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Bauer Nexus ADV hockey stick blade with green accents and marketing tagline, TheHockeyShop.com

Bauer Nexus ADV Hockey Stick First Look Review

Here's what you need to know about this revolutionary new stick. The Nexus ADV just redefined what a hockey stick looks like. Weighing in at...

Chad Purdy
Hockey player using Warrior Alpha DX stick on ice rink, wearing Bauer skates and gear

2019 Warrior Alpha DX Hockey Stick Review

New for 2019, the Elite level Warrior Alpha DX Grip Senior Hockey Stick is a forgivable, quick release hockey stick. Warrior has incorporated 4 technologies...

Mike Ball
Hockey player using Warrior Fantom QRE stick and gloves on ice at TheHockeyShop.com

Warrior Fantom QRE Hockey Stick Review

The Warrior Fantom QRE stick is ridiculous. Ridiculously light. Ridiculous pop. And ridiculously sexy. The Fantom was originally exclusive in store for the first month and...

Chad Purdy
CCM Ribcor Trigger 3D PMT hockey stick on ice with player, TheHockeyShop.com equipment

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 their...

Chad Purdy
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