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Brian's Optik 2 Pro Leg Pad Review
After the success of the original Optik series from 2017, this year Brian’s improves on much loved features while also borrowing technology from their recent G-Netik 4 pads....
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Brian's Optik 2 Pro Trapper/Blocker Review
Read our review of Brian's Optik 2 Pro trapper and blocker. If you were a fan of the...
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2019 Warrior Alpha DX Hockey Stick Review
New for 2019, the Elite level Warrior Alpha DX Grip Senior Hockey Stick is a forgivable, quick release...
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Warrior Alpha DX Protective Review
Availability: In Stock - now shipping. Building off of 2017’s Alpha QX protective line, Warrior aims to continue...
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Bauer Re-Akt 150 Helmet Review
Availability: In Stock - now shipping. We knew the Bauer team had something remarkable up their sleeves when...
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TENDYFEST 2019 RECAP
It was great day to be a goalie. You know what I mean if you were able to...
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Bauer Vapor 2X Pro Senior Hockey Skate Review
With a focus on improved fit and out of the box comfort, head turning graphics, and a boatload...
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Warrior Fantom QRE Hockey Stick Review
The Warrior Fantom QRE stick is ridiculous. Ridiculously light. Ridiculous pop. And ridiculously sexy. The Fantom was originally exclusive...
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Warrior GT2 Pro Chest Protector Review
To round out Warriors GT2 line comes the new and improved GT2 pro chest protector, with added protection,...
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CCM E4.9 Blocker and Trapper Review
CCM makes minor improvements to their mitts to round out the new Eflex 4 line and trickling down...
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Warrior RX2 Pro Goal Pant Review
The Warrior Ritual X2 pro goal pants touch on areas that needed improvement without changing the pants too...
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CCM E4.9 & E4.5 Leg Pad Review
CCM has released the 4th Extreme Flex pad series, with the new E4.9 as their performance pad and...
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Bauer Vapor 2X Pro Goal Pant Review
If it's not broke don't fix it, that's what they say right? Well that's just what Bauer has...