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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.

Close-up of Vaughn V7 goalie leg pads in white, black, and red at The Hockey Shop
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Vaughn V7 XR and XF: What’s the Difference?

Velocity 7 is here from Vaughn! Like last season’s V6 line, the V7 lineup features two different models to choose from: V7 XR and...

Four Bauer Prodigy hockey sticks with colored accents, displayed at The Hockey Shop
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Bauer Prodigy Youth Sticks Review

Choosing the right stick can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. Priced at $54.99, the Bauer Prodigy sticks provide parents and beginners good value in...

Vaughn V7 goalie chest protector with red accents, available at TheHockeyShop.com
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Vaughn V7 XF Pro Carbon THS Spec Chest Protector

If you’re looking to get a new chest protector for next season and beyond, you ought to strongly consider the Vaughn V7 XF Pro...

CCM Jetspeed inline hockey skates with black and red boots on green floor, The Hockey Shop
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CCM JetSpeed Inline Skate Review

Looking for ice-skate quality? Answer... the CCM JetSpeed inline skates. The JetSpeed boot is almost identical in terms of stiffness and quality and is...

Close-up of Bauer Supreme 1S goalie stick, ERGO+ grip, featured at The Hockey Shop
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Bauer Supreme Goal Sticks Review

Bauer continues their successful Supreme composite goal stick lineup, with the introduction of the Supreme 1S, S190, S170 and S150 sticks. At all four...

Brian's Subzero 7 white goalie leg pads, blocker, and glove on bench at The Hockey Shop
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Brian’s SubZero 7.0 Series Review

Brian’s Custom Sports has come out with another great price-point model, that emulates their pro level SubZero Pro 3. Made in the Philippines using...

Warrior Covert QRL hockey stick blade with white tape, TheHockeyShop.com equipment
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Warrior Covert QRL Stick Review

A lightning-quick stick specifically designed for lightning-quick shooters is the tagline for the new Warrior Covert QRL and Warrior looks to bring the success...

CCM Super Tacks hockey sticks on locker room bench at TheHockeyShop.com
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CCM Super Tacks Stick Review

The release of the Super Tacks stick brings about a new, true all-in-one stick designed to be used in every game situation and perform...

Hockey player wearing black Bauer goalie mask, featured by The Hockey Shop
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Bauer Profile 960XPM Goal Mask Review

The Profile 960 mask has been the most popular mask at pro, college and junior levels, because of it’s protection and iconic look. Bauer,...

Bauer Vapor 1X hockey stick held on ice rink, hockey gloves, The Hockey Shop equipment
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Bauer Vapor 1X 2016 Stick Review

Being able to innovate on an already successful platform is no easy task, even for the likes of Bauer. Yet, they have managed to...

CCM RBZ hockey stick blade with logo on white background at TheHockeyShop.com
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CCM RBZ Revolution Stick Review

The new CCM RBZ Revolution aims to deliver the next generation of shooting performance. The RBZ Revolution brings about many new changes unseen before...

Close-up of CCM hockey helmet with clear visor, available at The Hockey Shop.
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The New CCM Visor Review

Having excellent vision on the ice is something some players are born with, but if you’re one of the few who would like to...

Hockey player in Bauer Nexus shoulder pads sitting in locker room at The Hockey Shop
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Bauer 1N Protective Review

If you’re in the market for top-end gear with that classic fit, the Nexus 1N lineup would be your perfect match. We get our...

Bauer Supreme Matrix hockey skates on player, blue pants, hockey stick, The Hockey Shop
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Bauer Supreme Matrix Skate Review

The 2016 Supreme Matrix skate is available exclusively at Source for Sports stores and is packed full of pro level features. The Matrix is...

Warrior Covert black hockey glove close-up, available at TheHockeyShop.com
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Warrior Covert QRL Gloves Review

The QRL could be the ultimate glove in terms of protection, fit, and feel and Warrior claims that it is currently the lightest, most...

Bauer Nexus 1N hockey skate on white background, available at The Hockey Shop
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Bauer Nexus 1N Skate Review

The final revamp to the Bauer skate lineup comes to the Nexus. The Nexus 1N still provides that classic, wider fit you’ve come to...

