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Black hockey skates covered in snow outdoors, winter scene, The Hockey Shop equipment

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...

Katie Lakusta
Assorted NHL team logo hats on display at The Hockey Shop, hockey fan merchandise collection

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 are just a few of our favourites...

Katie Lakusta
Hockey player in black Bauer gear holding a stick on an indoor ice rink, TheHockeyShop.com

Bauer AG5NT Stick Review

Bauer’s had a strong year with the release of the Mach, SYNC, and KONEKT equipment—but their mission is far from over. You’ll notice on the side...

Katie Lakusta
CCM hockey gloves, stick, and puck on ice rink at The Hockey Shop

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 many achievements of workers fighting for a...

Katie Lakusta
Hockey player in Bauer gear and CCM socks holding Trigger 7 Pro stick on ice rink TheHockeyShop.com

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 next generation of low kick hockey sticks...

Katie Lakusta
Bauer hockey sticks and skates in locker room at TheHockeyShop.com

Bauer Nexus SYNC Stick Review

Bauer's Nexus series has always been known for its incredible balance and ability to use creative tech efficiently. Successor to the highly renowned Nexus Geo,...

Katie Lakusta
Bauer Konekt goalie skate with green goalie pad on ice, hockey equipment at TheHockeyShop.com

Bauer KONEKT Goalie Skate Review

As neat as the skate may already look on paper, those leaked photos don’t do the Bauer KONEKT justice. We were lucky enough to get...

Katie Lakusta
Player lacing up True Catalyst 9 ice hockey skates in locker room at The Hockey Shop

TRUE Catalyst 9 Skate Review

TRUE has spent years studying skates through their previous TF series and custom skates—and now, they are in a position to provide one of the...

Katie Lakusta
Close-up of a hockey player in Bauer shorts, orange pants, True gloves, holding HZRDUS PX stick

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 their lightest stick yet, the HZRDUS PX. HZRDUS...

Katie Lakusta
Close-up of Bauer Vapor Hyperlite senior hockey glove in black from The Hockey Shop

Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Glove Review

If you were anything like me, you were likely wondering what Bauer’s Vapor Hyperlite series would look like in a glove—and how its features and...

Katie Lakusta
Bauer Hyperlite hockey shoulder pads worn by player, premium protective gear from The Hockey Shop

Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Protectives Review

If your style is more evasion and less on power, then the Hyperlite gear is the perfect set for you. No longer is the Hyperlite...

Katie Lakusta
Person holding Bauer Mach hockey skate, close-up view, TheHockeyShop.com equipment selection

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 power and speed: the Supreme Mach elite-level...

Katie Lakusta
Hockey net with CCM branding, stick, and pucks on ice at The Hockey Shop

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 important event in many aboriginal cultures) and...

Katie Lakusta
CCM Axis 2 goalie leg pads in white, navy, and gold at hockey rink, The Hockey Shop

CCM Axis 2 Leg Pad Review

The original Axis may have been a test drive for CCM and what they could do with stiff pads—and now with the Axis 2, we’ve...

Katie Lakusta
CCM goalie blocker and catcher gloves on bench, hockey equipment at The Hockey Shop

CCM Axis 2 Catcher & Blocker Set Review

Prepare for a revolution; the Axis line from CCM is back in one of the biggest updates to a gear line yet, starting with the...

Katie Lakusta
Brian's white, red, and black goalie pads, blocker, and catcher on black background

Brian's G-NETik X5 Goalie Gear Review

For 2022, Brian's is making it easier for goalies of all skill levels to get in the game and bump up their play in the...

Katie Lakusta
Close-up of CCM Tacks AS-V Pro senior hockey glove in black and gold with D3O protection.

CCM Tacks AS-V Pro Gloves Review

CCM’s Tacks line is starting anew with sleek updated graphics and exceptional performance in their next A-series gloves. The new AS-V Pro player gloves combine...

Katie Lakusta
Hockey player wearing CCM AS-V protective gear and blue pants on locker room bench at The Hockey Shop

CCM AS-V Pro Protectives Review

CCM’s newest chapter in the Tacks saga can be best described as refined, bold, and ambitious. With a brand new graphics palette coupled with an Anatomical...

Katie Lakusta
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