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True Catalyst PX5 Review

January 17, 2025

Discover the True Catalyst PX5, the latest innovation for goalies with Diamond Glide material, upgraded design, and minor tweaks to the popular PX3. ...

Jonathan Holloway

TRUE Project X Smoke Hockey Stick Review

November 6, 2024

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 the...

Katie Lakusta

Brian's Optik 4 Review

November 5, 2024

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 Optik...

Jonathan Holloway

Trevor Zegras playing tossing a puck in the air with a Bauer Twitch stick

Innovation Series: Bauer Twitch Hockey Stick Review

October 18, 2024

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 to...

Katie Lakusta

Bauer Protocol Pro Goalie Stick Review

October 11, 2024

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 a...

Jonathan Holloway

CCM Axis XF Goal Mask & Custom Mask Review

September 24, 2024

In the not-so-distant past, the process of getting a custom goalie mask began with a plaster face mold. Goaltenders would encapsulate their faces with plaster...

Cedric Hastings

Bauer Konekt2 Goalie Skate Review: Features and Improvements

August 22, 2024

Replacing the popular Konekt is the Konekt2; Bauer has addressed some key feedback from the previous iteration to make a more durable, comfortable and better-performing...

Cedric Hastings

close up of a hockey player holding the Nexus Tracer

Bauer Nexus Tracer Stick Review

August 2, 2024

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 the...

Katie Lakusta

Warrior Covert QR6 Pro Stick Review

July 23, 2024

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 a...

Katie Lakusta

Bauer Supreme Shadow Hockey Skate Review

July 12, 2024

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 review...

Katie Lakusta

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Warrior Ritual G7 Goalie Gear Review

July 8, 2024

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, we’ll...

Cedric Hastings

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CCM Tacks XF Pro Skate Review

June 28, 2024

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 every...

Katie Lakusta

Connor McDavid with CCM Jetspeed FT7 Pro Stick

CCM Jetspeed FT7 Pro Hockey Stick Review: Feel the speed, control the game

May 3, 2024

We review the CCM Jetspeed FT7 Pro stick. Unleash your potential with the CCM Jetspeed FT7 Pro stick, engineered for elite performance. ...

Mike Ball

TRUE Project X Stick Review

November 16, 2023

In 2021, TRUE came out with the limited edition Project X stick. Now for 2023, the iconic stick is back— the original Project X was...

Katie Lakusta

Bauer AG5NT Goal Stick Review

October 27, 2023

Bauer continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in a stick with their new AG5NT goal stick. The latest innovative goalie hockey stick...

Katie Lakusta

The New Bauer Vapor Hyperlite 2 Stick: An In-Depth Gear Review

October 20, 2023

In this review, we explore the features of the reimagined Bauer Vapor Hyperlite 2, a stick that promises to take your game to a whole...

Mike Ball

Hands tying Bauer MACH hockey skate laces, close-up from The Hockey Shop equipment selection

Lace Bite in Hockey Players: Causes and Treatment

June 15, 2023

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 up...

Katie Lakusta

Hockey player wearing red CCM gloves and black gear from The Hockey Shop

CCM Jetspeed FT6 Pro Glove Review

May 10, 2023

Are you in search of the perfect pair of hockey gloves to take your game to the next level? Look no further than the new...

Katie Lakusta