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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.
Bauer Supreme 1S Stick Reviewed
Looking at the Supreme 1S, it has that mainstay Amplified Mid-Kick for those full motion shots like the snap or slap shot. Typical of...
Top 10 Hottest Gift Items This Season
Just in time for the holidays, here’s our top-10 list for your hockey-loving family member or friend that can be purchased from the comfort...
Bauer Vapor 1X LE Stick Review
Early on-ice feedback includes one of our stick testers calling it “The best puck feel in a composite blade”. Everybody seems to agree that...
Bauer Vapor 1X LE Skate Review
Besides being one of the sexiest looking skates we’ve ever seen, the Bauer Vapor 1XLE Skate brings a lot of new technologies to talk...
CCM Jetspeed Skates Review
One of the features that I’m the most excited about the JetSpeed skates is the fit. They were a great fit in the heel...
CCM RIBCOR Reckoner Stick Reviewed
Like to dangle? Then maybe the CCM RIBCOR Reckoner is the stick for you. Out of the big three, CCM’s latest arrival is the...
Bauer Vapor 1XR Skates Review
The Bauer Vapor 1XR skate bears the resemblance to the Vapor 1X ice skates, with subtle cosmetic differences. But what really sets these skates...
Warrior Krown PX3 Helmet Review
The Warrior Krown PX3 helmet is packed full of features. With its 360 degree 4-Play design, you can rest easy knowing you’re well protected...
Sher-wood Rekker EK60 Stick Review
Sher-wood has really upped their game with the new Rekker, showing the competition that they should fear the EK60. The new Sher-Wood EK60 has...
Easton Mako M7 Skates Reviewed
If you don’t want to crush your wallet on a top end skate, but are looking to get maximum performance for the money, the...
CCM 2052 Pro Protective Reviewed
CCM really hit the mark with the standard 2052 Tacks line, but excelled on the 2052 Pro. Not only do these upgrades offer create...
Bauer Nexus 1N Review
Another year, another big release from Bauer, the Nexus 1N – the premier stick in the Nexus line up has arrived. Every year Bauer...
CCM Speedburner Stick Review
The boys at ‘The Shop’ were fortunate enough to skate with CCM and test out the Speedburner. Designed for power, with excellent transfer throughout...
Warrior Dynasty HD1 stick review
I had a chance to demo the HD1 back in January at the Source fro Sports on-ice demo in Niagara Falls and . Although...
Eagle AERO Pro THS Spec Gloves
We recently teamed up with Eagle to build the best pro spec glove on our shelves. This glove feels amazing. Our staff agrees that...
Easton Stealth CX Stick Reviewed
The Easton Stealth CX…turning players into goal scorers. Always wanted to be the team sniper? The Easton Stealth CX stick might just be for...
Bauer Vapor 1X Skates review
Besides being one of the sexiest looking skates we’ve ever seen, the Bauer Vapor 1X brings a lot of new technologies to talk about.
CCM Ultra Tacks Stick Reviewed
With the upcoming launch of the CCM Ultra Tacks stick on June 26th, 2015, CCM has upped their game again and improved upon last...
CCM Fitlite Helmet Review
Available on our shelves June 26th, 2015, the new CCM Fitlite helmet takes over where the Reebok 11K helmet left off. But the rebranding...
Speed Theory - Dropping an Eyelet
Looking for more mobility? Drop it... See how dropping down one eyelet when lacing your skates will give you greater range of mobility and...
Wanna get ripped? Try the TRX Rip Trainer
Find out how the TRX Rip Trainer will help take your off ice workouts to another level. We break down 3 exercises specific to...
Turn sweat into energy with Bauer's Training Apparel
It’s a great time for fresh starts and new goals to get healthy; whether you’re a seasoned gym veteran or just beginning your fitness...
Bauer Vapor 1X Stick Reviewed
Based on the amount of questions we’ve been getting from customers in store lately, the Bauer Vapor 1X looks like it’s going to be...
Don’t compromise... CCM Ribcor 40K Stick Reviewed
The CCM Ribcor 40K takes over where the Reebok Ribcor left off. This is a sexy looking twig. With improvements in technology from the...
Speed Theory - Are you off your rocker?
There's often confusion around the subject of custom contouring. Sometimes referred to as profiling or rockering, and not to be confused with the traditional...
Improve your flow... EC3D Compression
Can compression garments make you a better player? As a beer leaguer who recently returned to the ice after nearly 6 years on the...
Bauer Retailer of the Year
Every year Bauer invites all the top hockey retailers world wide to a sunny destination for an event known as BauerWorld to unveil their...
5 Luxury Items for Your Hockey Bag
Get rid of those old tape balls and broken laces sitting in the bottom of your bag and treat yourself to some luxury accessories...
Warrior Tour – Alex Burrows Appearance
The Hockey Shop is pleased to announce that the Warrior Hockey Tour will be here for the #GetQuick Challenge on Saturday September 13th from...
Interview with CCM / Reebok Stick Category Manager Ryan Crelinsten
Last week I was lucky enough to sit down with Ryan Crelinsten, Stick Category Manager for Reebok Hockey & CCM Hockey . We swapped...
Kevin Bieksa “Meet & Greet” at The Hockey Shop
Last night at The Hockey Shop 50 lucky ticket holders and their guest had the opportunity to meet Kevin Bieksa of the Vancouver Canucks...