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Warrior Alpha LX3 Pro Glove Breakdown and Review
Get ready to lock in and dominate with the Warrior Alpha LX3 Pro glove. Let’s look at the specs, then decide whether this glove...
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Warrior Covert QR7 Pro Stick Breakdown and Review
Warrior saved its biggest drop for the end of last season: a new generation of Covert sticks, built for the 2026 season. We’re going...
CCM Jetspeed FT8 Pro Skate Breakdown and Review
Built for speed, agility, and stability, the Jetspeed FT8 Pro hockey skate is ready to put you a step ahead of the competition—literally. Let’s...
Every Bauer Mystery Minis Colour for 2026: Balls, Sticks, and Goal
We’ve got a brand-new hockey season coming up, which also means brand-new Mystery Mini hockey sticks from Bauer. This one’s for all the collectors...
CCM Ribcor Trigger 10 Pro Hockey Stick Breakdown and Review
Let’s take a deep dive into the Trigger 10 Pro's specs and see exactly what makes this an elite-level stick. At the end of...
TRUE Project X Storm Hockey Stick Breakdown and Review
TRUE’s Project X Storm hockey stick is touted as one of the smartest in the world—and we’ll see soon exactly why that is. As...
Bauer Vapor FLYLITE Skates Breakdown and Review
The Vapor skate line has been upgraded with the new FLYLITEs, featuring plenty of reworks and refinements throughout. We’ll take a detailed look at...
Bauer Supreme Fuse Hockey Stick Breakdown and Review
The Supreme has made a comeback—now with the combined tech and design of both the original Supreme line and the now-retired Nexus line. Let’s...
Bauer Pulse2 Hockey Stick Breakdown and Review
Bauer returns for round two with the Bauer PULSE2 hockey stick. This time around, it sports a sleeker purple look with newly refined features—it's...
Bauer Proto2 Hockey Stick Review and Breakdown
The PROTO² has been generating buzz since its release. Let’s take a closer look at its features to help you decide if it’s the...
CCM Tacks XF Ghost Hockey Stick Review
With input from the game's top players, the XF Ghost is built to deliver elite-level performance across the board. We’ll break down its key...
CCM Ribcor Trigger Unleashed Pro Hockey Stick Review
Meet the Ribcor Trigger Unleashed Pro hockey stick, CCM’s newest top-end model in the Trigger series. We’ll take a closer look at the Unleashed’s...
Sherwood CODE Photon Hockey Stick Review
In time for the 2026-27 season, Sherwood has unveiled a new addition to the CODE family: the CODE Photon. In this review, we’ll take...
Bauer Supreme FUSE Hockey Skate Full In-Depth Review
Along with its return to sticks, Supreme has also updated its skate line: the Supreme FUSE. We’ll take a look at the skate and...
Bauer Vapor FLY-W and FLY-G Hockey Protectives Review
To some, it may seem over the top, but to others, it’s necessary. This year, Bauer has launched their own collection of protective women’s...
A Close-Up Look and Review of CCM's Jetspeed FT9 Pro Hockey Stick
The Jetspeed FT9 is the next level in CCM’s hybrid kick point line. We’ll take a look at how CCM has elevated one of...
CCM Jetspeed FTW Hockey Helmet Review
The new FTW helmet is the final piece of CCM’s goal to create a full set of hockey gear designed from the ground up...
Innovation Incoming: Bauer Pulse Stick Hockey Stick Review
Bauer has finally released the PULSE stick, the next iteration of their innovation series of equipment—and a stick we’ve been literally anticipating for years...
Redefining the Sport: CCM Jetspeed FTW Hockey Skates Review
CCM is back with their next addition to their skate line with the new Jetspeed FTW skates. We'll break down the skate's innovative design...
Bauer Vapor Flylite Hockey Stick Review
Bauer has revived a classic name in the new Vapor Flylite hockey stick, featuring both returning and newer tech from Bauer's innovation Twitch stick....
CCM Jetspeed FT8 Pro Hockey Gloves Review
Hockey is a game of split-second decisions—but when overheating can fog up your focus, even elite players lose their edge. Enter next season with...
CCM Jetspeed FT8 Pro Protective Equipment Review
Building on the legacy of the FT6 Pro line, the next-generation Jetspeed FT8 Pro protective equipment introduces a few targeted upgrades across each piece...
