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Gear reviews, sizing guides, and everything else you need to play your best — from the team at North America's hockey superstore.
2019 True XC9 ACF Hockey Stick Review
The XC9 is the flagship in the TRUE’s stick line-up and has more technology built into it than any other stick they’ve built to...
Warrior Alpha One Helmet Review
Warrior has really taken a step forward in their helmet design with the introduction of the Alpha One. With improvements in protection and fit...
CCM Super Tacks AS1 Hockey Stick Review
The AS1 focuses in on two things: maximizing energy transfer and controlling the shot trajectory. We want to put as much as we can...
2018 Bauer NEXUS 2N Pro Hockey Stick Review
Shop all Bauer Nexus 2N Hockey Stick Collection → Availability: In Stock now shipping. The 2018 Bauer NEXUS 2N Pro could be your new...
Bauer RE-AKT 95 Helmet Review
Let’s talk about the 2018 Bauer RE-AKT 95 Hockey Helmet. The latest release from Bauer’s research and development team is an elite level helmet...
CCM Jetspeed Hockey Stick Review
The 2018 CCM JetSpeed is an elite level stick designed with speed in mind for today’s lightning fast game. The latest premier stick from...
CCM Super Tacks AS1 Skates Review
The 2018 CCM Super Tacks AS1 hockey skates are a brilliant follow up to the 2016 Super Tacks skates. Using the anatomical one-piece boot...
In Stock Now - Lizard Skins
A product we've been meaning to review for a while is a set of grip-alternative tapes made by Lizard Skins, a Utah-based company known...
Bauer Vapor 1X Lite Stick Review
The new Bauer Vapor 1X Lite comes to the market with a truly new technology in carbon layering. This has added strength and stiffness...
CCM RIBCOR Trigger 2 Stick Review 2017
The 2017 Ribcor Trigger² stick features a new improved taper to ease of loading and the quickness of release is impressive. The addition of...
Warrior Alpha QX Composite Stick Review
August 3, 2017 - I was able to get my hands on the QX early and give it a go. On the ice, I...
CCM RIBCOR 70K Skate Review
July 12, 2017 - This is not just a slightly newer Ribcor with a fresh coat of paint and a few new bells and...
2017 Bauer Supreme 1S Stick Review
I'm always impressed when I see truly new technologies brought to market. That's what caught my attention with the new Supreme 1S. Bauer is...
CCM Super Tacks 2.0 Stick Review
Riding on the success of the Super Tacks stick, CCM has produced a worthy successor to their sniper’s stick.
2017 Bauer Vapor 1X Skates Review
Make no mistake, as sexy as this new Vapor 1X skate looks, it’s performance straddles the brainy innovation of a Tesla and sheer power...
Bauer Re-Akt 200 Helmet Review
For 2017, Bauer has launched the newest model in their helmet line up, the RE-AKT 200. It features a new shell design, new foam...
True XC9 ACF Stick Review 2017
The first thing I noticed when testing out the new XC9 ACF is that this is as close to a wood feel blade for...
CCM Tacks 710 Helmet First Look
The upcoming CCM Tacks 710 player’s helmet is CCM’s update to the Resistance line of helmets. Drawing from the protective materials and philosophies found...
CCM Super Tacks Protective First Look
CCM’s new iteration of protective equipment, the Super Tacks line, comes in this year as one of the premiere protective ranges on the market....
CCM Dek and Ball Hockey Equipment Review
CCM has recently launched their own foray into Dek and Ball Hockey-specific equipment, producing a wide range of products that can fill the needs...
CCM Jetspeed FT1 Hockey Skates Review
CCM is due to release their Jetspeed FT1 skate on April 28, 2017, and we got a first look at the successor to the...
New Bauer Nexus 1N Stick Review
Let’s start this off with a question, did you love the Bauer Nexus 1N Stick? If you answered yes to this, then should definitely...
Warrior Covert Throwback Sticks Review
Warrior has hit the mark perfectly with the release of their Covert Throwback series, showing their dedication to creating product fueled by the wants...
Sherwood BPM 150 Stick Review
Whether you’re digging for pucks, throwing sauce, or popping bottles, the BPM 150 should be able to perform in every situation you throw at...
