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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 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.
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...