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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.
Warrior Ritual X5 Goalie Gear Review
This blog dives into the latest updates in Warrior’s Ritual X5 goalie gear lineup, focusing on the top-tier RTL series. From the redesigned chest...
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Warrior Covert QR6 Pro Stick Review
Warrior's low kick Covert line welcomes a new member: the QR6 Pro hockey stick, engineered to provide superior quick release and precision. We’ll take...
Warrior Ritual G7 Goalie Gear Review
The updated G7 line builds off the success of the G6 by incorporating several user-friendly changes inspired directly by goaltender feedback. In this review,...
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 level. We’ll explore the basics of...
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 are just a few of our...
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 room to try out sticks before...
Warrior Ritual M2 Pro+ Goalie Stick Review
Warrior’s M2 Pro+ goalie stick has some rather sizable shoes to fill. With the M2 Pro+, coming in at 609g—Warrior’s lightest stick to date—and...
Warrior Ritual X3 Goal Pant Review
Warrior’s pants are built like no other on the market, with a focus on coverage and mobility they’re able to offer a pant that...
Warrior Ritual X3 Chest Protector Review
The Ritual X3 is the first in a new line of chest guards that combines what was great about the G5 and GT2 to...
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...
Warrior Covert QRE 10 Glove Review
The new QRE 10 hockey glove from Warrior is a crème de la crème product packed with all of Warrior’s premier glove specs –...
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...
Warrior Ritual G5 Pro Goal Leg Pad Review
With the Ritual G5 line, Warrior has continued to improve on their already impressive track record of providing functional innovation. The G5 Pro series...
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...
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...
Warrior Fantom QRE Hockey Stick Review
The Warrior Fantom QRE stick is ridiculous. Ridiculously light. Ridiculous pop. And ridiculously sexy. The Fantom was originally exclusive in store for the first month...
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,...
Warrior GT2 Blocker & Trapper Review
The GT2 catcher may be the biggest improvement this year for Warrior. With a bigger pocket, new break angle, HyperComp additions and standard double...
Warrior GT2 Pro Leg Pad Review
The second iteration of the Warrior’s GT line, the GT2 series, is a tweaked version of the original GT gear. No crazy changes, but...
Warrior Alpha QX Composite Stick Review
August 3, 2017 - I was able to get my hands on the QX early and give it a go. On the ice, I...
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...
Warrior Dynasty HD1 stick review
I had a chance to demo the HD1 back in January at the Source fro Sports on-ice demo in Niagara Falls and . Although...
Warrior Tour – Alex Burrows Appearance
The Hockey Shop is pleased to announce that the Warrior Hockey Tour will be here for the #GetQuick Challenge on Saturday September 13th from...