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Bauer Supreme 3S goalie leg pads navy and white, hockey equipment at TheHockeyShop.com

Bauer Supreme 3S Leg Pad Review

Bauer is a hockey powerhouse and while they produce some of the best pro gear, including this year's UltraSonic line, they have also improved their...

Randy Friesen
Bauer Supreme 3S hockey goalie blocker in white and black, on black background

Bauer Supreme 3S Blocker and Trapper Review

Having already reviewed the UltraSonic series, let’s bring our focus to the Bauer Supreme 3S catch glove and blocker. At an impressive price-point, the 3S...

Randy Friesen
Warrior QRE 10 hockey pant interior detail with blue padding, available at TheHockeyShop.com

Warrior Corvert QRE10 Pants - First Look

The QRE 10 is the pro level hockey pant model from Warrior’s Covert Protective lineup and based on our first impressions we love what we...

Chad Purdy
CCM Eflex5 goalie stick and pads in action on ice, hockey goalie blocking puck at TheHockeyShop.com rink.

CCM E-Flex 5 Goalie Stick Review

With the success of the E-Flex 4 stick under their belt, the redesigned E-Flex 5 brings innovation in construction methods and design while staying true...

Chad Purdy
Hockey goalie in CCM Axis gear on ice in front of net at TheHockeyShop.com rink

CCM Axis A1.9 Leg Pad Review

To ring in 2020, CCM introduces the new Axis line and moves away from Lefevre and the Premier line. Along with the Axis, CCM introduces...

Mike Ball
Hockey goalie in CCM Axis gear making a save on ice, TheHockeyShop.com branding visible.

CCM Axis 1.9 Blocker & Trapper Review

After taking the new A1.9 series from CCM out on the ice, read our take on the step down from the Pro level Axis model. The A1.9...

Mike Ball
Bauer UltraSonic black and white goalie leg pads, hockey equipment at TheHockeyShop.com

Bauer Ultrasonic Leg Pad First Look Review

New locked in knee block, new strapping top to bottom, adjusted flex profiles, and multiple new custom options. Check out our first look review from...

Mike Ball
Bauer Ultrasonic goalie blocker and trapper gloves in black and white, The Hockey Shop

Bauer Ultrasonic Catcher & Blocker First Look Review

A question that gets asked a lot in the goal equipment world is, how do you improve on a winning formula?  The Bauer 2S Pro...

Chad Purdy
CCM Axis goalie blocker with black, yellow, and silver design on ice at The Hockey Shop

CCM Axis Catcher & Blocker On-Ice Review

CCM brings us the all-new Axis catch glover and blocker. This new line brings in a ton of major improvements and features to bring out...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Nexus ADV hockey stick blade with green accents and marketing tagline, TheHockeyShop.com

Bauer Nexus ADV Hockey Stick First Look Review

Here's what you need to know about this revolutionary new stick. The Nexus ADV just redefined what a hockey stick looks like. Weighing in at...

Chad Purdy
TRUE Dynamic 9 Pro SR white hockey helmet with chin strap, TheHockeyShop.com

True Dynamic 9 Helmet Review

TRUE’s first entry into the protective category of helmets introduces the Dynamic 9 Pro to us. The Dynamic 9 Pro has some unique features we...

Chad Purdy
Brian's Optik 2 Pro SR goalie pads in white, black, and blue from The Hockey Shop

Brian's Optik 2 Pro Leg Pad Review

After the success of the original Optik series from 2017, this year Brian’s improves on much loved features while also borrowing technology from their recent...

Mike Ball
Brian's Optik 2 Pro SR white, black, and blue goalie catcher glove on white background

Brian's Optik 2 Pro Trapper/Blocker Review

Read our review of Brian's Optik 2 Pro trapper and blocker. If you were a fan of the original Optik, find out what changed and...

Mike Ball
Hockey player using Warrior Alpha DX stick on ice rink, wearing Bauer skates and gear

2019 Warrior Alpha DX Hockey Stick Review

New for 2019, the Elite level Warrior Alpha DX Grip Senior Hockey Stick is a forgivable, quick release hockey stick. Warrior has incorporated 4 technologies...

Mike Ball
Warrior Alpha DX SR black shin guards with yellow accents, hockey protective gear

Warrior Alpha DX Protective Review

Availability: In Stock - now shipping. Building off of 2017’s Alpha QX protective line, Warrior aims to continue their ascension up the hockey equipment ladder...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Reakt 150 hockey helmet with visor worn by player on ice rink at TheHockeyShop.com

Bauer Re-Akt 150 Helmet Review

Availability: In Stock - now shipping. We knew the Bauer team had something remarkable up their sleeves when they announced another helmet release only a...

Mike Ball
Shoppers examining CCM goalie pads at The Hockey Shop event, with hockey equipment on display.

TENDYFEST 2019 RECAP

It was great day to be a goalie. You know what I mean if you were able to join us for this year’s TendyFest 4...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Vapor 2X Pro hockey skates in action on ice rink at The Hockey Shop

Bauer Vapor 2X Pro Senior Hockey Skate Review

With a focus on improved fit and out of the box comfort, head turning graphics, and a boatload of redesigned features, the Bauer 2X Pro...

Chad Purdy
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