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Bauer Sling hockey stick close-up with green graphics on black background at TheHockeyShop.comPlayer

Bauer Sling Hockey Stick Review

Leave it to Bauer to absolutely revolutionize the hockey experience. They started the slingshot style with the Nexus...

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Katie Lakusta
3 min
Hockey player using True Catalyst 9X stick on ice rink, wearing full gear, with visible True branding.Article

True Catalyst 9X Stick Review

Aim True. Get unparalleled accuracy with True’s newest stick The True Catalyst 9X is True’s lightest stick to date....

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Chad Purdy
3 min
Bauer Hyperlite hockey helmet close-up with green accents and performance slogan, TheHockeyShop.comPlayer

Bauer HyperLite Helmet Review

The Bauer HyperLite helmet will keep you feeling light, fast, and strong from the beginning of the game...

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Mac Colasimone
2 min
Hockey player in Bauer gear using Bauer Hyperlite stick on ice at TheHockeyShop.com rink.Player

Bauer Vapor HyperLite Stick Review

I was fortunate enough to try it out and I couldn’t get over the response and pop I...

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Chad Purdy
3 min
Bauer Pro goalie skate with carbon blade on black floor, TheHockeyShop.com hockey gearGoalie

Bauer Pro Goal Skates Review

A Revolution in Goalie Movement - With a number of upgrades over the Ultrasonic such as a redesigned liner,...

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Chad Purdy
3 min
Hockey goalie in Bauer gear lacing skates, GSX vs Elite comparison, TheHockeyShop.comGoalie

Bauer Elite and GSX Goal Skates Review

A Revolution in Goalie Movement - With the release of their newly condensed skate line, we wanted to...

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Chad Purdy
3 min
Bauer Hyperlite hockey skates in action on ice at The Hockey ShopArticle

Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Senior Hockey Skates Review

With a unique approach for your skating stride and packed with a ton of new features, there’s about...

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Randy Friesen
4 min
Hockey player adjusting Bauer Ultrasonic hockey shoulder and elbow pads in locker roomArticle

Bauer Supreme UltraSonic Protective Review

The new Bauer Supreme UltraSonic collection has been designed and engineered for the elite player who wants full...

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Chad Purdy
6 min
CCM JetSpeed FT4 Pro hockey skates on ice, close-up, at TheHockeyShop.com rink.Player

CCM JetSpeed FT4 Pro Hockey Skates Review

New for this season in the Jetspeed lineup is the FT4 Pro skate. The newest rendition of CCM's...

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Chad Purdy
3 min
CCM JetSpeed FT4 Pro hockey protective gear set with gloves, pads, and pants displayed on black background.Article

CCM Jetspeed FT4 Pro Protective Review

The Jetspeed protective series of equipment has been one of the best fitting and lightweight gear on the...

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Chad Purdy
2 min
CCM Super Tacks X hockey helmet in black with logo, featured at The Hockey Shop.Article

CCM Super Tacks X Hockey Helmet Review

This cutting edge hockey helmet is the first to feature a 3D printed interior. Crafted with NEST Tech...

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Mike Ball
2 min
Hockey goalie in red and white pads making a save on ice, featuring True TF9 skates.Goalie

True TF9 Goal Skate Review

After years of dominating the custom skate market with countless professional and elite goalies making the switch, True...

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Chad Purdy
4 min