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Hockey History: What were Cooperalls, and Why Were They Banned?

The Hockey Shop enjoys delving into the history of hockey gear— and examining what stood the test of time and what may have fell short. Today, we’ll be...

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Black History Month - Rediscovering Canada's Forgotten Hockey History

February is Black History Month, which is a time for everyone to recognize and honour the many contributions,...

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Ice and History: Exploring the Legacy of the Winter Classic

The NHL Winter Classic is an eagerly awaited annual tradition celebrating the sport’s heritage while embracing innovation and...

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Pride Month - Hockey is for Everyone

At the Hockey Shop, we believe strongly that Hockey is for Everyone. This article hopes to educate on...

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Local Hero: Remembering Gino Odjick

On January 15, 2023, the hockey world mourned the loss of community leader and ex-Canuck Gino Odjick. Odjick...

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Remembrance Day - History of Hockey and Those Lost to War

On November 11, Canada joins many other countries among the Commonwealth and others to celebrate our veterans and...

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Labour Day - 4 Labour Movements that Shook the World of Hockey

On September 5th, Canada and the USA celebrate Labour Day, where we take the time to celebrate the...

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National Indigenous Peoples Day - A History of Canadian Indigenous Peoples and Hockey

On June 21, Canada celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day—a day where we observe the summer solstice (a very...

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Bauer Sling Hockey Stick Review

Leave it to Bauer to absolutely revolutionize the hockey experience. They started the slingshot style with the Nexus...

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Top 5 Back To Hockey Products

Hockey's going to be a little bit different. Here are our Top 5 Products that will make getting...