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Local Hero: Remembering Gino Odjick

January 20, 2023

On January 15, 2023, the hockey world mourned the loss of community leader and ex-Canuck Gino Odjick. Odjick was well-known both during the time he...

Katie Lakusta

CCM Tacks AS-V Pro Stick Review

December 1, 2022

Like with the rest of the Tacks AS-V Pro equipment series, CCM is going experimental with their new AS-V Pro hockey stick. The new rendition...

Katie Lakusta

Remembrance Day - History of Hockey and Those Lost to War

November 11, 2022

On November 11, Canada joins many other countries among the Commonwealth and others to celebrate our veterans and reflect on the many soldiers and people...

Katie Lakusta

The Hockey Shop's Black Friday Buying Guide

November 1, 2022

The Hockey Shop has some big hockey sales this Black Friday for some of our highest-end gear. Here are just a few of our favourites...

Katie Lakusta

Bauer AG5NT Stick Review

October 13, 2022

Bauer’s had a strong year with the release of the Mach, SYNC, and KONEKT equipment—but their mission is far from over. You’ll notice on the side...

Katie Lakusta

Labour Day - 4 Labour Movements that Shook the World of Hockey

September 5, 2022

On September 5th, Canada and the USA celebrate Labour Day, where we take the time to celebrate the many achievements of workers fighting for a...

Katie Lakusta

CCM Ribcor Trigger 7 Pro Review

August 31, 2022

Hope that trigger finger is locked and loaded—the new Ribcor Trigger 7 is here to usher in the next generation of low kick hockey sticks...

Katie Lakusta

Bauer Nexus SYNC Stick Review

July 29, 2022

Bauer's Nexus series has always been known for its incredible balance and ability to use creative tech efficiently. Successor to the highly renowned Nexus Geo,...

Katie Lakusta

Bauer KONEKT Goalie Skate Review

July 29, 2022

As neat as the skate may already look on paper, those leaked photos don’t do the Bauer KONEKT justice. We were lucky enough to get...

Katie Lakusta

TRUE Catalyst 9 Skate Review

July 22, 2022

TRUE has spent years studying skates through their previous TF series and custom skates—and now, they are in a position to provide one of the...

Katie Lakusta

TRUE HZRDUS PX Hockey Stick Review

July 19, 2022

No stick in history has ever been this light—until now. TRUE takes “effortless” to the next level with their lightest stick yet, the HZRDUS PX. HZRDUS...

Katie Lakusta

Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Glove Review

July 11, 2022

If you were anything like me, you were likely wondering what Bauer’s Vapor Hyperlite series would look like in a glove—and how its features and...

Katie Lakusta

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