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Vaughn SLR2 Pro Carbon Leg Pad Review
New for 2019, the Vaughn Ventus SLR2 series is looking to shake things up for Vaughn. Most view Vaughn as a master of classic...
Vaughn SLR2-ST Trapper and SLR Blocker Review
Vaughn is known for their premium quality trappers, which are also semi-broken in at the factory, giving them a great feel right off the...
CCM Extreme Flex 4 Leg Pads Review
New for 2019, CCM introduces the fourth rendition of the Extreme Flex line – the E-Flex 4 goal series. After years of success, the...
CCM Extreme Flex 4 Trapper & Blocker Review
Since the inception of the Extreme Flex line almost six years ago, the gloves have been an integral part of the overall popularity and...
CCM E-Flex 4 Goalie Stick Review
What if you could have a lightweight composite stick, with the puck feel and soft flex profile of a wood stick? CCM asked the...
2019 CCM Jetspeed FT2 Goal Skates Review
The most revolutionary goalie skates CCM has ever produced are making their way to the market in 2019. The main features consist of a...
Coveted 906 Mask Review
While the major players of goaltending equipment may be obvious, Coveted is looking to give them a run for their money with their newly...
Brian's G-Netik 4 Trapper and Blocker Review
We took the new Brian's G-NETik 4 gear on ice and were totally blown away.
Brian's G-Netik 4 Leg Pad Review
Brians has done it again! Brian’s has always been ahead of the curve in goaltending innovation, quality and customizability. This time around, it’s all...
Brian’s OPTiK Chest & Arm Protector
The Custom Goal Company has made a major splash in the goalie world with their all-new OPTiK series. Following the release of the leg...
Bauer Supreme 2S Pro Goal Stick Review
The Bauer Supreme 2S Pro goal stick is this year's flagship model from the Supreme lineup. Every season, composite sticks continue to gain traction...
Bauer Supreme 2S Pro Goalie Skates Review
In 2016, Bauer blew the goalie world away with their “cowling-less” goalie skate design, with the Supreme 1S series. In 2018, Bauer brings us...
CCM Premier 2 Stick Review
New for 2018, the CCM Premier 2 goal stick is the second iteration flagship composite stick for CCM. To kick off the 2016 season,...
CCM AS1 Super Tacks Goalie Skate Review
The next generation of CCM’s goal skates are here: The Super Tacks AS1 goal skates. CCM is bringing their pioneering Super Tacks technology to...
CCM Tacks Goal Skate Review
The newest addition to the CCM goal family is the Tacks goal skate. This goal skate is designed with a stiffer boot than the...
You're Invited to TENDYFEST - May 27, 2018
The Defining name in goalie demo days "TENDYFEST" Is Back. We assembled all the top goal manufactures and suppliers under one roof for one...
Bauer 2S Pro Blocker & Trapper Review
In 2016, Bauer released the highly anticipated Supreme 1S series. While the leg pads were the main attraction of the series, Bauer made a...
Bauer Supreme 2S Leg Pads Review
In 2016, Bauer turned their concept OD1N goalie leg pads into a reality, with the Supreme 1S series. Spring of 2018 will bring us...
CCM Premier II Leg Pads
The CCM Premier 2 leg pads provide a greater rebound generating power than previous generations, and at a fraction of the weight. With an...
CCM Premier II Blocker & Trapper
For 2018, CCM Hockey brings us the newest addition to their Premier line. The CCM Premier 2 blocker and trapper provide the same feel...
CCM E3.5 Source Exclusive vs Stock Version
CCM E3.5 Source exclusive vs. Stock Version
Brian's OPTiK Pro Trapper & Blocker Review
The OPT1K blocker and trapper are the perfect ensemble of Brian’s craftsmanship and innovation. From the entirely new design, to the vast selection of...
Brian's OPTiK Pro Leg Pad Review
The OPT1K leg pads are the perfect ensemble of Brian’s craftsmanship and innovation. From the chassis that works best for you, to the vast...
CCM E3.9 Source Exclusive vs Stock Version
This year, we are proud to offer the CCM Extreme Flex E3.9 leg pads, trappers and blockers. More specifically, we are proud to offer...
Vaughn SLR Pro Carbon Chest & Arm Protector Review
August 8th, 2017 - The Ventus SLR Pro Carbon combines carbon fiber, multi-density foams, and Vaughn’s craftsmanship to make a top-notch chest protector
Review the 2017 Brian's G-NETik 8.0 Series
The G-NETik series is catered to the hybrid-style goalie, who prefers a more flexible pad that follows their every movement.
