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The Hockey Shop's latest blogs and articles featuring reviews of the most sought after hockey and goalie equipment. Detailed guides on the basics of hockey, and updates on current events in the world of hockey.

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CCM EFlex 4 goalie blocker and catcher in red and white on shelf, The Hockey Shop equipment

CCM Extreme Flex 4 Trapper & Blocker Review

Since the inception of the Extreme Flex line almost six years ago, the gloves have been an integral part of the overall popularity and success...

Dawson Aulenback
CCM EFlex 4 goalie leg pads and stick blocking puck on ice, hockey goalie equipment

CCM E-Flex 4 Goalie Stick Review

What if you could have a lightweight composite stick, with the puck feel and soft flex profile of a wood stick? CCM asked the same...

Dawson Aulenback
Close-up of CCM JetSpeed FT2 hockey skate XS runner holder with blade at TheHockeyShop.com

2019 CCM Jetspeed FT2 Hockey Skates Review

So what’s next in skates... Rocket frames that propel you at Jetspeed? Well... uh, yes. I don’t know what skates will like in 10 or...

Chad Purdy
CCM Jetspeed FT2 hockey skate with XSG blade, shown in close-up at The Hockey Shop

2019 CCM Jetspeed FT2 Goal Skates Review

The most revolutionary goalie skates CCM has ever produced are making their way to the market in 2019. The main features consist of a one-piece...

Chad Purdy
Hockey player in red jersey with tiger logo holding True XC9 stick on ice, TheHockeyShop.com

2019 True XC9 ACF Hockey Stick Review

The XC9 is the flagship in the TRUE’s stick line-up and has more technology built into it than any other stick they’ve built to date. Let’s...

Chad Purdy
Coveted white hockey goalie mask with cage, featured by The Hockey Shop on black background

Coveted 906 Mask Review

While the major players of goaltending equipment may be obvious, Coveted is looking to give them a run for their money with their newly CSA...

Dawson Aulenback
Hockey goalie in Brian's Gnetik 4 gear in front of net on ice at TheHockeyShop.com rink

Brian's G-Netik 4 Trapper and Blocker Review

We took the new Brian's G-NETik 4 gear on ice and were totally blown away. ...

Chad Purdy
Brian's Gnetik 4 goalie leg pads and hockey stick in locker room at The Hockey Shop

Brian's G-Netik 4 Leg Pad Review

Brians has done it again! Brian’s has always been ahead of the curve in goaltending innovation, quality and customizability. This time around, it’s all about...

Dawson Aulenback
Warrior Alpha One hockey helmet in white worn by player, side view on ice rink

Warrior Alpha One Helmet Review

Warrior has really taken a step forward in their helmet design with the introduction of the Alpha One. With improvements in protection and fit over...

Mike Ball
Brian's Optik hockey goalie chest protector close-up at The Hockey Shop

Brian’s OPTiK Chest & Arm Protector

The Custom Goal Company has made a major splash in the goalie world with their all-new OPTiK series. Following the release of the leg pads,...

Chad Purdy
Hockey player in CCM gear shooting puck on ice rink, showcasing TheHockeyShop equipment.

CCM Super Tacks AS1 Hockey Stick Review

The AS1 focuses in on two things: maximizing energy transfer and controlling the shot trajectory. We want to put as much as we can into...

Chad Purdy
Hockey player in Bauer gear taking a slapshot on ice rink at The Hockey Shop

2018 Bauer NEXUS 2N Pro Hockey Stick Review

Availability: In Stock now shipping. The 2018 Bauer NEXUS 2N Pro could be your new favourite stick. It was built to make the game easier,...

Mike Ball
Close-up of Bauer Supreme 2S Pro hockey stick held by goalie in black and white gear at The Hockey Shop

Bauer Supreme 2S Pro Goal Stick Review

The Bauer Supreme 2S Pro goal stick is this year's flagship model from the Supreme lineup. Every season, composite sticks continue to gain traction with...

Chad Purdy
Close-up of Bauer Supreme 2S Pro hockey skate blade, sold at TheHockeyShop.com

Bauer Supreme 2S Pro Goalie Skates Review

In 2016, Bauer blew the goalie world away with their “cowling-less” goalie skate design, with the Supreme 1S series. In 2018, Bauer brings us the...

Chad Purdy
CCM Premier 2 goalie stick with white and silver design, available at TheHockeyShop.com

CCM Premier 2 Stick Review

New for 2018, the CCM Premier 2 goal stick is the second iteration flagship composite stick for CCM. To kick off the 2016 season, CCM...

Chad Purdy
Front view of Bauer Re-Akt 95 hockey helmet worn by player in black jersey at The Hockey Shop

Bauer RE-AKT 95 Helmet Review

Let’s talk about the 2018 Bauer RE-AKT 95 Hockey Helmet. The latest release from Bauer’s research and development team is an elite level helmet that...

Chad Purdy
Close-up of CCM Super Tacks AS1 hockey skate with black, white, and yellow accents

CCM AS1 Super Tacks Goalie Skate Review

The next generation of CCM’s goal skates are here: The Super Tacks AS1 goal skates. CCM is bringing their pioneering Super Tacks technology to the...

Chad Purdy
Close-up of CCM Tacks goalie skate tongue with D3O foam, black carbon design, and white laces

CCM Tacks Goal Skate Review

The newest addition to the CCM goal family is the Tacks goal skate. This goal skate is designed with a stiffer boot than the RibCor...

Chad Purdy
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