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Warrior Ritual G7 Goalie Gear Review

July 8, 2024

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, we’ll...

Cedric Hastings

CCM Axis XF Goalie Pads: Improved Fit, Enhanced Rebounds.

May 24, 2024

Discover the CCM Axis XF line: goalie gear with enhanced performance, fit, and protection. Updated pads, catcher, and blocker for ultimate agility and control. ...

Cedric Hastings

Bauer Shadow Goalie Pads Review

May 24, 2024

While the Mach brought improved durability and the next evolution of their bracketing system to the already popular Ultrasonic line, the Shadow looks to improve...

Cedric Hastings

Bauer HyperLite2 Goalie Pads: Long-term Review

May 23, 2024

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 name...

Cedric Hastings

What is Pro Stock Equipment?

January 19, 2024

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

Bauer AG5NT Goal Stick Review

October 27, 2023

Bauer continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in a stick with their new AG5NT goal stick. The latest innovative goalie hockey stick...

Katie Lakusta

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Equipment Maintenance: How to Extend the Lifespan of Your Hockey Gear

September 28, 2023

Hockey gear can be quite the investment, but with proper maintenance, you can extend its lifespan significantly. In this guide, we will take you through...

Katie Lakusta

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CCM Axis 2 Leg Pad Review

June 10, 2022

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, we’ve...

Katie Lakusta

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CCM Axis 2 Catcher & Blocker Set Review

June 10, 2022

Prepare for a revolution; the Axis line from CCM is back in one of the biggest updates to a gear line yet, starting with the...

Katie Lakusta

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Brian's G-NETik X5 Goalie Gear Review

May 31, 2022

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 the...

Katie Lakusta

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Bauer Supreme Mach Leg Pad Review

May 20, 2022

You’ve likely seen and learned about the existence of these pads already, whether that be from sneaky NHL appearances, inside leaks, or the rather stealthy...

Katie Lakusta

Hockey goalie in green jersey using Bauer Mach Supreme goalie equipment on the ice rink.

Bauer Supreme Mach Catcher & Blocker Review

May 20, 2022

The brand new Bauer Supreme Mach catcher and blocker are set to carry us toward the future of goaltending with cybernetic graphics and unrivalled performance,...

Katie Lakusta

Hockey goalie wearing Bauer mask and gear on ice rink in front of goal net

Bauer NME ONE Goalie Mask Review

May 20, 2022

Get ready to dominate the ice with Bauer’s new NME ONE goalie mask. As the name implies, this new iteration in the NME line merges...

Katie Lakusta

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TRUE Catalyst PX Goalie Stick Review

April 18, 2022

The Catalyst PX is a clear step up from the first generation of Catalyst goalie sticks; its reduced weight and incredible toughness are all important...

Mike Ball

Warrior RM2 Pro+ hockey goalie stick with puck on ice in front of goal net

Warrior Ritual M2 Pro+ Goalie Stick Review

March 9, 2022

Warrior’s M2 Pro+ goalie stick has some rather sizable shoes to fill. With the M2 Pro+, coming in at 609g—Warrior’s lightest stick to date—and with...

Katie Lakusta

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Vaughn SLR3 Pro Carbon Leg Pad Review

March 4, 2022

After a long wait full of leaked pictures, teasers, and pro gear sightings, the highly anticipated SLR3 Pro Carbon leg pads are finally here, and...

Katie Lakusta

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Vaughn SLR3 Pro Carbon Catcher & Blocker Review

March 4, 2022

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. Now,...

Katie Lakusta

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Bauer Pro Goal Skates Review

July 12, 2021

A Revolution in Goalie Movement - With a number of upgrades over the Ultrasonic such as a redesigned liner, fit system and tongue, along with an...

Chad Purdy