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Warrior Alpha LX3 Pro Glove Breakdown and Review
Get ready to lock in and dominate with the Warrior Alpha LX3 Pro glove. Let’s look at the specs, then decide whether this glove...
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Warrior Covert QR7 Pro Stick Breakdown and Review
Warrior saved its biggest drop for the end of last season: a new generation of Covert sticks, built for the 2026 season. We’re going...
CCM Jetspeed FT8 Pro Skate Breakdown and Review
Built for speed, agility, and stability, the Jetspeed FT8 Pro hockey skate is ready to put you a step ahead of the competition—literally. Let’s...
CCM Ribcor Trigger 10 Pro Hockey Stick Breakdown and Review
Let’s take a deep dive into the Trigger 10 Pro's specs and see exactly what makes this an elite-level stick. At the end of...
TRUE Project X Storm Hockey Stick Breakdown and Review
TRUE’s Project X Storm hockey stick is touted as one of the smartest in the world—and we’ll see soon exactly why that is. As...
Bauer Vapor FLYLITE Skates Breakdown and Review
The Vapor skate line has been upgraded with the new FLYLITEs, featuring plenty of reworks and refinements throughout. We’ll take a detailed look at...
Bauer Supreme Fuse Hockey Stick Breakdown and Review
The Supreme has made a comeback—now with the combined tech and design of both the original Supreme line and the now-retired Nexus line. Let’s...
Bauer Pulse2 Hockey Stick Breakdown and Review
Bauer returns for round two with the Bauer PULSE2 hockey stick. This time around, it sports a sleeker purple look with newly refined features—it's...
Bauer Proto2 Hockey Stick Review and Breakdown
The PROTO² has been generating buzz since its release. Let’s take a closer look at its features to help you decide if it’s the...
CCM Tacks XF Ghost Hockey Stick Review
With input from the game's top players, the XF Ghost is built to deliver elite-level performance across the board. We’ll break down its key...
CCM Ribcor Trigger Unleashed Pro Hockey Stick Review
Meet the Ribcor Trigger Unleashed Pro hockey stick, CCM’s newest top-end model in the Trigger series. We’ll take a closer look at the Unleashed’s...
Sherwood CODE Photon Hockey Stick Review
In time for the 2026-27 season, Sherwood has unveiled a new addition to the CODE family: the CODE Photon. In this review, we’ll take...
Bauer Supreme FUSE Hockey Skate Full In-Depth Review
Along with its return to sticks, Supreme has also updated its skate line: the Supreme FUSE. We’ll take a look at the skate and...
Bauer Vapor FLY-W and FLY-G Hockey Protectives Review
To some, it may seem over the top, but to others, it’s necessary. This year, Bauer has launched their own collection of protective women’s...
A Close-Up Look and Review of CCM's Jetspeed FT9 Pro Hockey Stick
The Jetspeed FT9 is the next level in CCM’s hybrid kick point line. We’ll take a look at how CCM has elevated one of...
CCM Jetspeed FTW Hockey Helmet Review
The new FTW helmet is the final piece of CCM’s goal to create a full set of hockey gear designed from the ground up...
Brian's Iconik 2 Leg Pad, Catcher, and Blocker Review
The Brian’s Iconik 2 goalie gear builds on the success of the original Iconik line with subtle but meaningful upgrades. Featuring a new single-strap...
Bauer Pulse Goal Stick Review
The Bauer Pulse Goalie Stick represents the next evolution in Bauer’s Innovation Series. Combining technologies from past releases like the Agent and Protocol with...
Innovation Incoming: Bauer Pulse Stick Hockey Stick Review
Bauer has finally released the PULSE stick, the next iteration of their innovation series of equipment—and a stick we’ve been literally anticipating for years...
CCM Vizion Goal Stick Review
The Vizion marks CCM’s boldest goalie stick launch yet. Packed with new features like ALUPLI composite and HYPETEX, it promises durability, control, and accuracy....
Bauer Vapor Flylite Hockey Stick Review
Bauer has revived a classic name in the new Vapor Flylite hockey stick, featuring both returning and newer tech from Bauer's innovation Twitch stick....
CCM Jetspeed FT8 Pro Hockey Gloves Review
Hockey is a game of split-second decisions—but when overheating can fog up your focus, even elite players lose their edge. Enter next season with...
CCM Phenom Goalie Gear: Leg Pad, Catcher, and Blocker Review
CCM’s new Phenom gear isn’t just smaller—it’s smarter. Built specifically for young goalies, this junior-specific line focuses on fit, comfort, and performance to help...
CCM EFlex 7.9 Leg Pad, Catcher, and Blocker Review
Discover the all-new CCM Eflex 7.9 goalie pads, featuring new Cross-Glide slide tech, a new comfort leg channel, and a redesigned glove. Our in-depth...
