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Gear reviews, sizing guides, and everything else you need to play your best — from the team at North America's hockey superstore.
CCM AS1 Super Tacks Goalie Skate Review
The next generation of CCM’s goal skates are here: The Super Tacks AS1 goal skates. CCM is bringing their pioneering Super Tacks technology to...
CCM Tacks Goal Skate Review
The newest addition to the CCM goal family is the Tacks goal skate. This goal skate is designed with a stiffer boot than the...
You're Invited to TENDYFEST - May 27, 2018
The Defining name in goalie demo days "TENDYFEST" Is Back. We assembled all the top goal manufactures and suppliers under one roof for one...
Bauer 2S Pro Blocker & Trapper Review
In 2016, Bauer released the highly anticipated Supreme 1S series. While the leg pads were the main attraction of the series, Bauer made a...
Bauer Supreme 2S Leg Pads Review
In 2016, Bauer turned their concept OD1N goalie leg pads into a reality, with the Supreme 1S series. Spring of 2018 will bring us...
CCM Jetspeed Hockey Stick Review
The 2018 CCM JetSpeed is an elite level stick designed with speed in mind for today’s lightning fast game. The latest premier stick from...
CCM Ribcor Trigger 3D Stick Review
Released this past fall, the CCM Ribcor Trigger 3D is the newest member of the very popular CCM Ribcor line of sticks. Known for...
Bauer Nexus 2N Skates Review
Shop all Bauer Hockey Skates → The first time I had a chance to look at Bauer’s 2018 catalogue I thought I missed a...
CCM Super Tacks AS1 Skates Review
The 2018 CCM Super Tacks AS1 hockey skates are a brilliant follow up to the 2016 Super Tacks skates. Using the anatomical one-piece boot...
CCM Premier II Leg Pads
The CCM Premier 2 leg pads provide a greater rebound generating power than previous generations, and at a fraction of the weight. With an...
CCM Premier II Blocker & Trapper
For 2018, CCM Hockey brings us the newest addition to their Premier line. The CCM Premier 2 blocker and trapper provide the same feel...
In Stock Now - Lizard Skins
A product we've been meaning to review for a while is a set of grip-alternative tapes made by Lizard Skins, a Utah-based company known...
CCM E3.5 Source Exclusive vs Stock Version
CCM E3.5 Source exclusive vs. Stock Version
Brian's OPTiK Pro Trapper & Blocker Review
The OPT1K blocker and trapper are the perfect ensemble of Brian’s craftsmanship and innovation. From the entirely new design, to the vast selection of...
Brian's OPTiK Pro Leg Pad Review
The OPT1K leg pads are the perfect ensemble of Brian’s craftsmanship and innovation. From the chassis that works best for you, to the vast...
Bauer Vapor 1X Lite Stick Review
The new Bauer Vapor 1X Lite comes to the market with a truly new technology in carbon layering. This has added strength and stiffness...
CCM E3.9 Source Exclusive vs Stock Version
This year, we are proud to offer the CCM Extreme Flex E3.9 leg pads, trappers and blockers. More specifically, we are proud to offer...
CCM RIBCOR Trigger 2 Stick Review 2017
The 2017 Ribcor Trigger² stick features a new improved taper to ease of loading and the quickness of release is impressive. The addition of...
Vaughn SLR Pro Carbon Chest & Arm Protector Review
August 8th, 2017 - The Ventus SLR Pro Carbon combines carbon fiber, multi-density foams, and Vaughn’s craftsmanship to make a top-notch chest protector
Warrior Alpha QX Composite Stick Review
August 3, 2017 - I was able to get my hands on the QX early and give it a go. On the ice, I...
CCM RIBCOR 70K Skate Review
July 12, 2017 - This is not just a slightly newer Ribcor with a fresh coat of paint and a few new bells and...
2017 Bauer Supreme 1S Stick Review
I'm always impressed when I see truly new technologies brought to market. That's what caught my attention with the new Supreme 1S. Bauer is...
CCM Super Tacks 2.0 Stick Review
Riding on the success of the Super Tacks stick, CCM has produced a worthy successor to their sniper’s stick.
2017 Bauer Vapor 1X Skates Review
Make no mistake, as sexy as this new Vapor 1X skate looks, it’s performance straddles the brainy innovation of a Tesla and sheer power...
Review the 2017 Brian's G-NETik 8.0 Series
The G-NETik series is catered to the hybrid-style goalie, who prefers a more flexible pad that follows their every movement.