Bauer Supreme 1S goalie chest protector worn in hockey locker room at TheHockeyShop.com
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Bauer Supreme 1S Chest and Goal Pants Review

Along with the release of Bauer’s highly anticipated OD1N project comes the rest of the Supreme 1S line. The Bauer’s Supreme 1S chest &...

Warrior goalie sticks variety displayed on table at The Hockey Shop, featuring Pro and Lite models.
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Warrior Swagger Stick Collection

If you’re in the market for some new lumber, we have brought in four of Warrior’s newest Swagger sticks. The Swagger Pro, Pro LTE,...

CCM YFlex goalie pads and sticks in locker room at The Hockey Shop
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CCM YFlex Goal Series Review

Do you have a young one whose biggest dream is to play against their idol one day? Well, CCM has designed a new YFlex...

Black CCM hockey helmet on locker room bench, hockey equipment at TheHockeyShop.com
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CCM FitLITE 3DS Helmet Review

If you’re in the market for a new helmet, give the 3DS a look, it provides an excellent custom fit, and utilizes state of...

Pair of black and yellow CCM hockey skates on locker room floor at The Hockey Shop
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New CCM Super Tacks Skate Review

If CCMs goal was to design a skate with superior fit, and unheard of performance, then they certainly succeeded. With its 360-degree anatomical design,...

Bauer Vapor 1X hockey shoulder pads with CURV composite, black and gray protective gear
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Bauer Vapor 1X Protective Review

The Bauer Vapor 1X protective gear looks to be packed full of features and have gone the extra mile to revamp, update, and outright...

Bauer Supreme hockey skate with white laces, black boot, and Tuuk blade on white background
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Bauer Supreme 1S Hockey Skate Review

Bauer’s use of their new technology to construct the Supreme 1S is a home run as it looks to maximize the performance of the...

Close-up of Bauer Supreme 1S hockey skate at The Hockey Shop, displaying detailed blade and laces.
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Bauer Supreme 1S Goal Skates Review

For many years now, Bauer has continually been the company ahead of the curve, when it comes to goalie skates. Their biggest changes were...

Warrior G3 goalie leg pad in action on ice, featured by The Hockey Shop
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Warrior Ritual G3 Custom Leg Pad Review

Warrior’s Ritual series has always been different. There isn’t a better way to describe it. Many questions have been asked, over the years, and...

Warrior G3 goalie blocker and trapper gloves on net, hockey gear at TheHockeyShop.com
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Warrior Ritual G3 Custom Blocker & Trapper Review

The Ritual G3 blocker keeps a similar lightweight design as the G2, weighing in at 1.85 lbs. At first glance, the G3 blocker has...

CCM Quicklite hockey shin guard worn in locker room with hockey gear at TheHockeyShop.com
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CCM QuickLite Shin Guards Review

The QuickLite shin guards introduce a new fit that’s snug and tapered to give you extra control. The design and look of this shin...

Hockey player wearing CCM Quicklite shoulder and elbow pads from The Hockey Shop
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CCM QuickLite Elbow Pad Review

CCM decided to test out some new design elements with the QuickLite elbow pad. The successful three-piece design seen on the RBZ elbow pad...

Close-up of CCM Quicklite hockey shoulder pads with U Foam at TheHockeyShop.com
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CCM QuickLite Shoulder Pads Review

Designed to fit similar to the RBZ shoulder pad with that seamless, lightweight feel that this shoulder pad is known for, the QuickLite introduces...

Close-up of CCM Quicklite hockey pants padding at TheHockeyShop.com locker room
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CCM QuickLite Pants Review

With a completely new fit, the QuickLite design theme is seen on the pants as well. The QuickLite comes standard with an adjustable length...

Hockey player putting on CCM shin guards in locker room with equipment bag, helmets, and skates
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CCM QuickLite Protective Reviewed

The evolution of CCM’s RBZ series continues with the new QuickLite protective lineup. CCM has delivered an enhanced fit and increased protection with the...

CCM Quicklite hockey glove close-up, black and red, at TheHockeyShop.com equipment store
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CCM QuickLite Hockey Gloves Review

The new QuickLite glove is based off the design of the Reebok 30K glove. It has an improved fit with a tapered fit in...

Bauer goalie pads and gear in use on ice at hockey rink, The Hockey Shop equipment demo
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Bauer Supreme 1S Blocker and Trapper

Simply put, the Supreme 1S trapper is the best trapper Bauer has come out with in a long time while the Supreme 1S blocker...

