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Bauer Supreme 1S LE hockey stick held by player in Bauer gloves on ice rink at The Hockey Shop

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 the...

Amit P Jivani
CCM Ribcor Trigger hockey stick with black and green accents on white background, TheHockeyShop.com

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 only...

Amit P Jivani
Four Bauer Prodigy hockey sticks with colored accents, displayed at The Hockey Shop

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 a...

Amit P Jivani
CCM Jetspeed inline hockey skates with black and red boots on green floor, The Hockey Shop

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 certainly...

Amit P Jivani
Warrior Covert QRL hockey stick blade with white tape, TheHockeyShop.com equipment

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 they...

Amit P Jivani
CCM Super Tacks hockey sticks on locker room bench at TheHockeyShop.com

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 at...

Amit P Jivani
Bauer Vapor 1X hockey stick held on ice rink, hockey gloves, The Hockey Shop equipment

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 improve...

Amit P Jivani
CCM RBZ hockey stick blade with logo on white background at TheHockeyShop.com

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 on...

Amit P Jivani
Close-up of CCM hockey helmet with clear visor, available at The Hockey Shop.

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 increase...

Amit P Jivani
Hockey player in Bauer Nexus shoulder pads sitting in locker room at The Hockey Shop

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 hands...

Amit P Jivani
Bauer Supreme Matrix hockey skates on player, blue pants, hockey stick, The Hockey Shop

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 built...

Amit P Jivani
Warrior Covert black hockey glove close-up, available at TheHockeyShop.com

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 mobile...

Amit P Jivani
Bauer Nexus 1N hockey skate on white background, available at The Hockey Shop

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 expect,...

Amit P Jivani
Black CCM hockey helmet on locker room bench, hockey equipment at TheHockeyShop.com

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 the...

Amit P Jivani
Pair of black and yellow CCM hockey skates on locker room floor at The Hockey Shop

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, the...

Amit P Jivani
Bauer Vapor 1X hockey shoulder pads with CURV composite, black and gray protective gear

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 break...

Amit P Jivani
Bauer Supreme hockey skate with white laces, black boot, and Tuuk blade on white background

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 user....

Amit P Jivani
CCM Quicklite hockey shin guard worn in locker room with hockey gear at TheHockeyShop.com

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 pad...

Amit P Jivani
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