
The CCM Ribcor 40K takes over where the Reebok Ribcor left off. This is a sexy looking twig. With improvements in technology from the...
Brian's G-N3Tik (G-NETik 3) Leg Pad Review
Brian's released the all new G-NETik Pro 3, A.K.A. "G-N3Tik". The G-NETik series has catered to the ‘hybrid’ style goalie, with a flexible construction...
Bauer Retailer of the Year Award 2014
It's not in our store's DNA to brag but we just had to take a moment to acknowledge something great that happened to our...
Bauer Elite Padded Compression Base Layer featuring 37.5 Technology
Bauer's new base layer compression gear has evolved. The new goalie-specific pant is a must-have for maximum protection between the pipes. It's also ideal...
Buying the right stick
Although sticks are arguably one of the most important pieces of gear for forwards, they are often overlooked by goaltenders. Have you ever walked...
Brian's G-NETik Pro 2 Leg Pads
Brian's has returned with what our staff believes is the most innovative and exciting leg pad to be released this year. With the G-NETik...
Brian's G-Netik Pro 2 Trapper & Blocker
With the G-Netik Pro 2, Brian’s set out to improve upon an already great blocker and trapper without taking away from what made it...
Speed Theory - Are you off your rocker?
There's often confusion around the subject of custom contouring. Sometimes referred to as profiling or rockering, and not to be confused with the traditional...
Improve your flow... EC3D Compression
Can compression garments make you a better player? As a beer leaguer who recently returned to the ice after nearly 6 years on the...
Bauer Retailer of the Year
Every year Bauer invites all the top hockey retailers world wide to a sunny destination for an event known as BauerWorld to unveil their...
5 Luxury Items for Your Hockey Bag
Get rid of those old tape balls and broken laces sitting in the bottom of your bag and treat yourself to some luxury accessories...
Warrior Tour – Alex Burrows Appearance
The Hockey Shop is pleased to announce that the Warrior Hockey Tour will be here for the #GetQuick Challenge on Saturday September 13th from...
Interview with CCM / Reebok Stick Category Manager Ryan Crelinsten
Last week I was lucky enough to sit down with Ryan Crelinsten, Stick Category Manager for Reebok Hockey & CCM Hockey . We swapped...
Kevin Bieksa “Meet & Greet” at The Hockey Shop
Last night at The Hockey Shop 50 lucky ticket holders and their guest had the opportunity to meet Kevin Bieksa of the Vancouver Canucks...