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True TF9 Goal Skate Review

True TF9 Goal Skate Review

After years of dominating the custom skate market with countless professional and elite goalies making the switch, True has finally brought a mid price point...

Chad Purdy
CCM EFlex 5 Leg Pad Review: Take control of the game.

CCM EFlex 5 Leg Pad Review: Take control of the game.

For 2021, CCM looks to build on the success of the incredibly popular EFlex 4 leg pad while updating them to compete with the modern...

Cedric Hastings
CCM Eflex 5 Chest Protector

CCM Eflex 5 Chest Protector

The new E-Flex chest protector features new design changes making it one of the best chest guards for mobility without sacrificing coverage. ...

Chad Purdy
CCM E-Flex 5.9 and 5.5 Leg Pads Review

CCM E-Flex 5.9 and 5.5 Leg Pads Review

With the release of the new E-Flex 5 leg pad comes the newly refreshed E5.9 and 5.5 pads. A new knee roll design, refined core, the...

Chad Purdy
CCM E-Flex E5.9 and E5.5 Catcher/Blocker Review

CCM E-Flex E5.9 and E5.5 Catcher/Blocker Review

One area where CCM has always stood above the rest is in their gloves. The E5.9 and E5.5 catcher and blocker feature a couple notable...

Chad Purdy
CCM Eflex 5 Trapper & Blocker Review

CCM Eflex 5 Trapper & Blocker Review

CCM took what was great about the E-Flex 4 and made the necessary tweaks to create an even better set of  gloves. ...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Vapor 3X Leg Pads Review

Bauer Vapor 3X Leg Pads Review

With the release of all the impressive new technologies and features in the Hyperlite pad, the midline 3X has been placed in the shadows. However,...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Vapor 3X Catcher & Blocker Review

Bauer Vapor 3X Catcher & Blocker Review

One thing that Bauer has done a great job of in recent years is translating the features and feel of their pro gloves down to...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Leg Pad Review: Vapor adds Stabiliflex

Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Leg Pad Review: Vapor adds Stabiliflex

New for 2021, the Hyperlite pads bring modern technology and innovations to a soft, flexible pad. The new pad features key upgrades such as a...

Cedric Hastings
Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Goalie Stick Review

Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Goalie Stick Review

DURABILITY + GRIP + CONTROL = THE BEST BAUER GOALIE STICK EVER MADE. Traditionally, the Vapor line of goal sticks has lagged behind the Supreme...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Chest Protector Review

Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Chest Protector Review

For the Hyperlite chest, Bauer wanted to keep the mobility, range of motion and lightweight construction users of the 2X Pro liked while adding more...

Chad Purdy
Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Catcher & Blocker Review

Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Catcher & Blocker Review

When replacing a line as popular as the 2X Pro, Bauer had some big shoes to fill; with the new Hyperlite line they took what...

Chad Purdy
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