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CCM RBZ hockey stick blade with logo on white background at TheHockeyShop.com

CCM RBZ Revolution Stick Review

The new CCM RBZ Revolution aims to deliver the next generation of shooting performance. The RBZ Revolution brings about many new changes unseen before on...

Chad Purdy
Close-up of CCM hockey helmet with clear visor, available at The Hockey Shop.

The New CCM Visor Review

Having excellent vision on the ice is something some players are born with, but if you’re one of the few who would like to increase...

Chad Purdy
Hockey player in Bauer Nexus shoulder pads sitting in locker room at The Hockey Shop

Bauer 1N Protective Review

If you’re in the market for top-end gear with that classic fit, the Nexus 1N lineup would be your perfect match. We get our hands...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Supreme Matrix hockey skates on player, blue pants, hockey stick, The Hockey Shop

Bauer Supreme Matrix Skate Review

The 2016 Supreme Matrix skate is available exclusively at Source for Sports stores and is packed full of pro level features. The Matrix is built...

Chad Purdy
Warrior Covert black hockey glove close-up, available at TheHockeyShop.com

Warrior Covert QRL Gloves Review

The QRL could be the ultimate glove in terms of protection, fit, and feel and Warrior claims that it is currently the lightest, most mobile...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Nexus 1N hockey skate on white background, available at The Hockey Shop

Bauer Nexus 1N Skate Review

The final revamp to the Bauer skate lineup comes to the Nexus. The Nexus 1N still provides that classic, wider fit you’ve come to expect,...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Supreme 1S goalie chest protector worn in hockey locker room at TheHockeyShop.com

Bauer Supreme 1S Chest and Goal Pants Review

Along with the release of Bauer’s highly anticipated OD1N project comes the rest of the Supreme 1S line. The Bauer’s Supreme 1S chest & arm...

Chad Purdy
Warrior goalie sticks variety displayed on table at The Hockey Shop, featuring Pro and Lite models.

Warrior Swagger Stick Collection

If you’re in the market for some new lumber, we have brought in four of Warrior’s newest Swagger sticks. The Swagger Pro, Pro LTE, STR...

Chad Purdy
CCM YFlex goalie pads and sticks in locker room at The Hockey Shop

CCM YFlex Goal Series Review

Do you have a young one whose biggest dream is to play against their idol one day? Well, CCM has designed a new YFlex youth...

Chad Purdy
Black CCM hockey helmet on locker room bench, hockey equipment at TheHockeyShop.com

CCM FitLITE 3DS Helmet Review

If you’re in the market for a new helmet, give the 3DS a look, it provides an excellent custom fit, and utilizes state of the...

Chad Purdy
Pair of black and yellow CCM hockey skates on locker room floor at The Hockey Shop

New CCM Super Tacks Skate Review

If CCMs goal was to design a skate with superior fit, and unheard of performance, then they certainly succeeded. With its 360-degree anatomical design, the...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Vapor 1X hockey shoulder pads with CURV composite, black and gray protective gear

Bauer Vapor 1X Protective Review

The Bauer Vapor 1X protective gear looks to be packed full of features and have gone the extra mile to revamp, update, and outright break...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Supreme hockey skate with white laces, black boot, and Tuuk blade on white background

Bauer Supreme 1S Hockey Skate Review

Bauer’s use of their new technology to construct the Supreme 1S is a home run as it looks to maximize the performance of the user....

Chad Purdy
Close-up of Bauer Supreme 1S hockey skate at The Hockey Shop, displaying detailed blade and laces.

Bauer Supreme 1S Goal Skates Review

For many years now, Bauer has continually been the company ahead of the curve, when it comes to goalie skates. Their biggest changes were seen...

Chad Purdy
Warrior G3 goalie leg pad in action on ice, featured by The Hockey Shop

Warrior Ritual G3 Custom Leg Pad Review

Warrior’s Ritual series has always been different. There isn’t a better way to describe it. Many questions have been asked, over the years, and have...

Chad Purdy
Warrior G3 goalie blocker and trapper gloves on net, hockey gear at TheHockeyShop.com

Warrior Ritual G3 Custom Blocker & Trapper Review

The Ritual G3 blocker keeps a similar lightweight design as the G2, weighing in at 1.85 lbs. At first glance, the G3 blocker has a...

Chad Purdy
CCM Quicklite hockey shin guard worn in locker room with hockey gear at TheHockeyShop.com

CCM QuickLite Shin Guards Review

The QuickLite shin guards introduce a new fit that’s snug and tapered to give you extra control. The design and look of this shin pad...

Chad Purdy
Hockey player wearing CCM Quicklite shoulder and elbow pads from The Hockey Shop

CCM QuickLite Elbow Pad Review

CCM decided to test out some new design elements with the QuickLite elbow pad. The successful three-piece design seen on the RBZ elbow pad is...

Chad Purdy
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