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CCM Super Tacks AS1 Protective Review

March 15, 2019

The AS1 lineup improves upon the near perfect original Super Tacks, providing the elite protection the Tacks line has become known for while offering better...

Chad Purdy

CCM Super Tacks AS1 Gloves Review

March 15, 2019

The CCM Super Tacks AS1 gloves replace the previous generation Super Tacks, and offer the top of the line protection products in the Tacks line...

Chad Purdy

Bauer Vapor 2X Pro Leg Pads Review

March 8, 2019

After the success of the 2S leg pads solidified Bauer's new age style of pads on the market, the 2X Pro is here. While the...

Chad Purdy

Bauer Vapor 2X Pro Catcher & Blocker

March 8, 2019

The 2X Pro trapper makes it clear that Bauer is looking to not only improve their pads, but rather the whole set. Staying with a...

Chad Purdy

Vaughn SLR2 Pro Carbon Leg Pad Review

March 5, 2019

New for 2019, the Vaughn Ventus SLR2 series is looking to shake things up for Vaughn. Most view Vaughn as a master of classic goalie...

Chad Purdy

Vaughn SLR2-ST Trapper and SLR Blocker Review

March 5, 2019

Vaughn is known for their premium quality trappers, which are also semi-broken in at the factory, giving them a great feel right off the shelf....

Chad Purdy

CCM RIBCOR Trigger 4 Pro Stick Review

March 4, 2019

CCM’s newest edition of the Trigger series brings us the CCM Trigger 4 Pro. Its’ predecessor, the CCM RibCor Trigger 3D, was known for its...

Chad Purdy

CCM Super Tacks AS2 Pro Hockey Stick Review

March 2, 2019

This year’s model of the Super Tacks stick comes in the form of the AS2 Pro. Much of the same thought process of designing the...

Chad Purdy

CCM Extreme Flex 4 Leg Pads Review

March 1, 2019

New for 2019, CCM introduces the fourth rendition of the Extreme Flex line – the E-Flex 4 goal series. After years of success, the latest...

Dawson Aulenback

CCM Extreme Flex 4 Trapper & Blocker Review

March 1, 2019

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 E-Flex 4 Goalie Stick Review

March 1, 2019

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

2019 CCM Jetspeed FT2 Hockey Skates Review

February 20, 2019

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

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