CCM Premier 2 Pro Intermediate Goalie Stick
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With the release of the CCM Premier II senior goalie stick, CCM has improved their older Premier Pro considerably to suit the modern goalies needs, more than it already did.
For this year, CCM has changed the construction of the Premier composite stick significantly. The largest change to the stick is the use of Sigmatex Spread-Tow Technology through the shaft and paddle of the stick. This new weaved carbon fiber design helps to decrease weight as well as maintaining, and improving stiffness and durability. Also, due to the aesthetically pleasing look of the material, CCM has gone even further into weight savings by limiting the amount of the paint on the shaft and paddle.
One big improvement that all goalies will be happy about in the Premier 2 senior goalie stick is the improved consistency and durability of the shaft of the stick. By improving the shaft compaction of the shaft, CCM has ensured that the stick will have improved corner strength and therefore have less weak-points.
The Sticktak grip that the Premier Pro introduced has also been improved. CCM has changed the orientation of the raised grip, as well as shortening how far the grip went up the shaft to ensure that goalies can still make quick explosive poke checks.
The last essential technology that CCM has added to this stick is the Zeroflux technology that they have added to the composite. It is a lightweight structure that is added during construction that helps with vibration dampening, and maintains a more foam-core feel in a poppy composite stick.
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.
