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Brian's G-N3Tik (G-NETik 3) Trapper and Blocker Review

the G-NETik blocker and trapper have offered maximum blocking surface and a basket-like catching performance. Let’s talk about the new G-N3Tik gloves. 

Amit P Jivani 2 min read
Bauer Nexus 1N hockey stick with blue and black design, featured for sale at TheHockeyShop.comPlayer

New Bauer Nexus 1N Stick Review

Let’s start this off with a question, did you love the Bauer Nexus 1N Stick? If you answered...

Pair of Warrior hockey sticks with colorful designs from The Hockey Shop on white backgroundPlayer

Warrior Covert Throwback Sticks Review

Warrior has hit the mark perfectly with the release of their Covert Throwback series, showing their dedication to...

Sher-Wood BPM 150 hockey stick with black and yellow design on white backgroundPlayer

Sherwood BPM 150 Stick Review

Whether you’re digging for pucks, throwing sauce, or popping bottles, the BPM 150 should be able to perform...

Warrior Ritual G2 Classic goalie chest protector arm detail from The Hockey ShopArticle

Warrior Ritual G2 Classic Pro Chest & Arms

The Ritual G2 Classic Pro simplifies Warrior’s approach to a pro level chest protector. This chesty provides you...

Bauer 1S LE hockey skate with TUUK Lightspeed blade, held in locker room at TheHockeyShop.comPlayer

Bauer Supreme 1S LE Skate Review

Are you looking for the ultimate in top end explosive power? Look no further than the Supreme 1S....

Bauer Supreme 1S LE hockey stick held by player in Bauer gloves on ice rink at The Hockey ShopPlayer

Bauer Supreme 1S LE Stick Review

An evolution has taken place within Bauer and the 1S LE brings Bauer’s best to the forefront. Let’s...

CCM Ribcor Trigger hockey stick with black and green accents on white background, TheHockeyShop.comPlayer

CCM RIBCOR Trigger Stick Review

CCM’s RIBCOR line has always been known for their ability to release the puck quickly with minimal load...

Close-up of Vaughn V7 goalie leg pads in white, black, and red at The Hockey ShopArticle

Vaughn V7 XR and XF: What’s the Difference?

Velocity 7 is here from Vaughn! Like last season’s V6 line, the V7 lineup features two different models...

Four Bauer Prodigy hockey sticks with colored accents, displayed at The Hockey ShopPlayer

Bauer Prodigy Youth Sticks Review

Choosing the right stick can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. Priced at $54.99, the Bauer Prodigy sticks provide...

Vaughn V7 goalie chest protector with red accents, available at TheHockeyShop.comArticle

Vaughn V7 XF Pro Carbon THS Spec Chest Protector

If you’re looking to get a new chest protector for next season and beyond, you ought to strongly...

CCM Jetspeed inline hockey skates with black and red boots on green floor, The Hockey ShopPlayer

CCM JetSpeed Inline Skate Review

Looking for ice-skate quality? Answer... the CCM JetSpeed inline skates. The JetSpeed boot is almost identical in terms...

Close-up of Bauer Supreme 1S goalie stick, ERGO+ grip, featured at The Hockey ShopArticle

Bauer Supreme Goal Sticks Review

Bauer continues their successful Supreme composite goal stick lineup, with the introduction of the Supreme 1S, S190, S170...