Top Shelf: A Hockey Blog

Gear Reviews, Guides & Hockey Culture

Bauer Vapor hockey stick close-up with silver, red, and black graphics, The Hockey Shop
Player

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 a hot seller (Release...

Above Market Collaborator 3 min read
Close-up of CCM Ribcor hockey stick blade, black with neon yellow, on white backgroundPlayer

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....

Brian's GNetik ice hockey goalie pads with black, white, and yellow design at TheHockeyShop.comArticle

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’...

The Hockey Shop staff group photo in store with hockey skates wall displayArticle

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...

Hockey player wearing Bauer compression shirt with protective padding, sold at TheHockeyShop.comArticle

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...

Close-up of assorted hockey sticks from top brands at TheHockeyShop.comArticle

Buying the right stick

Although sticks are arguably one of the most important pieces of gear for forwards, they are often overlooked...

Brian's GNETIK Pro IV black goalie blocker pad at TheHockeyShop.comArticle

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...

Brian's Kinetik white and red hockey goalie gloves and blocker close-up from The Hockey ShopArticle

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...

Hockey skate blade being sharpened at The Hockey Shop, skate maintenance equipment visiblePlayer

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...

Hockey player in locker room putting on socks with skates and gear beside bench at The Hockey ShopPlayer

Improve your flow... EC3D Compression

Can compression garments make you a better player? As a beer leaguer who recently returned to the ice...

The Hockey Shop staff group photo in front of hockey skates displayPlayer

Bauer Retailer of the Year

Every year Bauer invites all the top hockey retailers world wide to a sunny destination for an event...

Hockey player carrying large hockey equipment bag and sticks in rainy parking lotPlayer

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...

Hockey event photo of three smiling people in front of Warrior equipment banner at TheHockeyShop.comPlayer

Warrior Tour – Alex Burrows Appearance

The Hockey Shop is pleased to announce that the Warrior Hockey Tour will be here for the #GetQuick...