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Gear reviews, sizing guides, and everything else you need to play your best — from the team at North America's hockey superstore.
Brian's Iconik 2 Leg Pad, Catcher, and Blocker Review
The Brian’s Iconik 2 goalie gear builds on the success of the original Iconik line with subtle but meaningful upgrades. Featuring a new single-strap...
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Brian's Optik 4 Review
For decades, Brian’s has been a go-to name in goalie gear, known for its innovative designs and Canadian-made quality. This November, they launched the...
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...
Brian's Optik 2 Chest Protector Review
From the first time I tried it on, I knew Brian’s had a winner. Let’s take a closer look at what's changed from the...
Brian's Optik 2 Pro Leg Pad Review
After the success of the original Optik series from 2017, this year Brian’s improves on much loved features while also borrowing technology from their...
Brian's Optik 2 Pro Trapper/Blocker Review
Read our review of Brian's Optik 2 Pro trapper and blocker. If you were a fan of the original Optik, find out what changed...
Brians Optik 9.0 Review
A year and a half since the release of the Optik pro series, Brian’s has finally brought the performance version of the leg pad...