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Close-up of CCM Quicklite hockey pants padding at TheHockeyShop.com locker room

CCM QuickLite Pants Review

With a completely new fit, the QuickLite design theme is seen on the pants as well. The QuickLite comes standard with an adjustable length option....

Amit P Jivani
Hockey player putting on CCM shin guards in locker room with equipment bag, helmets, and skates

CCM QuickLite Protective Reviewed

The evolution of CCM’s RBZ series continues with the new QuickLite protective lineup. CCM has delivered an enhanced fit and increased protection with the new...

Amit P Jivani
CCM Quicklite hockey glove close-up, black and red, at TheHockeyShop.com equipment store

CCM QuickLite Hockey Gloves Review

The new QuickLite glove is based off the design of the Reebok 30K glove. It has an improved fit with a tapered fit in the...

Amit P Jivani
CCM Premier Plus goalie stick held on ice by hockey goalie in red and white gear

CCM Premier Goal Sticks

It’s a new era for CCM hockey, as they are releasing their first Premier line under their name. So, along with the new pads, gloves...

Amit P Jivani
Close-up of CCM Ribcor Prolite G stainless steel goalie skate at TheHockeyShop.com

CCM RIBCOR 50K Goal Skate Review

This April 2016, CCM will revive the cult classic Pump skate with the RIBCOR 50K goal skate. CCM has designed the 50K skate with a...

Amit P Jivani
Hockey goalie in white and red CCM gear guarding the net on ice rink at The Hockey Shop

New 2016 CCM Premier Pro Review

From inception in 2004, all the way to today, Reebok/CCM has become a dominant force in the goalie world; the Premier series has certainly been...

Amit P Jivani
CCM EFlex hockey goalie chest protector worn by player, The Hockey Shop equipment display

CCM Extreme Flex Shield Review: Chest-Arm Protector and Pants

This April 2016, CCM will be introducing their first Extreme Flex Chest & Arm Protector, and Goalie Pant. With the use of two advanced materials,...

Amit P Jivani
Close-up of hockey player taping CCM hockey stick blade, The Hockey Shop equipment

CCM RBZ SpeedBurner LE & SE Composite Sticks Review

Updated, renewed, revamped, whatever you want to call it, the new Speedburner LE & SE sticks boast much needed improvements that help define the stick...

Amit P Jivani
CCM Extreme Flex Pro goalie leg pads in black and white, hockey equipment at The Hockey Shop

CCM 760 & 860 Leg Pad Review

Customer service is the name of our game, here at The Shop. We strive to make sure you purchase the right products. With large growth...

Amit P Jivani
Close-up of CCM Jetspeed hockey skate with black, red, and silver accents at The Hockey Shop

CCM Jetspeed Skates Review

One of the features that I’m the most excited about the JetSpeed skates is the fit. They were a great fit in the heel right...

Amit P Jivani
Close-up of CCM Ribcor Reckoner hockey stick shaft with black, green, and yellow design

CCM RIBCOR Reckoner Stick Reviewed

Like to dangle? Then maybe the CCM RIBCOR Reckoner is the stick for you. Out of the big three, CCM’s latest arrival is the update...

Amit P Jivani
Close-up of CCM hockey shoulder pads worn by player, black background, TheHockeyShop.com

CCM 2052 Pro Protective Reviewed

CCM really hit the mark with the standard 2052 Tacks line, but excelled on the 2052 Pro. Not only do these upgrades offer create a...

Amit P Jivani
Close-up of CCM RBZ Speedburner hockey stick shaft, red and black, at TheHockeyShop.com

CCM Speedburner Stick Review

The boys at ‘The Shop’ were fortunate enough to skate with CCM and test out the Speedburner. Designed for power, with excellent transfer throughout the...

Amit P Jivani
CCM Premier hockey goalie chest protector and gear in use on the ice at The Hockey Shop

CCM Premier Chest Review

The CCM Premier chest is based on the Reebok P1, and has a similar fit and shape, it is a completely new chest. Additions such...

Chad Purdy
CCM Ultra Tacks hockey stick close-up, black with yellow accents, sold at The Hockey Shop

CCM Ultra Tacks Stick Reviewed

With the upcoming launch of the CCM Ultra Tacks stick on June 26th, 2015, CCM has upped their game again and improved upon last year’s...

Amit P Jivani
Man in red shirt adjusting CCM Fitlite hockey helmet, hockey equipment from The Hockey Shop

CCM Fitlite Helmet Review

Available on our shelves June 26th, 2015, the new CCM Fitlite helmet takes over where the Reebok 11K helmet left off. But the rebranding is...

Amit P Jivani
CCM goalie leg pads, blocker, and stick in red and white on ice at The Hockey Shop

CCM Extreme Flex 2 Leg Pads Review

We got our hands on a set of CCM Extreme Flex 2 Leg Pads early and took to the ice to see how they have...

Amit P Jivani
Red and white CCM hockey goalie glove on ice rink, available at TheHockeyShop.com

CCM Extreme Flex 2 Catcher

Once again, CCM has added a great feeling catching glove to their line up. We got our hands on a set of CCM Extreme Flex...

Amit P Jivani
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