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Bauer HyperLite2 Goalie Pads: Long-term Review
New for 2023, Bauer released the successor to their ever-popular Vapor Hyperlite line. Through new features and technology,...
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Bauer AG5NT Goal Stick Review
Bauer continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in a stick with their new AG5NT goal...
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The New Bauer Vapor Hyperlite 2 Stick: An In-Depth Gear Review
In this review, we explore the features of the reimagined Bauer Vapor Hyperlite 2, a stick that promises...
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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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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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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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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...
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Bauer Supreme Mach Catcher & Blocker Review
The brand new Bauer Supreme Mach catcher and blocker are set to carry us toward the future of...