CCM EFlex 7 Leg Pad, Catcher, and Blocker Review
Discover the all-new CCM Eflex 7 goalie pads, featuring new Cross-Glide slide tech, Infinite Power Rebound core, and a redesigned leg channel for enhanced...
CCM Jetspeed FT8 Pro Protective Equipment Review
Building on the legacy of the FT6 Pro line, the next-generation Jetspeed FT8 Pro protective equipment introduces a few targeted upgrades across each piece...
Bauer Vapor FLYLITE Goal Stick Review
Explore our full review of the Bauer Vapor FLYLITE goalie stick, covering new features like the Hybrid Toe, Quad Air Bridge, and UD Carbon...
Bauer Vapor FLYLITE Leg Pads, Catcher, and Blocker Review
Explore our in-depth review of the Bauer Vapor FLYLITE goalie gear, covering key updates to the pads, glove, and blocker. Learn how the FLYLITE...
Bauer SV-Pro Leg Pads, Catcher, and Blocker Review
Explore our in-depth review of the Bauer Vapor FLYLITE goalie gear, covering key updates to the pads, glove, and blocker. Learn how the FLYLITE...
Warrior Ritual V4 Goal Stick Review
Read our in-depth review of the Warrior Ritual V4 goalie stick, covering performance features like ASG shaft geometry, Vibex tech, Slide Grip, and more....
Warrior Ritual X5 Goalie Gear Review
This blog dives into the latest updates in Warrior’s Ritual X5 goalie gear lineup, focusing on the top-tier RTL series. From the redesigned chest...
True Catalyst PX5 Review
Discover the True Catalyst PX5, the latest innovation for goalies with Diamond Glide material, upgraded design, and minor tweaks to the popular PX3.
TRUE Project X Smoke Hockey Stick Review
In celebration of their ten-year anniversary, TRUE is debuting the 2024 iteration of their Project X series equipment. We’ll be taking a look at...
Brian's Optik 4 Review
For decades, Brian’s has been a go-to name in goalie gear, known for its innovative designs and Canadian-made quality. This November, they launched the...
Innovation Series: Bauer Twitch Hockey Stick Review
The Bauer Twitch is the latest evolution in Bauer’s innovation series, crafted for goalscorers looking to capitalize on every scoring opportunity. The Twitch looks...
Bauer Protocol Pro Goalie Stick Review
Bauer's new Protocol is designed with one purpose in mind: how can we make goalies better at playing the puck. The Bauer Protocol combines...
CCM Axis XF Goal Mask & Custom Mask Review
Shop all CCM Hockey → In the not-so-distant past, the process of getting a custom goalie mask began with a plaster face mold. Goaltenders...
Bauer Konekt2 Goalie Skate Review: Features and Improvements
Replacing the popular Konekt is the Konekt2; Bauer has addressed some key feedback from the previous iteration to make a more durable, comfortable and...
Bauer Nexus Tracer Stick Review
Get ready to elevate your game with the Bauer Nexus Tracer. In this article, we’ll be looking into the features that set it as...
Warrior Covert QR6 Pro Stick Review
Warrior's low kick Covert line welcomes a new member: the QR6 Pro hockey stick, engineered to provide superior quick release and precision. We’ll take...
Bauer Supreme Shadow Hockey Skate Review
For this upcoming season, Bauer has upgraded their Supreme skate family to the Shadow line, their most innovative skate yet. In this article, we’ll...
Warrior Ritual G7 Goalie Gear Review
The updated G7 line builds off the success of the G6 by incorporating several user-friendly changes inspired directly by goaltender feedback. In this review,...
CCM Tacks XF Pro Skate Review
CCM’s newest addition to their renowned Tacks skate family, the XF Pro, is designed for players who want to maximize power and efficiency in...
CCM Jetspeed FT7 Pro Hockey Stick Review: Feel the speed, control the game
We review the CCM Jetspeed FT7 Pro stick. Unleash your potential with the CCM Jetspeed FT7 Pro stick, engineered for elite performance.
TRUE Project X Stick Review
In 2021, TRUE came out with the limited edition Project X stick. Now for 2023, the iconic stick is back— the original Project X...
Bauer AG5NT Goal Stick Review
Bauer continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in a stick with their new AG5NT goal stick. The latest innovative goalie hockey...
The New Bauer Vapor Hyperlite 2 Stick: An In-Depth Gear Review
In this review, we explore the features of the reimagined Bauer Vapor Hyperlite 2, a stick that promises to take your game to a...
Lace Bite in Hockey Players: Causes and Treatment
Hockey is constantly changing and getting faster and faster—and your feet and legs need to be in optimal condition if you want to keep...
CCM Jetspeed FT6 Pro Glove Review
Are you in search of the perfect pair of hockey gloves to take your game to the next level? Look no further than the...