CCM Premier Plus goalie stick held on ice by hockey goalie in red and white gear
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CCM Premier Goal Sticks

It’s a new era for CCM hockey, as they are releasing their first Premier line under their name. So, along with the new pads,...

Close-up of CCM Ribcor Prolite G stainless steel goalie skate at TheHockeyShop.com
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CCM RIBCOR 50K Goal Skate Review

This April 2016, CCM will revive the cult classic Pump skate with the RIBCOR 50K goal skate. CCM has designed the 50K skate with...

Hockey goalie in white and red CCM gear guarding the net on ice rink at The Hockey Shop
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New 2016 CCM Premier Pro Review

From inception in 2004, all the way to today, Reebok/CCM has become a dominant force in the goalie world; the Premier series has certainly...

CCM EFlex hockey goalie chest protector worn by player, The Hockey Shop equipment display
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CCM Extreme Flex Shield Review: Chest-Arm Protector and Pants

This April 2016, CCM will be introducing their first Extreme Flex Chest & Arm Protector, and Goalie Pant. With the use of two advanced...

Close-up of hockey player taping CCM hockey stick blade, The Hockey Shop equipment
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CCM RBZ SpeedBurner LE & SE Composite Sticks Review

Updated, renewed, revamped, whatever you want to call it, the new Speedburner LE & SE sticks boast much needed improvements that help define the...

Bauer Supreme 1S hockey stick with yellow accents, displayed for pre-order at The Hockey Shop.
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Bauer Supreme 1S Stick Reviewed

Looking at the Supreme 1S, it has that mainstay Amplified Mid-Kick for those full motion shots like the snap or slap shot. Typical of...

Youth in blue hockey hoodie and beanie leaning on hockey net at The Hockey Shop rink
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Top 10 Christmas Gifts For Your Goalie

There is no better time to spend with loved ones and friends than the holidays. Being huddled around the TV with a hot chocolate—maybe...

Close-up of colorful hockey-themed holiday ugly sweaters at TheHockeyShop.com
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Top 10 Hottest Gift Items This Season

Just in time for the holidays, here’s our top-10 list for your hockey-loving family member or friend that can be purchased from the comfort...

CCM Extreme Flex Pro goalie leg pads in black and white, hockey equipment at The Hockey Shop
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CCM 760 & 860 Leg Pad Review

Customer service is the name of our game, here at The Shop. We strive to make sure you purchase the right products. With large...

Brian's red, white, and black goalie leg pads, blocker, and catcher at The Hockey Shop
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Brian’s Sub Zero Pro 3 Goal Review

Few get as excited as we at The Shop do when new Brian’s gear comes out, and that is because we never know what...

Four goalie chest protectors from top hockey brands at TheHockeyShop.com, close-up view.
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THS Spec Custom Chest & Arm Review

Shop all Chest Protector Collection → Here at The Hockey Shop, we take pride in having one of the largest gear selections in Canada,...

Bauer Vapor 1X LE hockey stick close-up with red and silver graphics, TheHockeyShop.com
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Bauer Vapor 1X LE Stick Review

Early on-ice feedback includes one of our stick testers calling it “The best puck feel in a composite blade”. Everybody seems to agree that...

Bauer Vapor 1X LE hockey skate with red laces on black background at The Hockey Shop
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Bauer Vapor 1X LE Skate Review

Besides being one of the sexiest looking skates we’ve ever seen, the Bauer Vapor 1XLE Skate brings a lot of new technologies to talk...

Close-up of CCM Jetspeed hockey skate with black, red, and silver accents at The Hockey Shop
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CCM Jetspeed Skates Review

One of the features that I’m the most excited about the JetSpeed skates is the fit. They were a great fit in the heel...

Close-up of CCM Ribcor Reckoner hockey stick shaft with black, green, and yellow design
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CCM RIBCOR Reckoner Stick Reviewed

Like to dangle? Then maybe the CCM RIBCOR Reckoner is the stick for you. Out of the big three, CCM’s latest arrival is the...

Brian's NetZero goalie blocker and catcher pads with red and black accents from TheHockeyShop.com
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Brian's NetZero Goal Pads

Leave it to the Kings of Custom to design a pad that provides multiple graphic cutouts, in a range of colours, allowing the goalie...