Bauer Vapor 1X Goal Skate Review
The Vapor 1X is the newest high-end goal skate from Bauer, and will have price-point options in the Vapor X900 and X700 goal skates....
Bauer Vapor 1X Goal Stick Review
The Bauer Vapor 1X goal stick is the first goal stick to combine the performance advantages of a composite with the feel of a...
Warrior Ritual CR Composite Goal Sticks Review
New for 2017 are the Ritual CR composite goal sticks. The Ritual CR1, CR2 and CR3 composite goal sticks give you three options, so...
TENDYFEST 2017 - The Ultimate Goalie Demo Day
We've brought back all the top goal suppliers under one roof with gear for you to try on the ice AND GIVE AWAYS!
Vaughn Ventus SLR Pro Carbon Leg Pad Review
New for 2017, Vaughn has released the Ventus SLR Pro Carbon leg pads, designed with HD foams and carbon to be a lightweight, butterfly-style...
Vaughn Ventus SLR Pro Carbon Blocker & Trapper Review
New for 2017 are the Vaughn SLR Pro Carbon blocker and trapper. Building off a successful Ventus LT98 series, Vaughn made some small tweaks...
2017 Bauer Vapor 1X Blocker & Catcher
New for 2017, the Bauer Vapor 1X blocker and trapper combine a traditional and comfortable feel with a new approach to making goalie equipment....
2017 Bauer VAPOR 1X OD1N Leg Pads Review
Following in the footsteps of the Supreme 1S, the new Bauer Vapor 1X leg pads are constructed with the same OD1N technology. Bauer’s Reactor...
Warrior Ritual GT Pro Leg Pad Review
The new Warrior Ritual GT leg pads are designed to be softer than the Ritual G3s, catering to goalies that prefer a traditional feeling...
Warrior Ritual GT Pro Blocker and Trapper
The new Warrior Ritual GT Pro blocker and trapper are made with a super lightweight construction and high-quality materials, for fast hands and pro-level...
Recap of TENDYFEST 2016
Check out recap of the 2016 TENDYFEST Ultimate Goalie Demo Day as we get ready to launch the 2nd annual event for 2017.
2017 CCM Pro Goalie Mask
Inspired by the Lefevre family Pro mask, the second generation CCM Pro goalie mask combines an authentic Lefevre design with new technology for top...
CCM Extreme Flex III Goal Stick Series
The new E-Flex III stick is the result of CCM working closely with their NHL goalies. This close relationship between the company and its...
CCM Extreme Flex 3 Blocker Review
CCM and Lefevre continue to design great gloves, year after year. While the mantra is “a blocker is a blocker,” the blocker is the...
CCM Extreme Flex 3 Leg Pads Review
When it comes to goalie equipment, CCM is the model of consistency. Every year, both their pros and their aspiring pros know the type...
CCM Premier Chest and Pants
This April 2017, CCM will be releasing the second version of its CCM Premier chest & arm protector. With an extensive use of D3O®...
CCM Extreme Flex 3 Trapper Review
Shop all Goalie Blocker Collection → A new double-T pocket to never lose sight of the puck. A new NHL season is upon us,...
Brian's G-N3Tik (G-NETik 3) Trapper and Blocker Review
the G-NETik blocker and trapper have offered maximum blocking surface and a basket-like catching performance. Let’s talk about the new G-N3Tik gloves.
Warrior Ritual G2 Classic Pro Chest & Arms
The Ritual G2 Classic Pro simplifies Warrior’s approach to a pro level chest protector. This chesty provides you the same pro level protection as...
Vaughn V7 XR and XF: What’s the Difference?
Velocity 7 is here from Vaughn! Like last season’s V6 line, the V7 lineup features two different models to choose from: V7 XR and...
Vaughn V7 XF Pro Carbon THS Spec Chest Protector
If you’re looking to get a new chest protector for next season and beyond, you ought to strongly consider the Vaughn V7 XF Pro...
Bauer Supreme Goal Sticks Review
Bauer continues their successful Supreme composite goal stick lineup, with the introduction of the Supreme 1S, S190, S170 and S150 sticks. At all four...
Brian’s SubZero 7.0 Series Review
Brian’s Custom Sports has come out with another great price-point model, that emulates their pro level SubZero Pro 3. Made in the Philippines using...