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Gear reviews, sizing guides, and everything else you need to play your best — from the team at North America's hockey superstore.
CCM Super Tacks AS1 Gloves Review
The CCM Super Tacks AS1 gloves replace the previous generation Super Tacks, and offer the top of the line protection products in the Tacks...
Bauer Vapor 2X Pro Leg Pads Review
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...
Bauer Vapor 2X Pro Catcher & Blocker
The 2X Pro trapper makes it clear that Bauer is looking to not only improve their pads, but rather the whole set. Staying with...
Vaughn SLR2 Pro Carbon Leg Pad Review
New for 2019, the Vaughn Ventus SLR2 series is looking to shake things up for Vaughn. Most view Vaughn as a master of classic...
Vaughn SLR2-ST Trapper and SLR Blocker Review
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...
CCM RIBCOR Trigger 4 Pro Stick Review
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...
CCM Super Tacks AS2 Pro Hockey Stick Review
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...
CCM Extreme Flex 4 Leg Pads Review
New for 2019, CCM introduces the fourth rendition of the Extreme Flex line – the E-Flex 4 goal series. After years of success, the...
CCM Extreme Flex 4 Trapper & Blocker Review
Since the inception of the Extreme Flex line almost six years ago, the gloves have been an integral part of the overall popularity and...
CCM E-Flex 4 Goalie Stick Review
What if you could have a lightweight composite stick, with the puck feel and soft flex profile of a wood stick? CCM asked the...
2019 CCM Jetspeed FT2 Hockey Skates Review
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...
2019 CCM Jetspeed FT2 Goal Skates Review
The most revolutionary goalie skates CCM has ever produced are making their way to the market in 2019. The main features consist of a...
2019 True XC9 ACF Hockey Stick Review
The XC9 is the flagship in the TRUE’s stick line-up and has more technology built into it than any other stick they’ve built to...
Coveted 906 Mask Review
While the major players of goaltending equipment may be obvious, Coveted is looking to give them a run for their money with their newly...
Brian's G-Netik 4 Trapper and Blocker Review
We took the new Brian's G-NETik 4 gear on ice and were totally blown away.
Brian's G-Netik 4 Leg Pad Review
Brians has done it again! Brian’s has always been ahead of the curve in goaltending innovation, quality and customizability. This time around, it’s all...
Warrior Alpha One Helmet Review
Warrior has really taken a step forward in their helmet design with the introduction of the Alpha One. With improvements in protection and fit...
Brian’s OPTiK Chest & Arm Protector
The Custom Goal Company has made a major splash in the goalie world with their all-new OPTiK series. Following the release of the leg...
CCM Super Tacks AS1 Hockey Stick Review
The AS1 focuses in on two things: maximizing energy transfer and controlling the shot trajectory. We want to put as much as we can...
2018 Bauer NEXUS 2N Pro Hockey Stick Review
Shop all Bauer Nexus 2N Hockey Stick Collection → Availability: In Stock now shipping. The 2018 Bauer NEXUS 2N Pro could be your new...
Bauer Supreme 2S Pro Goal Stick Review
The Bauer Supreme 2S Pro goal stick is this year's flagship model from the Supreme lineup. Every season, composite sticks continue to gain traction...
Bauer Supreme 2S Pro Goalie Skates Review
In 2016, Bauer blew the goalie world away with their “cowling-less” goalie skate design, with the Supreme 1S series. In 2018, Bauer brings us...
CCM Premier 2 Stick Review
New for 2018, the CCM Premier 2 goal stick is the second iteration flagship composite stick for CCM. To kick off the 2016 season,...
Bauer RE-AKT 95 Helmet Review
Let’s talk about the 2018 Bauer RE-AKT 95 Hockey Helmet. The latest release from Bauer’s research and development team is an elite level helmet...
CCM AS1 Super Tacks Goalie Skate Review
The next generation of CCM’s goal skates are here: The Super Tacks AS1 goal skates. CCM is bringing their pioneering Super Tacks technology to...
