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Bauer Vapor 1X hockey skate black red white, The Hockey Shop equipmentPlayer

2017 Bauer Vapor 1X Skates Review

Make no mistake, as sexy as this new Vapor 1X skate looks, it’s performance straddles the brainy innovation...

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The-hockey-shop-cad Admin
4 min
Brian's Gnetik 8 white and black goalie pads, blocker, and catcher from The Hockey ShopArticle

Review the 2017 Brian's G-NETik 8.0 Series

The G-NETik series is catered to the hybrid-style goalie, who prefers a more flexible pad that follows their...

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Amit P Jivani
3 min
Bauer Reakt 200 black hockey helmet with chin strap, sold by The Hockey ShopPlayer

Bauer Re-Akt 200 Helmet Review

For 2017, Bauer has launched the newest model in their helmet line up, the RE-AKT 200. It features...

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Amit P Jivani
2 min
Close-up of Bauer 1X goalie skate with black, red, and white design at The Hockey ShopArticle

Bauer Vapor 1X Goal Skate Review

The Vapor 1X is the newest high-end goal skate from Bauer, and will have price-point options in the...

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Amit P Jivani
3 min
Bauer Vapor 1X goalie stick with red and black accents on white background, The Hockey ShopArticle

Bauer Vapor 1X Goal Stick Review

The Bauer Vapor 1X goal stick is the first goal stick to combine the performance advantages of a...

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Amit P Jivani
2 min
Warrior RCR1 goalie sticks with VIBEX technology lined up on white background, The Hockey ShopArticle

Warrior Ritual CR Composite Goal Sticks Review

New for 2017 are the Ritual CR composite goal sticks. The Ritual CR1, CR2 and CR3 composite goal...

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Amit P Jivani
3 min
TendyFest goalie demo event banner with Bauer, CCM, Warrior hockey brands, The Hockey Shop logoArticle

TENDYFEST 2017 - The Ultimate Goalie Demo Day

We've brought back all the top goal suppliers under one roof with gear for you to try on...

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Port80 Admin
1 min
Vaughn Ventus goalie pads and stick in front of hockey net on ice at The Hockey ShopArticle

Vaughn Ventus SLR Pro Carbon Leg Pad Review

New for 2017, Vaughn has released the Ventus SLR Pro Carbon leg pads, designed with HD foams and...

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Amit P Jivani
3 min
Vaughn Ventus hockey goalie pads, blocker, and glove in net at The Hockey ShopArticle

Vaughn Ventus SLR Pro Carbon Blocker & Trapper Review

New for 2017 are the Vaughn SLR Pro Carbon blocker and trapper. Building off a successful Ventus LT98...

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Amit P Jivani
3 min
Bauer Vapor hockey goalie trapper and blocker set, white with blue and orange design, on white background.Article

2017 Bauer Vapor 1X Blocker & Catcher

New for 2017, the Bauer Vapor 1X blocker and trapper combine a traditional and comfortable feel with a...

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Amit P Jivani
2 min
Bauer hockey goalie blocker with blue and orange accents, featured at TheHockeyShop.comArticle

2017 Bauer VAPOR 1X OD1N Leg Pads Review

Following in the footsteps of the Supreme 1S, the new Bauer Vapor 1X leg pads are constructed with...

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Amit P Jivani
4 min
Warrior RGT Pro goalie pads in red and white at The Hockey Shop, hockey equipment storeArticle

Warrior Ritual GT Pro Leg Pad Review

The new Warrior Ritual GT leg pads are designed to be softer than the Ritual G3s, catering to...

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Amit P Jivani
2 min