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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
Bauer Hyperlite hockey helmet close-up with green accents and performance slogan, TheHockeyShop.com

Bauer HyperLite Helmet Review

The Bauer HyperLite helmet will keep you feeling light, fast, and strong from the beginning of the game to the final buzzer. This revolutionary hockey...

Mac Colasimone
Hockey player in Bauer gear using Bauer Hyperlite stick on ice at TheHockeyShop.com rink.

Bauer Vapor HyperLite Stick Review

I was fortunate enough to try it out and I couldn’t get over the response and pop I could feel right away. If you’ve been...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Hyperlite hockey skates in action on ice at The Hockey Shop

Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Senior Hockey Skates Review

With a unique approach for your skating stride and packed with a ton of new features, there’s about a billion reasons to like what the...

Randy Friesen
Bauer Hyperlite goalie leg pads in red and white on ice, The Hockey Shop branding visible.

Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Leg Pad Review: Vapor adds Stabiliflex

New for 2021, the Hyperlite pads bring modern technology and innovations to a soft, flexible pad. The new pad features key upgrades such as a...

Cedric Hastings
Bauer Hyperlite hockey goalie with stick and pads in front of goal at The Hockey Shop rink

Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Goalie Stick Review

DURABILITY + GRIP + CONTROL = THE BEST BAUER GOALIE STICK EVER MADE. Traditionally, the Vapor line of goal sticks has lagged behind the Supreme...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Hyperlite goalie chest protector in black with yellow accents, featured by The Hockey Shop

Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Chest Protector Review

For the Hyperlite chest, Bauer wanted to keep the mobility, range of motion and lightweight construction users of the 2X Pro liked while adding more...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Hyperlite blocker in white and red, held by goalie on ice, The Hockey Shop equipment

Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Catcher & Blocker Review

When replacing a line as popular as the 2X Pro, Bauer had some big shoes to fill; with the new Hyperlite line they took what...

Chad Purdy