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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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Bauer Supreme Mach Catcher & Blocker Review

Bauer Supreme Mach Catcher & Blocker Review

The brand new Bauer Supreme Mach catcher and blocker are set to carry us toward the future of goaltending with cybernetic graphics and unrivalled performance,...

Katie Lakusta
Bauer NME ONE Goalie Mask Review

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 new iteration in the NME line merges...

Katie Lakusta
10 Classic Hockey Gifts and Some Adventurous Alternatives to Put in Stockings This Christmas

10 Classic Hockey Gifts and Some Adventurous Alternatives to Put in Stockings This Christmas

Stocking stuffers can be challenging to pick out. You want things they will appreciate and fit their interests. It can be a bit difficult putting...

Katie Lakusta
10 Hockey Gifts and Adventurous Alternatives to Put in Stockings this Christmas—Goalie Edition

10 Hockey Gifts and Adventurous Alternatives to Put in Stockings this Christmas—Goalie Edition

Goalies especially may have difficult stockings to fill since their equipment and tools tend to be a lot more specialized. You want things they will...

Katie Lakusta
TRUE Catalyst PX Goalie Stick Review

TRUE Catalyst PX Goalie Stick Review

The Catalyst PX is a clear step up from the first generation of Catalyst goalie sticks; its reduced weight and incredible toughness are all important...

Mike Ball
CCM Jetspeed FT4 Pro Stick Review: Redefined Scoring from Anywhere

CCM Jetspeed FT4 Pro Stick Review: Redefined Scoring from Anywhere

The red rocket strikes again! No longer a secret with pro snipers in the NHL, you too can be the talk of the league with...

Ryan Ross + Mac Colasimone
hockey player picking a hockey stick in the dressing room

Hockey Stick Breakdown—Guide to Buying a Hockey Stick

Hockey sticks are constantly changing and developing—likely the most of any hockey equipment. The Hockey Shop has a shooting room to try out sticks before you...

Katie Lakusta
TRUE Catalyst PX Stick Review

TRUE Catalyst PX Stick Review

We said last time that TRUE is constantly raising the bar with every new stick release. Just a few months ago, they came out with...

Katie Lakusta
Roller Wheel Maintenance: Swapping & Rotating Inline Skate Wheels

Roller Wheel Maintenance: Swapping & Rotating Inline Skate Wheels

Inline hockey and roller skating can be great ways to keep up your training and play in the spring season. But like with all equipment,...

Katie Lakusta
Flare Blades Review

Flare Blades Review

There have been attempts in the past to craft new blades that would offer better glide, speed, feel, and ultimately performance. Despite possessing good potential...

Katie Lakusta
Warrior Ritual M2 Pro+ Goalie Stick Review

Warrior Ritual M2 Pro+ Goalie Stick Review

Warrior’s M2 Pro+ goalie stick has some rather sizable shoes to fill. With the M2 Pro+, coming in at 609g—Warrior’s lightest stick to date—and with...

Katie Lakusta
Vaughn SLR3 Pro Carbon Leg Pad Review

Vaughn SLR3 Pro Carbon Leg Pad Review

After a long wait full of leaked pictures, teasers, and pro gear sightings, the highly anticipated SLR3 Pro Carbon leg pads are finally here, and...

Katie Lakusta
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