Bauer Elite Junior Goalie Stick - 2023
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Intro/New Features
Bauer looks to provide a wide variety of options for goaltenders for the 2023 season, and making sure goalies can get the equipment they need is a very important part of that goal. The 2023 Elite goalie stick has been upgraded with some tech from previous high-end gear at a more budget-friendly price point, featuring a UD carbon construction, an ExpanCel Bridge core, and a Vapor-inspired geometrical construction.
Shaft Construction
The shaft is constructed with unidirectional carbon, which provides exceptional strength and stiffness while keeping the overall weight of the stick low. The unidirectional nature of the carbon fibres provides targeted reinforcement in strategic areas of the stick for increased durability. UD carbon also enhances the responsiveness and energy transfer, making it easier and more efficient to pass or shoot when needed.
Paddle Construction
An ExpanCel Bridge core has been inherited by the Elite goalie stick from the Mach, which is quite the upgrade. Expancel is designed to enlarge and contract depending on the situation in order to reach a desired durability; it is also very lightweight, making it ideal for paddle design.
Blade Construction/Stiffness
The blade also employs an ExpanCel Bridge core for a lighter weight, greater durability, and an overall optimized feel when handling and stopping the puck.
Graphics
The Elite goal stick moves with the rest of the ‘23 season gear toward a lighter colouration with a bit more pop. This stick is majority white and lightly coloured near the top and along the shaft, and the Elite text logo is visible at the centre of the shaft. The colours are reversed on the black variation.
Blade Patterns, Paddle Lengths, Stick Lengths, Weight, Level of Play
The Elite Junior goalie stick is available in 22” and 21” lengths in the following colourways: Silver/Black, Black, Blue, and Red. This stick is only available with the P31 curve.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Performance |
| Shaft Construction | UD Carbon |
| Paddle Construction | Expancel Construction |
| Blade Construction | ExpanCel Construction |
| Length | 22", 21" |
| Other Features | |
| Warranty | 30 Days |
| Weight | 485g |
| Customizable |
Goalie Stick Sizing Information
Unlike other pieces of gear, Goalie Sticks are sized mostly to the goaltender’s preference and playing style rather than their height. The most important measurement, when purchasing a new goal stick, is the paddle height (the wide portion of the stick), which is usually taken from the heel of the stick to the shaft/paddle interface. The reason for the paddle height’s significance is because it sets up the goaltender’s depth in the ready stance and (if properly sized) positions the blocker in an optimal position.
Sizing Your Goalie Stick
To start analyzing the size of your goalie stick, put on your goalie skates to get an accurate height of where you will be in your stance. If you’re looking to be even more accurate, strap on your goalie pads and blocker as well. Once that is done, get comfortable in your natural stance (the one you’d be in during a majority of gameplay) and look for the following:
1. The entire blade of the stick is flush with the ground while being 1’ - 2’ in front of your feet
2. After getting your stick into the flush position, check that the inside edge of the blocker hand sits on the outside edge of the goal pad (this is while holding just above the paddle).
Goalie Stick Sizing Considerations
Goalie Stick sizing can be very subjective compared to other pieces of equipment. The reason for this is the ambiguity of each goaltenders ‘natural stance’, especially with younger goaltenders. It is rather common for children to use taller sticks in comparison to their height, as their stance depth isn’t usually as aggressive as a seasoned goalie.
The shaft length of a goalie stick is usually best left at its stock length, as it serves to counteract the weight of the blade and ideally place the center of gravity at the top of the paddle. The one exception to this rule is for advanced puck handlers, cutting the shaft will allow more power transfer when shooting as a result of being able to keep the blade flush to the ice while near the goaltender’s feet.
