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Hockey player adjusting Bauer Ultrasonic hockey shoulder and elbow pads in locker room

Bauer Supreme UltraSonic Protective Review

The new Bauer Supreme UltraSonic collection has been designed and engineered for the elite player who wants full coverage protection to be confident playing in...

Chad Purdy
CCM JetSpeed FT4 Pro hockey protective gear set with gloves, pads, and pants displayed on black background.

CCM Jetspeed FT4 Pro Protective Review

The Jetspeed protective series of equipment has been one of the best fitting and lightweight gear on the market, but they’ve taken lightweight another step...

Chad Purdy
CCM Super Tacks X hockey helmet in black with logo, featured at The Hockey Shop.

CCM Super Tacks X Hockey Helmet Review

This cutting edge hockey helmet is the first to feature a 3D printed interior. Crafted with NEST Tech lattice, the Super Tacks X increases breathability,...

Mike Ball
Warrior QRE 10 hockey pant interior detail with blue padding, available at TheHockeyShop.com

Warrior Corvert QRE10 Pants - First Look

The QRE 10 is the pro level hockey pant model from Warrior’s Covert Protective lineup and based on our first impressions we love what we...

Chad Purdy
Warrior Alpha DX SR black shin guards with yellow accents, hockey protective gear

Warrior Alpha DX Protective Review

Availability: In Stock - now shipping. Building off of 2017’s Alpha QX protective line, Warrior aims to continue their ascension up the hockey equipment ladder...

Chad Purdy
CCM Super Tacks AS1 shoulder pads worn by hockey player at The Hockey Shop

CCM Super Tacks AS1 Protective Review

The AS1 lineup improves upon the near perfect original Super Tacks, providing the elite protection the Tacks line has become known for while offering better...

Chad Purdy