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Redefining the Sport: CCM Jetspeed FTW Hockey Skates Review
CCM is back with their next addition to their skate line with the new Jetspeed FTW skates. We'll break down the skate's innovative design to show you why...
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Goalie Basics: How To Pick The Right Goalie Leg Pads
From flex profiles to slide skin, we're breaking down the key things you should consider when buying your...
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Beginner's Hockey Equipment Buying Guide
From helmets to skates to gloves, each piece plays a crucial role in your performance and safety on...
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What is Pro Stock Equipment?
What exactly is pro stock, and how is it different from retail stock equipment? This article will go...
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Equipment Maintenance: How to Extend the Lifespan of Your Hockey Gear
Hockey gear can be quite the investment, but with proper maintenance, you can extend its lifespan significantly. In...
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Lace Bite in Hockey Players: Causes and Treatment
Hockey is constantly changing and getting faster and faster—and your feet and legs need to be in optimal...
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Roller Wheel Maintenance: Swapping & Rotating Inline Skate Wheels
Inline hockey and roller skating can be great ways to keep up your training and play in the...
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Flare Blades Review
There have been attempts in the past to craft new blades that would offer better glide, speed, feel,...
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Bauer Pro Goal Skates Review
A Revolution in Goalie Movement - With a number of upgrades over the Ultrasonic such as a redesigned liner,...
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Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Senior Hockey Skates Review
With a unique approach for your skating stride and packed with a ton of new features, there’s about...
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CCM JetSpeed FT4 Pro Hockey Skates Review
New for this season in the Jetspeed lineup is the FT4 Pro skate. The newest rendition of CCM's...
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Bauer Supreme UltraSonic Skates
Wow...there’s a ton of ground to cover with Bauer’s latest skate launch. The Supreme UltraSonicskate features a major...
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Bauer Supreme Ultrasonic Goal Skates Review
From the time Bauer brought cowling-less goal skates to the crease, they’ve been the leading innovator in goal...