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Brian's Iconik 2

Brian's Iconik 2 Leg Pad, Catcher, and Blocker Review

The Brian’s Iconik 2 goalie gear builds on the success of the original Iconik line with subtle but meaningful upgrades. Featuring a new single-strap system,...

Jonathan Holloway
Bauer Pulse Review Goalie Stick

Bauer Pulse Goal Stick Review

The Bauer Pulse Goalie Stick represents the next evolution in Bauer’s Innovation Series. Combining technologies from past releases like the Agent and Protocol with new...

Jonathan Holloway
Renata Fast shooting with a Bauer PULSE stick

Innovation Incoming: Bauer Pulse Stick Hockey Stick Review

Bauer has finally released the PULSE stick, the next iteration of their innovation series of equipment—and a stick we’ve been literally anticipating for years at...

Katie Lakusta
promotional image of the FTW skate with a

Redefining the Sport: CCM Jetspeed FTW Hockey Skates Review

CCM is back with their next addition to their skate line with the new Jetspeed FTW skates. We'll break down the skate's innovative design to...

Katie Lakusta
CCM Vizion Goal Stick Review

CCM Vizion Goal Stick Review

The Vizion marks CCM’s boldest goalie stick launch yet. Packed with new features like ALUPLI composite and HYPETEX, it promises durability, control, and accuracy. Here’s...

Jonathan Holloway
Danielle Serdachny shooting with a Flylite stick

Bauer Vapor Flylite Hockey Stick Review

Bauer has revived a classic name in the new Vapor Flylite hockey stick, featuring both returning and newer tech from Bauer's innovation Twitch stick. We’ll...

Katie Lakusta
Hero shot of the FT8 Pro glove with

CCM Jetspeed FT8 Pro Hockey Gloves Review

Hockey is a game of split-second decisions—but when overheating can fog up your focus, even elite players lose their edge. Enter next season with the...

Katie Lakusta
CCM Phenom Review

CCM Phenom Goalie Gear: Leg Pad, Catcher, and Blocker Review

CCM’s new Phenom gear isn’t just smaller—it’s smarter. Built specifically for young goalies, this junior-specific line focuses on fit, comfort, and performance to help developing...

Jonathan Holloway
CCM Eflex 7.9 Review

CCM EFlex 7.9 Leg Pad, Catcher, and Blocker Review

Discover the all-new CCM Eflex 7.9 goalie pads, featuring new Cross-Glide slide tech, a new comfort leg channel, and a redesigned glove. Our in-depth review...

Jonathan Holloway
CCM Eflex 7 Review

CCM EFlex 7 Leg Pad, Catcher, and Blocker Review

Discover the all-new CCM Eflex 7 goalie pads, featuring new Cross-Glide slide tech, Infinite Power Rebound core, and a redesigned leg channel for enhanced mobility...

Jonathan Holloway
FT8 Pro protective equipment

CCM Jetspeed FT8 Pro Protective Equipment Review

Building on the legacy of the FT6 Pro line, the next-generation Jetspeed FT8 Pro protective equipment introduces a few targeted upgrades across each piece of...

Katie Lakusta
Bauer Vapor Flylite

Bauer Vapor FLYLITE Goal Stick Review

Explore our full review of the Bauer Vapor FLYLITE goalie stick, covering new features like the Hybrid Toe, Quad Air Bridge, and UD Carbon construction....

Jonathan Holloway
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