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CCM Eflex 5 goalie glove and blocker in action on ice at TheHockeyShop.com rink

CCM Eflex 5 Trapper & Blocker Review

CCM took what was great about the E-Flex 4 and made the necessary tweaks to create an even better set of  gloves. ...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Vapor 3X goalie leg pads and stick on ice rink at TheHockeyShop.com

Bauer Vapor 3X Leg Pads Review

With the release of all the impressive new technologies and features in the Hyperlite pad, the midline 3X has been placed in the shadows. However,...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Vapor 3X goalie in blue and white gear blocking net on ice at The Hockey Shop rink.

Bauer Vapor 3X Catcher & Blocker Review

One thing that Bauer has done a great job of in recent years is translating the features and feel of their pro gloves down to...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Hyperlite hockey goalie with stick and pads in front of goal at The Hockey Shop rink

Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Goalie Stick Review

DURABILITY + GRIP + CONTROL = THE BEST BAUER GOALIE STICK EVER MADE. Traditionally, the Vapor line of goal sticks has lagged behind the Supreme...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Hyperlite goalie chest protector in black with yellow accents, featured by The Hockey Shop

Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Chest Protector Review

For the Hyperlite chest, Bauer wanted to keep the mobility, range of motion and lightweight construction users of the 2X Pro liked while adding more...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Hyperlite blocker in white and red, held by goalie on ice, The Hockey Shop equipment

Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Catcher & Blocker Review

When replacing a line as popular as the 2X Pro, Bauer had some big shoes to fill; with the new Hyperlite line they took what...

Chad Purdy
Warrior hockey goalie in RF1 Pro mask and white jersey from The Hockey Shop on ice rink

Warrior Ritual Goalie Masks Review

Warrior took the time to fully develop this Ritual mask line, learning from issues with other masks in order to build something capable of working...

Chad Purdy
Warrior RX3 Pro+ goalie pants hanging in hockey locker room at TheHockeyShop.com

Warrior Ritual X3 Goal Pant Review

Warrior’s pants are built like no other on the market, with a focus on coverage and mobility they’re able to offer a pant that has...

Chad Purdy
Warrior RX3 Pro+ goalie chest protector close-up, black and white padding, TheHockeyShop.com

Warrior Ritual X3 Chest Protector Review

The Ritual X3 is the first in a new line of chest guards that combines what was great about the G5 and GT2 to offer...

Chad Purdy
Warrior RX3 Pro+ goalie stick and hockey gloves on locker room bench at TheHockeyShop.com

Warrior Ritual V2 Series Goalie Sticks Review

In recent years, Warrior sticks have been a favourite among goalies of all ages and skill levels due to their light, vibration free, balanced feel....

Chad Purdy
Hockey player on ice using CCM Ribcor Trigger 6 Pro stick, promo for TheHockeyShop.com

CCM Ribcor Trigger 6 Pro Hockey Stick Review

If the AS4 Pro makes your shot a rocket, the Trigger 6 Pro makes your release an illusion. The newest edition of the Trigger line...

Katie Lakusta
Handcrafting a True goalie glove, close-up detail, TheHockeyShop.com goalie equipment

NEW TRUE Lefevre Goal: Launch details!

Embodying decades of design expertise for elite comfort and unparalleled performance, the handcrafted TRUE Hockey goalie collection has arrived. Here’s what we know so far…...

Chad Purdy
Hockey player in white helmet and gear using True Project X stick on ice, TheHockeyShop.com

True Project X Hockey Stick Review

The Project X stick is a limited edition release from True. It joins an exclusive club of limited edition high-end sticks with new tech that...

Chad Purdy
CCM Eflex5 goalie stick and pads in action on ice, hockey goalie blocking puck at TheHockeyShop.com rink.

CCM E-Flex 5 Goalie Stick Review

With the success of the E-Flex 4 stick under their belt, the redesigned E-Flex 5 brings innovation in construction methods and design while staying true...

Chad Purdy
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