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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 the...

Katie Lakusta
hockey player putting on Jetspeed FTW elbow pads

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 lines...

Katie Lakusta
rack of CCM pro stock hockey sticks

What is Pro Stock Equipment?

What exactly is pro stock, and how is it different from retail stock equipment? This article will go over the differences and why pro stock...

Katie Lakusta
Hockey player wearing red CCM gloves and black gear from The Hockey Shop

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 new...

Katie Lakusta
Close-up of Bauer Vapor Hyperlite senior hockey glove in black from The Hockey Shop

Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Glove Review

If you were anything like me, you were likely wondering what Bauer’s Vapor Hyperlite series would look like in a glove—and how its features and...

Katie Lakusta
Hockey player adjusting Bauer Ultrasonic hockey shoulder and elbow pads in locker room

Bauer Supreme UltraSonic Protective Review

The new Bauer Supreme UltraSonic collection has been designed and engineered for the elite player who wants full coverage protection to be confident playing in...

Chad Purdy
CCM JetSpeed FT4 Pro hockey protective gear set with gloves, pads, and pants displayed on black background.

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 step...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Vapor 3X goalie in blue and white gear blocking net on ice at The Hockey Shop rink.

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 to...

Chad Purdy