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Warrior Alpha One hockey helmet in white worn by player, side view on ice rink
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Warrior Alpha One Helmet Review

Warrior has really taken a step forward in their helmet design with the introduction of the Alpha One. With improvements in protection and fit over its predecessors, the...

Mike Ball 3 min read
Brian's Optik hockey goalie chest protector close-up at The Hockey ShopArticle

Brian’s OPTiK Chest & Arm Protector

The Custom Goal Company has made a major splash in the goalie world with their all-new OPTiK series....

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Amit P Jivani
1 min
Hockey player in CCM gear shooting puck on ice rink, showcasing TheHockeyShop equipment.Player

CCM Super Tacks AS1 Hockey Stick Review

The AS1 focuses in on two things: maximizing energy transfer and controlling the shot trajectory. We want to...

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Randy Friesen
7 min
Hockey player in Bauer gear taking a slapshot on ice rink at The Hockey ShopPlayer

2018 Bauer NEXUS 2N Pro Hockey Stick Review

Availability: In Stock now shipping. The 2018 Bauer NEXUS 2N Pro could be your new favourite stick. It...

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Mike Ball
7 min
Close-up of Bauer Supreme 2S Pro hockey stick held by goalie in black and white gear at The Hockey ShopArticle

Bauer Supreme 2S Pro Goal Stick Review

The Bauer Supreme 2S Pro goal stick is this year's flagship model from the Supreme lineup. Every season,...

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Amit P Jivani
4 min
Close-up of Bauer Supreme 2S Pro hockey skate blade, sold at TheHockeyShop.comArticle

Bauer Supreme 2S Pro Goalie Skates Review

In 2016, Bauer blew the goalie world away with their “cowling-less” goalie skate design, with the Supreme 1S...

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Port80 Admin
3 min
CCM Premier 2 goalie stick with white and silver design, available at TheHockeyShop.comArticle

CCM Premier 2 Stick Review

New for 2018, the CCM Premier 2 goal stick is the second iteration flagship composite stick for CCM....

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Amit P Jivani
2 min
Front view of Bauer Re-Akt 95 hockey helmet worn by player in black jersey at The Hockey ShopPlayer

Bauer RE-AKT 95 Helmet Review

Let’s talk about the 2018 Bauer RE-AKT 95 Hockey Helmet. The latest release from Bauer’s research and development...

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Kurt Beeken
5 min
Close-up of CCM Super Tacks AS1 hockey skate with black, white, and yellow accentsArticle

CCM AS1 Super Tacks Goalie Skate Review

The next generation of CCM’s goal skates are here: The Super Tacks AS1 goal skates. CCM is bringing...

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Amit P Jivani
2 min
Close-up of CCM Tacks goalie skate tongue with D3O foam, black carbon design, and white lacesArticle

CCM Tacks Goal Skate Review

The newest addition to the CCM goal family is the Tacks goal skate. This goal skate is designed...

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Amit P Jivani
3 min
Tendyfest 2018 banner for The Hockey Shop, promoting ultimate goalie demo day in Burnaby.Article

You're Invited to TENDYFEST - May 27, 2018

The Defining name in goalie demo days "TENDYFEST" Is Back. We assembled all the top goal manufactures and...

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Amit P Jivani
1 min
Bauer 2S Pro goalie blocker and catcher in white, navy, and red at TheHockeyShop.comArticle

Bauer 2S Pro Blocker & Trapper Review

In 2016, Bauer released the highly anticipated Supreme 1S series. While the leg pads were the main attraction...

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Amit P Jivani
2 min
Close-up of Bauer Supreme 2S Pro goalie pad in white and navy at The Hockey ShopArticle

Bauer Supreme 2S Leg Pads Review

In 2016, Bauer turned their concept OD1N goalie leg pads into a reality, with the Supreme 1S series....

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Amit P Jivani
4 min