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CCM Axis XF Goal Mask & Custom Mask Review

In the not-so-distant past, the process of getting a custom goalie mask began with a plaster face mold. Goaltenders would encapsulate their faces with plaster...

Cedric Hastings
CCM XF Goalie Gear Review

CCM Axis XF Goalie Pads: Improved Fit, Enhanced Rebounds.

Discover the CCM Axis XF line: goalie gear with enhanced performance, fit, and protection. Updated pads, catcher, and blocker for ultimate agility and control. ...

Cedric Hastings
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
Hockey goalie in full CCM gear with stick, pads, and helmet, posing on ice for The Hockey Shop

CCM Axis Goal Pads on-ice Review

To ring in the new decade, CCM brings us the all-new Axis line of equipment. This line not only waves goodbye to Premier but also...

Chad Purdy
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
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