Bauer Re-Akt 200 Helmet Review
For 2017, Bauer has launched the newest model in their helmet line up, the RE-AKT 200. It features a new shell design, new foam...
Bauer Vapor 1X Goal Skate Review
The Vapor 1X is the newest high-end goal skate from Bauer, and will have price-point options in the Vapor X900 and X700 goal skates....
Bauer Vapor 1X Goal Stick Review
The Bauer Vapor 1X goal stick is the first goal stick to combine the performance advantages of a composite with the feel of a...
Warrior Ritual CR Composite Goal Sticks Review
New for 2017 are the Ritual CR composite goal sticks. The Ritual CR1, CR2 and CR3 composite goal sticks give you three options, so...
TENDYFEST 2017 - The Ultimate Goalie Demo Day
We've brought back all the top goal suppliers under one roof with gear for you to try on the ice AND GIVE AWAYS!
Vaughn Ventus SLR Pro Carbon Leg Pad Review
New for 2017, Vaughn has released the Ventus SLR Pro Carbon leg pads, designed with HD foams and carbon to be a lightweight, butterfly-style...
Vaughn Ventus SLR Pro Carbon Blocker & Trapper Review
New for 2017 are the Vaughn SLR Pro Carbon blocker and trapper. Building off a successful Ventus LT98 series, Vaughn made some small tweaks...
2017 Bauer Vapor 1X Blocker & Catcher
New for 2017, the Bauer Vapor 1X blocker and trapper combine a traditional and comfortable feel with a new approach to making goalie equipment....
2017 Bauer VAPOR 1X OD1N Leg Pads Review
Following in the footsteps of the Supreme 1S, the new Bauer Vapor 1X leg pads are constructed with the same OD1N technology. Bauer’s Reactor...
Warrior Ritual GT Pro Leg Pad Review
The new Warrior Ritual GT leg pads are designed to be softer than the Ritual G3s, catering to goalies that prefer a traditional feeling...
Warrior Ritual GT Pro Blocker and Trapper
The new Warrior Ritual GT Pro blocker and trapper are made with a super lightweight construction and high-quality materials, for fast hands and pro-level...
Recap of TENDYFEST 2016
Check out recap of the 2016 TENDYFEST Ultimate Goalie Demo Day as we get ready to launch the 2nd annual event for 2017.
True XC9 ACF Stick Review 2017
The first thing I noticed when testing out the new XC9 ACF is that this is as close to a wood feel blade for...
CCM Tacks 710 Helmet First Look
The upcoming CCM Tacks 710 player’s helmet is CCM’s update to the Resistance line of helmets. Drawing from the protective materials and philosophies found...
CCM Super Tacks Protective First Look
CCM’s new iteration of protective equipment, the Super Tacks line, comes in this year as one of the premiere protective ranges on the market....
2017 CCM Pro Goalie Mask
Inspired by the Lefevre family Pro mask, the second generation CCM Pro goalie mask combines an authentic Lefevre design with new technology for top...
CCM Extreme Flex III Goal Stick Series
The new E-Flex III stick is the result of CCM working closely with their NHL goalies. This close relationship between the company and its...
CCM Dek and Ball Hockey Equipment Review
CCM has recently launched their own foray into Dek and Ball Hockey-specific equipment, producing a wide range of products that can fill the needs...
CCM Extreme Flex 3 Blocker Review
CCM and Lefevre continue to design great gloves, year after year. While the mantra is “a blocker is a blocker,” the blocker is the...
CCM Extreme Flex 3 Leg Pads Review
When it comes to goalie equipment, CCM is the model of consistency. Every year, both their pros and their aspiring pros know the type...
CCM Premier Chest and Pants
This April 2017, CCM will be releasing the second version of its CCM Premier chest & arm protector. With an extensive use of D3O®...
CCM Extreme Flex 3 Trapper Review
Shop all Goalie Blocker Collection → A new double-T pocket to never lose sight of the puck. A new NHL season is upon us,...
CCM Jetspeed FT1 Hockey Skates Review
CCM is due to release their Jetspeed FT1 skate on April 28, 2017, and we got a first look at the successor to the...
Brian's G-N3Tik (G-NETik 3) Trapper and Blocker Review
the G-NETik blocker and trapper have offered maximum blocking surface and a basket-like catching performance. Let’s talk about the new G-N3Tik gloves.