CCM Tacks Goal Skate Review
The newest addition to the CCM goal family is the Tacks goal skate. This goal skate is designed with a stiffer boot than the...
You're Invited to TENDYFEST - May 27, 2018
The Defining name in goalie demo days "TENDYFEST" Is Back. We assembled all the top goal manufactures and suppliers under one roof for one...
Bauer 2S Pro Blocker & Trapper Review
In 2016, Bauer released the highly anticipated Supreme 1S series. While the leg pads were the main attraction of the series, Bauer made a...
Bauer Supreme 2S Leg Pads Review
In 2016, Bauer turned their concept OD1N goalie leg pads into a reality, with the Supreme 1S series. Spring of 2018 will bring us...
CCM Jetspeed Hockey Stick Review
The 2018 CCM JetSpeed is an elite level stick designed with speed in mind for today’s lightning fast game. The latest premier stick from...
CCM Ribcor Trigger 3D Stick Review
Released this past fall, the CCM Ribcor Trigger 3D is the newest member of the very popular CCM Ribcor line of sticks. Known for...
Bauer Nexus 2N Skates Review
Shop all Bauer Hockey Skates → The first time I had a chance to look at Bauer’s 2018 catalogue I thought I missed a...
CCM Super Tacks AS1 Skates Review
The 2018 CCM Super Tacks AS1 hockey skates are a brilliant follow up to the 2016 Super Tacks skates. Using the anatomical one-piece boot...
CCM Premier II Leg Pads
The CCM Premier 2 leg pads provide a greater rebound generating power than previous generations, and at a fraction of the weight. With an...
CCM Premier II Blocker & Trapper
For 2018, CCM Hockey brings us the newest addition to their Premier line. The CCM Premier 2 blocker and trapper provide the same feel...
In Stock Now - Lizard Skins
A product we've been meaning to review for a while is a set of grip-alternative tapes made by Lizard Skins, a Utah-based company known...
CCM E3.5 Source Exclusive vs Stock Version
CCM E3.5 Source exclusive vs. Stock Version
Brian's OPTiK Pro Trapper & Blocker Review
The OPT1K blocker and trapper are the perfect ensemble of Brian’s craftsmanship and innovation. From the entirely new design, to the vast selection of...
Brian's OPTiK Pro Leg Pad Review
The OPT1K leg pads are the perfect ensemble of Brian’s craftsmanship and innovation. From the chassis that works best for you, to the vast...
Bauer Vapor 1X Lite Stick Review
The new Bauer Vapor 1X Lite comes to the market with a truly new technology in carbon layering. This has added strength and stiffness...
CCM E3.9 Source Exclusive vs Stock Version
This year, we are proud to offer the CCM Extreme Flex E3.9 leg pads, trappers and blockers. More specifically, we are proud to offer...
CCM RIBCOR Trigger 2 Stick Review 2017
The 2017 Ribcor Trigger² stick features a new improved taper to ease of loading and the quickness of release is impressive. The addition of...
Vaughn SLR Pro Carbon Chest & Arm Protector Review
August 8th, 2017 - The Ventus SLR Pro Carbon combines carbon fiber, multi-density foams, and Vaughn’s craftsmanship to make a top-notch chest protector
Warrior Alpha QX Composite Stick Review
August 3, 2017 - I was able to get my hands on the QX early and give it a go. On the ice, I...
CCM RIBCOR 70K Skate Review
July 12, 2017 - This is not just a slightly newer Ribcor with a fresh coat of paint and a few new bells and...
2017 Bauer Supreme 1S Stick Review
I'm always impressed when I see truly new technologies brought to market. That's what caught my attention with the new Supreme 1S. Bauer is...
CCM Super Tacks 2.0 Stick Review
Riding on the success of the Super Tacks stick, CCM has produced a worthy successor to their sniper’s stick.
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 of a Tesla and sheer power...
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 every movement.