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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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CCM Phenom Goalie Gear: Leg Pad, Catcher, and Blocker Review
CCM’s new Phenom gear isn’t just smaller—it’s smarter. Built specifically for young goalies, this junior-specific line focuses on fit, comfort, and performance to help...
CCM EFlex 7.9 Leg Pad, Catcher, and Blocker Review
Discover the all-new CCM Eflex 7.9 goalie pads, featuring new Cross-Glide slide tech, a new comfort leg channel, and a redesigned glove. Our in-depth...
CCM EFlex 7 Leg Pad, Catcher, and Blocker Review
Discover the all-new CCM Eflex 7 goalie pads, featuring new Cross-Glide slide tech, Infinite Power Rebound core, and a redesigned leg channel for enhanced...
Bauer Vapor FLYLITE Leg Pads, Catcher, and Blocker Review
Explore our in-depth review of the Bauer Vapor FLYLITE goalie gear, covering key updates to the pads, glove, and blocker. Learn how the FLYLITE...
Bauer SV-Pro Leg Pads, Catcher, and Blocker Review
Explore our in-depth review of the Bauer Vapor FLYLITE goalie gear, covering key updates to the pads, glove, and blocker. Learn how the FLYLITE...
True Catalyst PX5 Review
Discover the True Catalyst PX5, the latest innovation for goalies with Diamond Glide material, upgraded design, and minor tweaks to the popular PX3.
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...
Warrior Ritual G7 Goalie Gear Review
The updated G7 line builds off the success of the G6 by incorporating several user-friendly changes inspired directly by goaltender feedback. In this 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.
Bauer Shadow Goalie Pads Review
While the Mach brought improved durability and the next evolution of their bracketing system to the already popular Ultrasonic line, the Shadow looks to...
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, the HyperLite 2 brings the Vapor...
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...
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...
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...
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....
CCM E-Flex E5.9 and E5.5 Catcher/Blocker Review
One area where CCM has always stood above the rest is in their gloves. The E5.9 and E5.5 catcher and blocker feature a couple...
CCM Eflex 5 Trapper & Blocker Review
CCM took what was great about the E-Flex 4 and made the necessary tweaks to create an even better set of gloves.
Bauer Vapor 3X Catcher & Blocker Review
One thing that Bauer has done a great job of in recent years is translating the features and feel of their pro gloves down...