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Hockey player wearing CCM Quicklite shoulder and elbow pads from The Hockey Shop

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 is...

Amit P Jivani
Close-up of CCM Quicklite hockey shoulder pads with U Foam at TheHockeyShop.com

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 some...

Amit P Jivani
Close-up of CCM Quicklite hockey pants padding at TheHockeyShop.com locker room

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 option....

Amit P Jivani
Hockey player putting on CCM shin guards in locker room with equipment bag, helmets, and skates

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 new...

Amit P Jivani
CCM Quicklite hockey glove close-up, black and red, at TheHockeyShop.com equipment store

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 the...

Amit P Jivani
Close-up of hockey player taping CCM hockey stick blade, The Hockey Shop equipment

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 stick...

Amit P Jivani
Bauer Supreme 1S hockey stick with yellow accents, displayed for pre-order at The Hockey Shop.

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 the...

Amit P Jivani
Close-up of colorful hockey-themed holiday ugly sweaters at TheHockeyShop.com

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 of...

Amit P Jivani
Bauer Vapor 1X LE hockey stick close-up with red and silver graphics, TheHockeyShop.com

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 it...

Amit P Jivani
Bauer Vapor 1X LE hockey skate with red laces on black background at The Hockey Shop

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 about....

Amit P Jivani
Close-up of CCM Jetspeed hockey skate with black, red, and silver accents at The Hockey Shop

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 right...

Amit P Jivani
Close-up of CCM Ribcor Reckoner hockey stick shaft with black, green, and yellow design

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 update...

Amit P Jivani
Bauer Vapor inline hockey skate with red Revision wheels, side view on black background

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 apart...

Amit P Jivani
Male hockey player wearing black Warrior Krown hockey helmet, close-up on black background

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 from...

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Sherwood Rekker EK60 hockey stick with carbon fiber pattern and red graphics on black background

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 hit...

Amit P Jivani
Easton M7 hockey skate with black, white, and silver design on a black background

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 Easton...

Amit P Jivani
Close-up of CCM hockey shoulder pads worn by player, black background, TheHockeyShop.com

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 a...

Amit P Jivani
Bauer Nexus 1N hockey stick with carbon fiber blade on white background at TheHockeyShop.com

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 releases...

Amit P Jivani
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