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Brian's Optik 2 Chest Protector Review

Brian's Optik 2 Chest Protector Review

 From the first time I tried it on, I knew Brian’s had a winner. Let’s take a closer look at what's changed from the original...

Chad Purdy
CCM E-Flex 5 Goalie Stick Review

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 G5 Pro Goal Catcher and Blocker Review

Warrior Ritual G5 Pro Goal Catcher and Blocker Review

This year Warrior bucked the trend and has produced a blocker that is new and exciting while both the trapper and blocker have increased size. the...

Chad Purdy
Warrior Ritual G5 Pro Goal Leg Pad Review

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 also...

Chad Purdy
CCM Axis A1.9 Leg Pad Review

CCM Axis A1.9 Leg Pad Review

To ring in 2020, CCM introduces the new Axis line and moves away from Lefevre and the Premier line. Along with the Axis, CCM introduces...

Mike Ball
CCM Axis 1.9 Blocker & Trapper Review

CCM Axis 1.9 Blocker & Trapper Review

After taking the new A1.9 series from CCM out on the ice, read our take on the step down from the Pro level Axis model. The A1.9...

Mike Ball
Bauer Ultrasonic Leg Pad First Look Review

Bauer Ultrasonic Leg Pad First Look Review

New locked in knee block, new strapping top to bottom, adjusted flex profiles, and multiple new custom options. Check out our first look review from...

Mike Ball
Bauer Ultrasonic Catcher & Blocker First Look Review

Bauer Ultrasonic Catcher & Blocker First Look Review

A question that gets asked a lot in the goal equipment world is, how do you improve on a winning formula?  The Bauer 2S Pro...

Chad Purdy
CCM Axis Catcher & Blocker On-Ice Review

CCM Axis Catcher & Blocker On-Ice Review

CCM brings us the all-new Axis catch glover and blocker. This new line brings in a ton of major improvements and features to bring out...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Nexus ADV Hockey Stick First Look Review

Bauer Nexus ADV Hockey Stick First Look Review

Here's what you need to know about this revolutionary new stick. The Nexus ADV just redefined what a hockey stick looks like. Weighing in at...

Chad Purdy
True Dynamic 9 Helmet Review

True Dynamic 9 Helmet Review

TRUE’s first entry into the protective category of helmets introduces the Dynamic 9 Pro to us. The Dynamic 9 Pro has some unique features we...

Chad Purdy
Brian's Optik 2 Pro Leg Pad Review

Brian's Optik 2 Pro Leg Pad Review

After the success of the original Optik series from 2017, this year Brian’s improves on much loved features while also borrowing technology from their recent...

Mike Ball
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