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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.
A Close-Up Look and Review of CCM's Jetspeed FT9 Pro Hockey Stick
The Jetspeed FT9 is the next level in CCM’s hybrid kick point line. We’ll take a look at how CCM has elevated one of...
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CCM Jetspeed FTW Hockey Helmet Review
The new FTW helmet is the final piece of CCM’s goal to create a full set of hockey gear designed from the ground up...
Redefining the Sport: CCM Jetspeed FTW Hockey Skates Review
CCM is back with their next addition to their skate line with the new Jetspeed FTW skates. We'll break down the skate's innovative design...
CCM Vizion Goal Stick Review
The Vizion marks CCM’s boldest goalie stick launch yet. Packed with new features like ALUPLI composite and HYPETEX, it promises durability, control, and accuracy....
CCM Jetspeed FT8 Pro Hockey Gloves Review
Hockey is a game of split-second decisions—but when overheating can fog up your focus, even elite players lose their edge. Enter next season with...
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...
CCM Jetspeed FT8 Pro Protective Equipment Review
Building on the legacy of the FT6 Pro line, the next-generation Jetspeed FT8 Pro protective equipment introduces a few targeted upgrades across each piece...
CCM Axis XF Goal Mask & Custom Mask Review
Shop all CCM Hockey → In the not-so-distant past, the process of getting a custom goalie mask began with a plaster face mold. Goaltenders...
CCM Tacks XF Pro Skate Review
CCM’s newest addition to their renowned Tacks skate family, the XF Pro, is designed for players who want to maximize power and efficiency in...
Hockey Basics: 8 Drills to Improve Your Stickhandling
Stickhandling is a crucial skill to prioritize, particularly if you want to take your game to the next level. We’ll explore the basics of...
Celebrating Women's Hockey - CCM FTW VIP Launch Party with Jessie Eldridge
Join us as we review the exciting CCM FTW Launch Party featuring PWHL star Jessie Eldridge. Celebrate the growth of women's hockey with us...
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.
CCM Jetspeed FT7 Pro Hockey Stick Review: Feel the speed, control the game
We review the CCM Jetspeed FT7 Pro stick. Unleash your potential with the CCM Jetspeed FT7 Pro stick, engineered for elite performance.
CCM Jetspeed FTW Series Review
For this season, CCM has taken a combination of the results from their research and collaboration with female hockey players to expand their equipment...
CCM Jetspeed FT6 Pro Glove Review
Are you in search of the perfect pair of hockey gloves to take your game to the next level? Look no further than the...
CCM Jetspeed FT6 Pro Protectives Review
Get ready to take your game to the next level with the latest addition to the Jetspeed family—the FT6 Pro protective line is designed...
CCM Tacks AS-V Pro Stick Review
Like with the rest of the Tacks AS-V Pro equipment series, CCM is going experimental with their new AS-V Pro hockey stick. The new...
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 are just a few of our...
CCM Ribcor Trigger 7 Pro Review
Hope that trigger finger is locked and loaded—the new Ribcor Trigger 7 is here to usher in the next generation of low kick hockey...
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,...
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...
CCM Tacks AS-V Pro Gloves Review
CCM’s Tacks line is starting anew with sleek updated graphics and exceptional performance in their next A-series gloves. The new AS-V Pro player gloves...
CCM AS-V Pro Protectives Review
CCM’s newest chapter in the Tacks saga can be best described as refined, bold, and ambitious. With a brand new graphics palette coupled with an...
CCM Jetspeed FT4 Pro Stick Review: Redefined Scoring from Anywhere
The red rocket strikes again! No longer a secret with pro snipers in the NHL, you too can be the talk of the league...
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...
CCM SuperTacks AS4 Pro Hockey Stick Review
CCM continues to lead the hockey world in terms of powerful, mid kick point hockey sticks. The Super Tacks family has always put a...
CCM JetSpeed FT4 Pro Hockey Skates Review
New for this season in the Jetspeed lineup is the FT4 Pro skate. The newest rendition of CCM's popular skate model has some legacy...
CCM Jetspeed FT4 Pro Protective Review
The Jetspeed protective series of equipment has been one of the best fitting and lightweight gear on the market, but they’ve taken lightweight another...
CCM Super Tacks X Hockey Helmet Review
This cutting edge hockey helmet is the first to feature a 3D printed interior. Crafted with NEST Tech lattice, the Super Tacks X increases...
CCM EFlex 5 Leg Pad Review: Take control of the game.
For 2021, CCM looks to build on the success of the incredibly popular EFlex 4 leg pad while updating them to compete with the...
CCM Eflex 5 Chest Protector
The new E-Flex chest protector features new design changes making it one of the best chest guards for mobility without sacrificing coverage.
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.
CCM Ribcor Trigger 6 Pro Hockey Stick Review
If the AS4 Pro makes your shot a rocket, the Trigger 6 Pro makes your release an illusion. The newest edition of the Trigger...
CCM JetSpeed FT3 Pro Stick Review
The JetSpeed FT3 Pro is the quickest, most durable CCM stick yet. This stick features technologies that will turn any shot in the offensive...
Top 5 Back To Hockey Products
Hockey's going to be a little bit different. Here are our Top 5 Products that will make getting on the ice easier and safer....
CCM Tacks 910 Helmet
The CCM Tacks 910 helmet is an impressive release. It has a ton of protective tech built into it as you’d expect for a...
CCM AS3 Pro Skate Review
The Super Tacks AS3 Pro skate brings a lot of refinement and an impressive new feature to the table for the 2020 season.
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...
CCM Tacks AS3 Pro Goal Skate Review
After releasing their first cowling-less skate last year, the Jetspeed FT2, CCM looks to further improve with the Tacks AS3 Pro goal skate. With...
CCM E-Flex 5 Goalie Stick Review
With the success of the E-Flex 4 stick under their belt, the redesigned E-Flex 5 brings innovation in construction methods and design while staying...
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...
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...
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...
CCM Ribcor 80K Skate Review
The Ribcor 80K skate is a thing of beauty. It has a clean, traditional look that quietly says it doesn’t need flashy graphics to...
CCM Ribcor Trigger 3D Hockey Stick Review
Released this past fall, the CCM Ribcor Trigger 3D is the newest member of the very popular CCM Ribcor line of sticks. Known for...
CCM Super Tacks AS1 Protective Review
The AS1 lineup improves upon the near perfect original Super Tacks, providing the elite protection the Tacks line has become known for while offering...