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Bauer Supreme Mach goalie leg pads and blocker on ice, hockey equipment at TheHockeyShop.com

Bauer Supreme Mach Leg Pad Review

You’ve likely seen and learned about the existence of these pads already, whether that be from sneaky NHL appearances, inside leaks, or the rather stealthy...

Katie Lakusta
Hockey goalie in green jersey using Bauer Mach Supreme goalie equipment on the ice rink.

Bauer Supreme Mach Catcher & Blocker Review

The brand new Bauer Supreme Mach catcher and blocker are set to carry us toward the future of goaltending with cybernetic graphics and unrivalled performance,...

Katie Lakusta
Hockey goalie wearing Bauer mask and gear on ice rink in front of goal net

Bauer NME ONE Goalie Mask Review

Get ready to dominate the ice with Bauer’s new NME ONE goalie mask. As the name implies, this new iteration in the NME line merges...

Katie Lakusta
Close-up of TRUE PX goalie stick with carbon fiber texture, sold at The Hockey Shop.

TRUE Catalyst PX Goalie Stick Review

The Catalyst PX is a clear step up from the first generation of Catalyst goalie sticks; its reduced weight and incredible toughness are all important...

Mike Ball
hockey player picking a hockey stick in the dressing room

Hockey Stick Breakdown—Guide to Buying a Hockey Stick

Hockey sticks are constantly changing and developing—likely the most of any hockey equipment. The Hockey Shop has a shooting room to try out sticks before you...

Katie Lakusta
Hockey player with TRUE PX stick and puck on ice rink, TheHockeyShop.com equipment

TRUE Catalyst PX Stick Review

We said last time that TRUE is constantly raising the bar with every new stick release. Just a few months ago, they came out with...

Katie Lakusta
Close-up of inline hockey skate wheel and frame detail from The Hockey Shop equipment selection

Roller Wheel Maintenance: Swapping & Rotating Inline Skate Wheels

Inline hockey and roller skating can be great ways to keep up your training and play in the spring season. But like with all equipment,...

Katie Lakusta
Flare hockey skate blades on grey background with Flare Skate Blade logo, TheHockeyShop.com

Flare Blades Review

There have been attempts in the past to craft new blades that would offer better glide, speed, feel, and ultimately performance. Despite possessing good potential...

Katie Lakusta
Warrior RM2 Pro+ hockey goalie stick with puck on ice in front of goal net

Warrior Ritual M2 Pro+ Goalie Stick Review

Warrior’s M2 Pro+ goalie stick has some rather sizable shoes to fill. With the M2 Pro+, coming in at 609g—Warrior’s lightest stick to date—and with...

Katie Lakusta
Vaughn white goalie leg pads on carpet, featured hockey equipment at TheHockeyShop.com

Vaughn SLR3 Pro Carbon Leg Pad Review

After a long wait full of leaked pictures, teasers, and pro gear sightings, the highly anticipated SLR3 Pro Carbon leg pads are finally here, and...

Katie Lakusta
Person holding white SLR3 hockey goalie blocker at The Hockey Shop equipment display

Vaughn SLR3 Pro Carbon Catcher & Blocker Review

We’ve known Vaughn was on the move for a while now—leaked pictures, teasers, and pro gear sightings have all led us to this fact. Now,...

Katie Lakusta
bauer-s22-roller-hockey-equipment

Bauer Roller Hockey 2022 Skate Collection Review

The inline hockey and skating community varies greatly in terms of skill and ambition. Whether you have a passion for competitive, high-level inline hockey, are looking...

Katie Lakusta
True PX hockey stick on ice with puck at indoor rink, TheHockeyShop.com equipment

TRUE Catalyst PX Stick Review

We said last time that TRUE is constantly raising the bar with every new stick release. Just a few months ago, they came out with...

Katie Lakusta
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