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Bauer Ultrasonic Leg Pad First Look Review

March 29, 2020

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

March 29, 2020

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

February 25, 2020

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

January 24, 2020

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

November 15, 2019

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

November 5, 2019

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

Brian's Optik 2 Pro Trapper/Blocker Review

November 1, 2019

Read our review of Brian's Optik 2 Pro trapper and blocker. If you were a fan of the original Optik, find out what changed and...

Mike Ball

2019 Warrior Alpha DX Hockey Stick Review

October 29, 2019

New for 2019, the Elite level Warrior Alpha DX Grip Senior Hockey Stick is a forgivable, quick release hockey stick. Warrior has incorporated 4 technologies...

Mike Ball

Warrior Alpha DX Protective Review

September 23, 2019

Availability: In Stock - now shipping. Building off of 2017’s Alpha QX protective line, Warrior aims to continue their ascension up the hockey equipment ladder...

Chad Purdy

Bauer Re-Akt 150 Helmet Review

August 6, 2019

Availability: In Stock - now shipping. We knew the Bauer team had something remarkable up their sleeves when they announced another helmet release only a...

Mike Ball

TENDYFEST 2019 RECAP

July 10, 2019

It was great day to be a goalie. You know what I mean if you were able to join us for this year’s TendyFest 4...

Chad Purdy

Bauer Vapor 2X Pro Senior Hockey Skate Review

July 4, 2019

With a focus on improved fit and out of the box comfort, head turning graphics, and a boatload of redesigned features, the Bauer 2X Pro...

Chad Purdy

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