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The Hockey Shop's latest blogs and articles featuring reviews of the most sought after hockey and goalie equipment. Detailed guides on the basics of hockey, and updates on current events in the world of hockey.

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CCM Ultra Tacks hockey stick close-up, black with yellow accents, sold at The Hockey Shop

CCM Ultra Tacks Stick Reviewed

With the upcoming launch of the CCM Ultra Tacks stick on June 26th, 2015, CCM has upped their game again and improved upon last year’s...

Chad Purdy
Man in red shirt adjusting CCM Fitlite hockey helmet, hockey equipment from The Hockey Shop

CCM Fitlite Helmet Review

Available on our shelves June 26th, 2015, the new CCM Fitlite helmet takes over where the Reebok 11K helmet left off. But the rebranding is...

Chad Purdy
Bauer hockey skates on carpeted floor, shown upright in-store at The Hockey Shop

Speed Theory - Dropping an Eyelet

Looking for more mobility? Drop it... See how dropping down one eyelet when lacing your skates will give you greater range of mobility and forward...

Chad Purdy
CCM goalie leg pads, blocker, and stick in red and white on ice at The Hockey Shop

CCM Extreme Flex 2 Leg Pads Review

We got our hands on a set of CCM Extreme Flex 2 Leg Pads early and took to the ice to see how they have...

Chad Purdy
Red and white CCM hockey goalie glove on ice rink, available at TheHockeyShop.com

CCM Extreme Flex 2 Catcher

Once again, CCM has added a great feeling catching glove to their line up. We got our hands on a set of CCM Extreme Flex...

Chad Purdy
CCM Extreme Flex goalie blocker in white, red, and blue with CCM stick on ice rink

CCM Extreme Flex 2 Blocker

The Lefevre family has a long history of designing sweet blockers and the E-Flex 2 blocker is no exception to the rule. We got our...

Chad Purdy
CCM goalie stick in use, red goalie pads on ice near hockey net, TheHockeyShop.com

CCM Extreme Flex 2 Stick

CCM has expanded on their goalie stick line up and we got our hands on a CCM Extreme Flex 2 stick early and took to...

Chad Purdy
Applying green and blue PadSkinz to white hockey goalie leg pad at The Hockey Shop

How to apply Padskinz to your leg pads

Padskinz has taken the goalie market completely by storm, as it is a very unique product that currently has nothing remotely close to compete with...

Chad Purdy
Man practicing hockey training with stick on rooftop, TheHockeyShop.com equipment demo

Wanna get ripped? Try the TRX Rip Trainer

Find out how the TRX Rip Trainer will help take your off ice workouts to another level. We break down 3 exercises specific to hockey....

Chad Purdy
Athlete in Bauer training apparel using battle ropes in a gym, fitness and hockey gear

Turn sweat into energy with Bauer's Training Apparel

It’s a great time for fresh starts and new goals to get healthy; whether you’re a seasoned gym veteran or just beginning your fitness journey,...

Chad Purdy
CCM hockey neck guard and shoulder protection, black, close-up at The Hockey Shop

Cover Your Neck

Serious neck injuries are rare but when they happen tend to be severe. So let's cover all the different set ups just to be safe!...

Chad Purdy
Man training with battle ropes in gym, wearing Bauer shirt, hockey equipment fitness

Turn sweat into energy with Bauer's Training New Apparel

It’s a great time for fresh starts and new goals to get healthy; whether you’re a seasoned gym veteran or just beginning your fitness journey,...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Vapor hockey stick close-up with silver, red, and black graphics, The Hockey Shop

Bauer Vapor 1X Stick Reviewed

Based on the amount of questions we’ve been getting from customers in store lately, the Bauer Vapor 1X looks like it’s going to be a...

Chad Purdy
Close-up of CCM Ribcor hockey stick blade, black with neon yellow, on white background

Don’t compromise... CCM Ribcor 40K Stick Reviewed

The CCM Ribcor 40K takes over where the Reebok Ribcor left off. This is a sexy looking twig. With improvements in technology from the original;...

Chad Purdy
Brian's GNetik ice hockey goalie pads with black, white, and yellow design at TheHockeyShop.com

Brian's G-N3Tik (G-NETik 3) Leg Pad Review

Brian's released the all new G-NETik Pro 3, A.K.A. "G-N3Tik". The G-NETik series has catered to the ‘hybrid’ style goalie, with a flexible construction that...

Chad Purdy
The Hockey Shop staff group photo in store with hockey skates wall display

Bauer Retailer of the Year Award 2014

It's not in our store's DNA to brag but we just had to take a moment to acknowledge something great that happened to our store...

Chad Purdy
Hockey player wearing Bauer compression shirt with protective padding, sold at TheHockeyShop.com

Bauer Elite Padded Compression Base Layer featuring 37.5 Technology

Bauer's new base layer compression gear has evolved. The new goalie-specific pant is a must-have for maximum protection between the pipes. It's also ideal for...

Chad Purdy
Close-up of assorted hockey sticks from top brands at TheHockeyShop.com

Buying the right stick

Although sticks are arguably one of the most important pieces of gear for forwards, they are often overlooked by goaltenders. Have you ever walked into...

Chad Purdy
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