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Bauer hockey sticks and skates in locker room at TheHockeyShop.com

Bauer Nexus SYNC Stick Review

Bauer's Nexus series has always been known for its incredible balance and ability to use creative tech efficiently. Successor to the highly renowned Nexus Geo,...

Katie Lakusta
Close-up of a hockey player in Bauer shorts, orange pants, True gloves, holding HZRDUS PX stick

TRUE HZRDUS PX Hockey Stick Review

No stick in history has ever been this light—until now. TRUE takes “effortless” to the next level with their lightest stick yet, the HZRDUS PX. HZRDUS...

Katie Lakusta
Close-up of TRUE PX goalie stick with carbon fiber texture, sold at The Hockey Shop.

TRUE Catalyst PX Goalie Stick Review

The Catalyst PX is a clear step up from the first generation of Catalyst goalie sticks; its reduced weight and incredible toughness are all important...

Mike Ball
Hockey player shooting puck on ice in CCM gear, promoting JetSpeed FT4 Pro at TheHockeyShop.com

CCM Jetspeed FT4 Pro Stick Review: Redefined Scoring from Anywhere

The red rocket strikes again! No longer a secret with pro snipers in the NHL, you too can be the talk of the league with...

Ryan Ross + Mac Colasimone
Hockey player with TRUE PX stick and puck on ice rink, TheHockeyShop.com equipment

TRUE Catalyst PX Stick Review

We said last time that TRUE is constantly raising the bar with every new stick release. Just a few months ago, they came out with...

Katie Lakusta
True PX hockey stick on ice with puck at indoor rink, TheHockeyShop.com equipment

TRUE Catalyst PX Stick Review

We said last time that TRUE is constantly raising the bar with every new stick release. Just a few months ago, they came out with...

Katie Lakusta
Hockey player in CCM gear using Super Tacks AS4 Pro stick at The Hockey Shop ice rink.

CCM SuperTacks AS4 Pro Hockey Stick Review

CCM continues to lead the hockey world in terms of powerful, mid kick point hockey sticks. The Super Tacks family has always put a major...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Sling hockey stick close-up with green graphics on black background at TheHockeyShop.com

Bauer Sling Hockey Stick Review

Leave it to Bauer to absolutely revolutionize the hockey experience. They started the slingshot style with the Nexus ADV and now return with a refined...

Katie Lakusta
Hockey player using True Catalyst 9X stick on ice rink, wearing full gear, with visible True branding.

True Catalyst 9X Stick Review

Aim True. Get unparalleled accuracy with True’s newest stick The True Catalyst 9X is True’s lightest stick to date. Taking some components from the Project X...

Chad Purdy
Hockey player in Bauer gear using Bauer Hyperlite stick on ice at TheHockeyShop.com rink.

Bauer Vapor HyperLite Stick Review

I was fortunate enough to try it out and I couldn’t get over the response and pop I could feel right away. If you’ve been...

Chad Purdy
Warrior RX3 Pro+ goalie stick and hockey gloves on locker room bench at TheHockeyShop.com

Warrior Ritual V2 Series Goalie Sticks Review

In recent years, Warrior sticks have been a favourite among goalies of all ages and skill levels due to their light, vibration free, balanced feel....

Chad Purdy
Hockey player on ice using CCM Ribcor Trigger 6 Pro stick, promo for TheHockeyShop.com

CCM Ribcor Trigger 6 Pro Hockey Stick Review

If the AS4 Pro makes your shot a rocket, the Trigger 6 Pro makes your release an illusion. The newest edition of the Trigger line...

Katie Lakusta
Hockey player in white helmet and gear using True Project X stick on ice, TheHockeyShop.com

True Project X Hockey Stick Review

The Project X stick is a limited edition release from True. It joins an exclusive club of limited edition high-end sticks with new tech that...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Supreme carbon fiber hockey sticks close-up at The Hockey Shop

Bauer Supreme Ultrasonic Stick Review

The new Ultrasonic from Bauer introduces the next generation of Supreme. A lightweight, load and release stick built for the player that can’t be stopped....

Mike Ball
Toronto Maple Leafs goalie in Bauer gear taping stick, hockey equipment by TheHockeyShop.com

Bauer Supreme UltraSonic Goal Stick Review

While on the surface the Ultrasonic stick may closely resemble its predecessor, Bauer has made several key changes to give this new Supreme stick a...

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
Warrior Ritual V1 Pro+ SR goalie stick blade with Minimus Carbon G1200, TheHockeyShop.com

Warrior Ritual V1 Goal Sticks Review

New for 2019 from Warrior is the Ritual V1 line. The V1 line is the successor to the popular CR line, and in it, we...

Chad Purdy
Hockey player in CCM gear holding Ribcor Trigger 4 Pro stick on ice at TheHockeyShop.com

CCM RIBCOR Trigger 4 Pro Stick Review

CCM’s newest edition of the Trigger series brings us the CCM Trigger 4 Pro. Its’ predecessor, the CCM RibCor Trigger 3D, was known for its...

Chad Purdy
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