Balancing Act: Tips for Parents of Young Hockey Players
In this article, we’ll be looking into equipment to buy, fitting hockey into your family's lifestyle, and keeping your child motivated. The goal should...
TRUE Project X Smoke Hockey Stick Review
In celebration of their ten-year anniversary, TRUE is debuting the 2024 iteration of their Project X series equipment. We’ll be taking a look at...
Innovation Series: Bauer Twitch Hockey Stick Review
The Bauer Twitch is the latest evolution in Bauer’s innovation series, crafted for goalscorers looking to capitalize on every scoring opportunity. The Twitch looks...
Skating Smart: Essential Tips for Hockey Injury Prevention
By taking proactive steps to protect yourself in every situation—with the proper gear, good technique, and a well-rounded training routine—you can reduce your chances...
Bauer Nexus Tracer Stick Review
Get ready to elevate your game with the Bauer Nexus Tracer. In this article, we’ll be looking into the features that set it as...
Warrior Covert QR6 Pro Stick Review
Warrior's low kick Covert line welcomes a new member: the QR6 Pro hockey stick, engineered to provide superior quick release and precision. We’ll take...
Bauer Supreme Shadow Hockey Skate Review
For this upcoming season, Bauer has upgraded their Supreme skate family to the Shadow line, their most innovative skate yet. In this article, we’ll...
CCM Tacks XF Pro Skate Review
CCM’s newest addition to their renowned Tacks skate family, the XF Pro, is designed for players who want to maximize power and efficiency in...
Pioneers on Ice: Celebrating Asian Heritage Month in Hockey
Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity to explore and learn more about the culture and history of Asian cultures, which would include East Asian,...
CCM Jetspeed FTW Series Review
For this season, CCM has taken a combination of the results from their research and collaboration with female hockey players to expand their equipment...
Equipment Maintenance: How to Extend the Lifespan of Your Hockey Gear
Hockey gear can be quite the investment, but with proper maintenance, you can extend its lifespan significantly. In this guide, we will take you...
Lace Bite in Hockey Players: Causes and Treatment
Hockey is constantly changing and getting faster and faster—and your feet and legs need to be in optimal condition if you want to keep...
CCM Jetspeed FT4 Pro Stick Review: Redefined Scoring from Anywhere
The red rocket strikes again! No longer a secret with pro snipers in the NHL, you too can be the talk of the league...
TRUE Catalyst PX Stick Review
We said last time that TRUE is constantly raising the bar with every new stick release. Just a few months ago, they came out...
TRUE Catalyst PX Stick Review
We said last time that TRUE is constantly raising the bar with every new stick release. Just a few months ago, they came out...
CCM SuperTacks AS4 Pro Hockey Stick Review
CCM continues to lead the hockey world in terms of powerful, mid kick point hockey sticks. The Super Tacks family has always put a...
Bauer Sling Hockey Stick Review
Leave it to Bauer to absolutely revolutionize the hockey experience. They started the slingshot style with the Nexus ADV and now return with a...
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...
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...
CCM JetSpeed FT4 Pro Hockey Skates Review
New for this season in the Jetspeed lineup is the FT4 Pro skate. The newest rendition of CCM's popular skate model has some legacy...
CCM Ribcor Trigger 6 Pro Hockey Stick Review
If the AS4 Pro makes your shot a rocket, the Trigger 6 Pro makes your release an illusion. The newest edition of the Trigger...
Bauer Supreme Ultrasonic Stick Review
The new Ultrasonic from Bauer introduces the next generation of Supreme. A lightweight, load and release stick built for the player that can’t be...
TRUE AX9 Stick Review
The all new TRUE A series sticks are now available at The Hockey Shop. Check out the new line of True sticks, including the...
CCM JetSpeed FT3 Pro Stick Review
The JetSpeed FT3 Pro is the quickest, most durable CCM stick yet. This stick features technologies that will turn any shot in the offensive...
Bauer Supreme UltraSonic Skates
Wow...there’s a ton of ground to cover with Bauer’s latest skate launch. The Supreme UltraSonicskate features a major design overhaul while also kicking off...
Warrior Covert QRE 10 Glove Review
The new QRE 10 hockey glove from Warrior is a crème de la crème product packed with all of Warrior’s premier glove specs –...
CCM AS3 Pro Skate Review
The Super Tacks AS3 Pro skate brings a lot of refinement and an impressive new feature to the table for the 2020 season.