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Hockey goalie in CCM Axis gear on ice in front of net at TheHockeyShop.com rink

CCM Axis A1.9 Leg Pad Review

To ring in 2020, CCM introduces the new Axis line and moves away from Lefevre and the Premier line. Along with the Axis, CCM introduces...

Mike Ball
Hockey goalie in CCM Axis gear making a save on ice, TheHockeyShop.com branding visible.

CCM Axis 1.9 Blocker & Trapper Review

After taking the new A1.9 series from CCM out on the ice, read our take on the step down from the Pro level Axis model. The A1.9...

Mike Ball
Bauer UltraSonic black and white goalie leg pads, hockey equipment at TheHockeyShop.com

Bauer Ultrasonic Leg Pad First Look Review

New locked in knee block, new strapping top to bottom, adjusted flex profiles, and multiple new custom options. Check out our first look review from...

Mike Ball
Bauer Ultrasonic goalie blocker and trapper gloves in black and white, The Hockey Shop

Bauer Ultrasonic Catcher & Blocker First Look Review

A question that gets asked a lot in the goal equipment world is, how do you improve on a winning formula?  The Bauer 2S Pro...

Chad Purdy
CCM Axis goalie blocker with black, yellow, and silver design on ice at The Hockey Shop

CCM Axis Catcher & Blocker On-Ice Review

CCM brings us the all-new Axis catch glover and blocker. This new line brings in a ton of major improvements and features to bring out...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Nexus ADV hockey stick blade with green accents and marketing tagline, TheHockeyShop.com

Bauer Nexus ADV Hockey Stick First Look Review

Here's what you need to know about this revolutionary new stick. The Nexus ADV just redefined what a hockey stick looks like. Weighing in at...

Chad Purdy
TRUE Dynamic 9 Pro SR white hockey helmet with chin strap, TheHockeyShop.com

True Dynamic 9 Helmet Review

TRUE’s first entry into the protective category of helmets introduces the Dynamic 9 Pro to us. The Dynamic 9 Pro has some unique features we...

Chad Purdy
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