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New Bauer Nexus 1N Stick Review
Let’s start this off with a question, did you love the Bauer Nexus 1N Stick? If you answered yes to this, then should definitely...
Warrior Covert Throwback Sticks Review
Warrior has hit the mark perfectly with the release of their Covert Throwback series, showing their dedication to creating product fueled by the wants...
Sherwood BPM 150 Stick Review
Whether you’re digging for pucks, throwing sauce, or popping bottles, the BPM 150 should be able to perform in every situation you throw at...
Warrior Ritual G2 Classic Pro Chest & Arms
The Ritual G2 Classic Pro simplifies Warrior’s approach to a pro level chest protector. This chesty provides you the same pro level protection as...
Bauer Supreme 1S LE Skate Review
Are you looking for the ultimate in top end explosive power? Look no further than the Supreme 1S. With new tech, an even better...
Bauer Supreme 1S LE Stick Review
An evolution has taken place within Bauer and the 1S LE brings Bauer’s best to the forefront. Let’s help you put the puck in...
CCM RIBCOR Trigger Stick Review
CCM’s RIBCOR line has always been known for their ability to release the puck quickly with minimal load and the newly designed RIBCOR Trigger...
Vaughn V7 XR and XF: What’s the Difference?
Velocity 7 is here from Vaughn! Like last season’s V6 line, the V7 lineup features two different models to choose from: V7 XR and...
Bauer Prodigy Youth Sticks Review
Choosing the right stick can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. Priced at $54.99, the Bauer Prodigy sticks provide parents and beginners good value in...
Vaughn V7 XF Pro Carbon THS Spec Chest Protector
If you’re looking to get a new chest protector for next season and beyond, you ought to strongly consider the Vaughn V7 XF Pro...
CCM JetSpeed Inline Skate Review
Looking for ice-skate quality? Answer... the CCM JetSpeed inline skates. The JetSpeed boot is almost identical in terms of stiffness and quality and is...
Bauer Supreme Goal Sticks Review
Bauer continues their successful Supreme composite goal stick lineup, with the introduction of the Supreme 1S, S190, S170 and S150 sticks. At all four...
Brian’s SubZero 7.0 Series Review
Brian’s Custom Sports has come out with another great price-point model, that emulates their pro level SubZero Pro 3. Made in the Philippines using...
Warrior Covert QRL Stick Review
A lightning-quick stick specifically designed for lightning-quick shooters is the tagline for the new Warrior Covert QRL and Warrior looks to bring the success...
CCM Super Tacks Stick Review
The release of the Super Tacks stick brings about a new, true all-in-one stick designed to be used in every game situation and perform...
Bauer Profile 960XPM Goal Mask Review
The Profile 960 mask has been the most popular mask at pro, college and junior levels, because of it’s protection and iconic look. Bauer,...
Bauer Vapor 1X 2016 Stick Review
Being able to innovate on an already successful platform is no easy task, even for the likes of Bauer. Yet, they have managed to...
CCM RBZ Revolution Stick Review
The new CCM RBZ Revolution aims to deliver the next generation of shooting performance. The RBZ Revolution brings about many new changes unseen before...
The New CCM Visor Review
Having excellent vision on the ice is something some players are born with, but if you’re one of the few who would like to...
Bauer 1N Protective Review
If you’re in the market for top-end gear with that classic fit, the Nexus 1N lineup would be your perfect match. We get our...
Bauer Supreme Matrix Skate Review
The 2016 Supreme Matrix skate is available exclusively at Source for Sports stores and is packed full of pro level features. The Matrix is...
Warrior Covert QRL Gloves Review
The QRL could be the ultimate glove in terms of protection, fit, and feel and Warrior claims that it is currently the lightest, most...
Bauer Nexus 1N Skate Review
The final revamp to the Bauer skate lineup comes to the Nexus. The Nexus 1N still provides that classic, wider fit you’ve come to...
Bauer Supreme 1S Chest and Goal Pants Review
Along with the release of Bauer’s highly anticipated OD1N project comes the rest of the Supreme 1S line. The Bauer’s Supreme 1S chest &...
Warrior Swagger Stick Collection
If you’re in the market for some new lumber, we have brought in four of Warrior’s newest Swagger sticks. The Swagger Pro, Pro LTE,...
CCM YFlex Goal Series Review
Do you have a young one whose biggest dream is to play against their idol one day? Well, CCM has designed a new YFlex...
CCM FitLITE 3DS Helmet Review
If you’re in the market for a new helmet, give the 3DS a look, it provides an excellent custom fit, and utilizes state of...
New CCM Super Tacks Skate Review
If CCMs goal was to design a skate with superior fit, and unheard of performance, then they certainly succeeded. With its 360-degree anatomical design,...
Bauer Vapor 1X Protective Review
The Bauer Vapor 1X protective gear looks to be packed full of features and have gone the extra mile to revamp, update, and outright...
Bauer Supreme 1S Hockey Skate Review
Bauer’s use of their new technology to construct the Supreme 1S is a home run as it looks to maximize the performance of the...
Bauer Supreme 1S Goal Skates Review
For many years now, Bauer has continually been the company ahead of the curve, when it comes to goalie skates. Their biggest changes were...
Warrior Ritual G3 Custom Leg Pad Review
Warrior’s Ritual series has always been different. There isn’t a better way to describe it. Many questions have been asked, over the years, and...
Warrior Ritual G3 Custom Blocker & Trapper Review
The Ritual G3 blocker keeps a similar lightweight design as the G2, weighing in at 1.85 lbs. At first glance, the G3 blocker has...
CCM QuickLite Shin Guards Review
The QuickLite shin guards introduce a new fit that’s snug and tapered to give you extra control. The design and look of this shin...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Bauer Supreme 1S Blocker and Trapper
Simply put, the Supreme 1S trapper is the best trapper Bauer has come out with in a long time while the Supreme 1S blocker...
CCM Premier Goal Sticks
It’s a new era for CCM hockey, as they are releasing their first Premier line under their name. So, along with the new pads,...
CCM RIBCOR 50K Goal Skate Review
This April 2016, CCM will revive the cult classic Pump skate with the RIBCOR 50K goal skate. CCM has designed the 50K skate with...
New 2016 CCM Premier Pro Review
From inception in 2004, all the way to today, Reebok/CCM has become a dominant force in the goalie world; the Premier series has certainly...
CCM Extreme Flex Shield Review: Chest-Arm Protector and Pants
This April 2016, CCM will be introducing their first Extreme Flex Chest & Arm Protector, and Goalie Pant. With the use of two advanced...
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...
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...
Top 10 Christmas Gifts For Your Goalie
There is no better time to spend with loved ones and friends than the holidays. Being huddled around the TV with a hot chocolate—maybe...
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...
CCM 760 & 860 Leg Pad Review
Customer service is the name of our game, here at The Shop. We strive to make sure you purchase the right products. With large...