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Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Glove Review
If you were anything like me, you were likely wondering what Bauer’s Vapor Hyperlite series would look like...
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Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Protectives Review
If your style is more evasion and less on power, then the Hyperlite gear is the perfect set...
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Bauer Supreme Mach Skate Review
Before, Ultrasonic and Hyperlite contended as Bauer’s top-of-the-line skates. Now, Bauer is ascending to their newest generation of...
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National Indigenous Peoples Day - A History of Canadian Indigenous Peoples and Hockey
On June 21, Canada celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day—a day where we observe the summer solstice (a very...
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CCM Axis 2 Leg Pad Review
The original Axis may have been a test drive for CCM and what they could do with stiff...
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CCM Axis 2 Catcher & Blocker Set Review
Prepare for a revolution; the Axis line from CCM is back in one of the biggest updates to...
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Brian's G-NETik X5 Goalie Gear Review
For 2022, Brian's is making it easier for goalies of all skill levels to get in the game...
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CCM Tacks AS-V Pro Gloves Review
CCM’s Tacks line is starting anew with sleek updated graphics and exceptional performance in their next A-series gloves....
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CCM AS-V Pro Protectives Review
CCM’s newest chapter in the Tacks saga can be best described as refined, bold, and ambitious. With a brand...
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Bauer Supreme Mach Leg Pad Review
You’ve likely seen and learned about the existence of these pads already, whether that be from sneaky NHL...
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Bauer Supreme Mach Catcher & Blocker Review
The brand new Bauer Supreme Mach catcher and blocker are set to carry us toward the future of...
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Bauer NME ONE Goalie Mask Review
Get ready to dominate the ice with Bauer’s new NME ONE goalie mask. As the name implies, this...