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TRUE Project X Smoke Hockey Stick Review

In celebration of their ten-year anniversary, TRUE is debuting the 2024 iteration of their Project X series equipment. We’ll be taking a look at the features that make...

Katie Lakusta 4 min read
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Hockey Basics: 8 Drills to Improve Your Stickhandling

Stickhandling is a crucial skill to prioritize, particularly if you want to take your game to the next...

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Katie Lakusta
18 min
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The Hockey Shop's Black Friday Buying Guide

The Hockey Shop has some big hockey sales this Black Friday for some of our highest-end gear. Here...

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Katie Lakusta
3 min
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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...

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Katie Lakusta
3 min
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TRUE Catalyst PX Goalie Stick Review

The Catalyst PX is a clear step up from the first generation of Catalyst goalie sticks; its reduced...

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Mike Ball
3 min
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Hockey Stick Breakdown—Guide to Buying a Hockey Stick

Hockey sticks are constantly changing and developing—likely the most of any hockey equipment. The Hockey Shop has a shooting...

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Katie Lakusta
19 min
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TRUE Catalyst PX Stick Review

We said last time that TRUE is constantly raising the bar with every new stick release. Just a...

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

TRUE Catalyst PX Stick Review

We said last time that TRUE is constantly raising the bar with every new stick release. Just a...

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

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....

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Chad Purdy
3 min
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True TF9 Goal Skate Review

After years of dominating the custom skate market with countless professional and elite goalies making the switch, True...

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Chad Purdy
4 min
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NEW TRUE Lefevre Goal: Launch details!

Embodying decades of design expertise for elite comfort and unparalleled performance, the handcrafted TRUE Hockey goalie collection has...

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Chad Purdy
4 min
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True Project X Hockey Stick Review

The Project X stick is a limited edition release from True. It joins an exclusive club of limited...

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Chad Purdy
2 min
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TRUE AX9 Stick Review

The all new TRUE A series sticks are now available at The Hockey Shop. Check out the new...

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Rajan Sidhu
2 min