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Brian's Optik white and black goalie blocker and catcher from The Hockey Shop
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Brian's OPTiK Pro Trapper & Blocker Review

The OPT1K blocker and trapper are the perfect ensemble of Brian’s craftsmanship and innovation. From the entirely new design, to the vast selection of custom options and materials,...

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Brian's Optik white and black goalie leg pads from The Hockey Shop, close-up viewArticle

Brian's OPTiK Pro Leg Pad Review

The OPT1K leg pads are the perfect ensemble of Brian’s craftsmanship and innovation. From the chassis that works...

Bauer 1X Lite hockey stick with carbon fiber blade on white background at TheHockeyShop.comPlayer

Bauer Vapor 1X Lite Stick Review

The new Bauer Vapor 1X Lite comes to the market with a truly new technology in carbon layering....

Close-up of black and white CCM goalie blocker and catcher, hockey equipment at TheHockeyShop.comArticle

CCM E3.9 Source Exclusive vs Stock Version

This year, we are proud to offer the CCM Extreme Flex E3.9 leg pads, trappers and blockers. More...

CCM Ribcor Trigger 2 composite hockey stick blade with checkerboard patternPlayer

CCM RIBCOR Trigger 2 Stick Review 2017

The 2017 Ribcor Trigger² stick features a new improved taper to ease of loading and the quickness of...

Vaughn Ventus chest protector hockey gear in grey and black, TheHockeyShop.com product photoArticle

Vaughn SLR Pro Carbon Chest & Arm Protector Review

August 8th, 2017 - The Ventus SLR Pro Carbon combines carbon fiber, multi-density foams, and Vaughn’s craftsmanship to...

Warrior Alpha QX hockey stick with black carbon fiber blade on white backgroundPlayer

Warrior Alpha QX Composite Stick Review

August 3, 2017 - I was able to get my hands on the QX early and give it...

CCM Ribcor 70K black hockey skate product photo, sold at The Hockey ShopPlayer

CCM RIBCOR 70K Skate Review

July 12, 2017 - This is not just a slightly newer Ribcor with a fresh coat of paint...

Bauer Supreme 1S hockey stick blade with yellow graphics, available at The Hockey ShopPlayer

2017 Bauer Supreme 1S Stick Review

I'm always impressed when I see truly new technologies brought to market. That's what caught my attention with...

Person holding CCM Super Tacks hockey stick on ice rink at The Hockey ShopPlayer

CCM Super Tacks 2.0 Stick Review

Riding on the success of the Super Tacks stick, CCM has produced a worthy successor to their sniper’s...

Bauer Vapor 1X hockey skate black red white, The Hockey Shop equipmentPlayer

2017 Bauer Vapor 1X Skates Review

Make no mistake, as sexy as this new Vapor 1X skate looks, it’s performance straddles the brainy innovation...

Brian's Gnetik 8 white and black goalie pads, blocker, and catcher from The Hockey ShopArticle

Review the 2017 Brian's G-NETik 8.0 Series

The G-NETik series is catered to the hybrid-style goalie, who prefers a more flexible pad that follows their...

Bauer Reakt 200 black hockey helmet with chin strap, sold by The Hockey ShopPlayer

Bauer Re-Akt 200 Helmet Review

For 2017, Bauer has launched the newest model in their helmet line up, the RE-AKT 200. It features...