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Remembrance Day - History of Hockey and Those Lost to War
On November 11, Canada joins many other countries among the Commonwealth and others to celebrate our veterans and reflect on the many soldiers and people lost in conflict....
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The Hockey Shop's Black Friday Buying Guide
The Hockey Shop has some big hockey sales this Black Friday for some of our highest-end gear. Here...
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Bauer AG5NT Stick Review
Bauer’s had a strong year with the release of the Mach, SYNC, and KONEKT equipment—but their mission is...
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Labour Day - 4 Labour Movements that Shook the World of Hockey
On September 5th, Canada and the USA celebrate Labour Day, where we take the time to celebrate the...
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CCM Ribcor Trigger 7 Pro Review
Hope that trigger finger is locked and loaded—the new Ribcor Trigger 7 is here to usher in the...
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Bauer Nexus SYNC Stick Review
Bauer's Nexus series has always been known for its incredible balance and ability to use creative tech efficiently....
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Bauer KONEKT Goalie Skate Review
As neat as the skate may already look on paper, those leaked photos don’t do the Bauer KONEKT...
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TRUE Catalyst 9 Skate Review
TRUE has spent years studying skates through their previous TF series and custom skates—and now, they are in...
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TRUE HZRDUS PX Hockey Stick Review
No stick in history has ever been this light—until now. TRUE takes “effortless” to the next level with...
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Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Glove Review
If you were anything like me, you were likely wondering what Bauer’s Vapor Hyperlite series would look like...
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Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Protectives Review
If your style is more evasion and less on power, then the Hyperlite gear is the perfect set...
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Bauer Supreme Mach Skate Review
Before, Ultrasonic and Hyperlite contended as Bauer’s top-of-the-line skates. Now, Bauer is ascending to their newest generation of...
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National Indigenous Peoples Day - A History of Canadian Indigenous Peoples and Hockey
On June 21, Canada celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day—a day where we observe the summer solstice (a very...