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CCM Tacks 710 black hockey helmet with chin strap, sold at The Hockey Shop

CCM Tacks 710 Helmet First Look

The upcoming CCM Tacks 710 player’s helmet is CCM’s update to the Resistance line of helmets. Drawing from the protective materials and philosophies found throughout...

Chad Purdy
CCM Super Tacks hockey protective gear including shoulder pads, shin guards, gloves, and pants at The Hockey Shop

CCM Super Tacks Protective First Look

CCM’s new iteration of protective equipment, the Super Tacks line, comes in this year as one of the premiere protective ranges on the market. Building...

Chad Purdy
CCM white hockey goalie mask with metal cage from The Hockey Shop

2017 CCM Pro Goalie Mask

Inspired by the Lefevre family Pro mask, the second generation CCM Pro goalie mask combines an authentic Lefevre design with new technology for top performance....

Chad Purdy
CCM goalie hockey stick blade close-up on white background, The Hockey Shop gear

CCM Extreme Flex III Goal Stick Series

The new E-Flex III stick is the result of CCM working closely with their NHL goalies. This close relationship between the company and its players...

Chad Purdy
Close-up of CCM QLT hockey shin guards worn in a locker room at The Hockey Shop

CCM Dek and Ball Hockey Equipment Review

CCM has recently launched their own foray into Dek and Ball Hockey-specific equipment, producing a wide range of products that can fill the needs of...

Chad Purdy
CCM Extreme Flex III goalie blocker with red trim, featured by The Hockey Shop

CCM Extreme Flex 3 Blocker Review

CCM and Lefevre continue to design great gloves, year after year. While the mantra is “a blocker is a blocker,” the blocker is the most...

Chad Purdy
CCM E-Flex 3 goalie leg pads in red, blue, and white, from TheHockeyShop.com selection

CCM Extreme Flex 3 Leg Pads Review

When it comes to goalie equipment, CCM is the model of consistency. Every year, both their pros and their aspiring pros know the type of...

Chad Purdy
CCM Premier black and yellow hockey goalie chest protector and pants, TheHockeyShop.com equipment

CCM Premier Chest and Pants

This April 2017, CCM will be releasing the second version of its CCM Premier chest & arm protector. With an extensive use of D3O® Smart...

Chad Purdy
CCM Extreme Flex III white and red hockey goalie trapper glove close-up from TheHockeyShop.com

CCM Extreme Flex 3 Trapper Review

A new double-T pocket to never lose sight of the puck. A new NHL season is upon us, and with that comes new equipment being...

Chad Purdy
CCM JetSpeed FT1 hockey skate with black, red, and silver design on white background

CCM Jetspeed FT1 Hockey Skates Review

CCM is due to release their Jetspeed FT1 skate on April 28, 2017, and we got a first look at the successor to the highly...

Chad Purdy
Brian's Gnetik goalie blocker and catcher gloves in white, black, and yellow on black background, from TheHockeyShop.com

Brian's G-N3Tik (G-NETik 3) Trapper and Blocker Review

the G-NETik blocker and trapper have offered maximum blocking surface and a basket-like catching performance. Let’s talk about the new G-N3Tik gloves.  ...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Nexus 1N hockey stick with blue and black design, featured for sale at TheHockeyShop.com

New Bauer Nexus 1N Stick Review

Let’s start this off with a question, did you love the Bauer Nexus 1N Stick? If you answered yes to this, then should definitely consider...

Chad Purdy
Pair of Warrior hockey sticks with colorful designs from The Hockey Shop on white background

Warrior Covert Throwback Sticks Review

Warrior has hit the mark perfectly with the release of their Covert Throwback series, showing their dedication to creating product fueled by the wants and...

Chad Purdy
Sher-Wood BPM 150 hockey stick with black and yellow design on white background

Sherwood BPM 150 Stick Review

Whether you’re digging for pucks, throwing sauce, or popping bottles, the BPM 150 should be able to perform in every situation you throw at it....

Chad Purdy
Warrior Ritual G2 Classic goalie chest protector arm detail from The Hockey Shop

Warrior Ritual G2 Classic Pro Chest & Arms

The Ritual G2 Classic Pro simplifies Warrior’s approach to a pro level chest protector. This chesty provides you the same pro level protection as the...

Chad Purdy
Bauer 1S LE hockey skate with TUUK Lightspeed blade, held in locker room at TheHockeyShop.com

Bauer Supreme 1S LE Skate Review

Are you looking for the ultimate in top end explosive power? Look no further than the Supreme 1S. With new tech, an even better fit...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Supreme 1S LE hockey stick held by player in Bauer gloves on ice rink at The Hockey Shop

Bauer Supreme 1S LE Stick Review

An evolution has taken place within Bauer and the 1S LE brings Bauer’s best to the forefront. Let’s help you put the puck in the...

Chad Purdy
CCM Ribcor Trigger hockey stick with black and green accents on white background, TheHockeyShop.com

CCM RIBCOR Trigger Stick Review

CCM’s RIBCOR line has always been known for their ability to release the puck quickly with minimal load and the newly designed RIBCOR Trigger only...

Chad Purdy
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