Bauer Supreme 1S LE Skate Review
Are you looking for the ultimate in top end explosive power? Look no further than the Supreme 1S. With new tech, an even better...
Bauer Supreme 1S LE Stick Review
An evolution has taken place within Bauer and the 1S LE brings Bauer’s best to the forefront. Let’s help you put the puck in...
CCM RIBCOR Trigger Stick Review
CCM’s RIBCOR line has always been known for their ability to release the puck quickly with minimal load and the newly designed RIBCOR Trigger...
Bauer Prodigy Youth Sticks Review
Choosing the right stick can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. Priced at $54.99, the Bauer Prodigy sticks provide parents and beginners good value in...
CCM JetSpeed Inline Skate Review
Looking for ice-skate quality? Answer... the CCM JetSpeed inline skates. The JetSpeed boot is almost identical in terms of stiffness and quality and is...
Warrior Covert QRL Stick Review
A lightning-quick stick specifically designed for lightning-quick shooters is the tagline for the new Warrior Covert QRL and Warrior looks to bring the success...
CCM Super Tacks Stick Review
The release of the Super Tacks stick brings about a new, true all-in-one stick designed to be used in every game situation and perform...
Bauer Vapor 1X 2016 Stick Review
Being able to innovate on an already successful platform is no easy task, even for the likes of Bauer. Yet, they have managed to...
CCM RBZ Revolution Stick Review
The new CCM RBZ Revolution aims to deliver the next generation of shooting performance. The RBZ Revolution brings about many new changes unseen before...
The New CCM Visor Review
Having excellent vision on the ice is something some players are born with, but if you’re one of the few who would like to...
Bauer 1N Protective Review
If you’re in the market for top-end gear with that classic fit, the Nexus 1N lineup would be your perfect match. We get our...
Bauer Supreme Matrix Skate Review
The 2016 Supreme Matrix skate is available exclusively at Source for Sports stores and is packed full of pro level features. The Matrix is...
Warrior Covert QRL Gloves Review
The QRL could be the ultimate glove in terms of protection, fit, and feel and Warrior claims that it is currently the lightest, most...
Bauer Nexus 1N Skate Review
The final revamp to the Bauer skate lineup comes to the Nexus. The Nexus 1N still provides that classic, wider fit you’ve come to...
CCM FitLITE 3DS Helmet Review
If you’re in the market for a new helmet, give the 3DS a look, it provides an excellent custom fit, and utilizes state of...
New CCM Super Tacks Skate Review
If CCMs goal was to design a skate with superior fit, and unheard of performance, then they certainly succeeded. With its 360-degree anatomical design,...
Bauer Vapor 1X Protective Review
The Bauer Vapor 1X protective gear looks to be packed full of features and have gone the extra mile to revamp, update, and outright...
Bauer Supreme 1S Hockey Skate Review
Bauer’s use of their new technology to construct the Supreme 1S is a home run as it looks to maximize the performance of the...
CCM QuickLite Shin Guards Review
The QuickLite shin guards introduce a new fit that’s snug and tapered to give you extra control. The design and look of this shin...
CCM QuickLite Elbow Pad Review
CCM decided to test out some new design elements with the QuickLite elbow pad. The successful three-piece design seen on the RBZ elbow pad...
CCM QuickLite Shoulder Pads Review
Designed to fit similar to the RBZ shoulder pad with that seamless, lightweight feel that this shoulder pad is known for, the QuickLite introduces...
CCM QuickLite Pants Review
With a completely new fit, the QuickLite design theme is seen on the pants as well. The QuickLite comes standard with an adjustable length...
CCM QuickLite Protective Reviewed
The evolution of CCM’s RBZ series continues with the new QuickLite protective lineup. CCM has delivered an enhanced fit and increased protection with the...
CCM QuickLite Hockey Gloves Review
The new QuickLite glove is based off the design of the Reebok 30K glove. It has an improved fit with a tapered fit in...
CCM RBZ SpeedBurner LE & SE Composite Sticks Review
Updated, renewed, revamped, whatever you want to call it, the new Speedburner LE & SE sticks boast much needed improvements that help define the...