The CCM Premier P2.9 Intermediate blocker includes many of the features seen on the Premier II blocker, in a lower price range. The P2.9 blocker comes stock with a bindlingless edge to maximize blocker board size and improve durability. The HD foam sidewall makes for a solid blocking surface; paired with an air pillow next to the hand, any impacts are dissipated.
The palm is made with an emboss synthetic, so the goalie will not lose grip of their stick. The fingers are protected by a 7-piece HD foam configuration. By adding Speedskin to the design of the blocker, CCM has also lightened the design by a small margin.
The Source exclusive features for the blocker include a D30 first finger to help protect the goalie when a puck slides up the shaft of the stick.
Goalie Blockers Sizing
More times than not, blockers are often overlooked compared to other pieces of gear where fit is concerned. Perhaps this is a result of the limited sizes available compared to other pieces of equipment: youth, junior, intermediate and senior. The first step to finding the correct blocker is to approximate your size by following the estimated age range and “heel-of-palm-to-tip-of-middle-finger” measurement:
- Youth (age 5 – 8): 4.5” – 5.75” / 119 – 143 mm
- Junior (age 8 – 11): 6.35” – 5.75” / 144 – 160 mm
- Intermediate (age 11 – 13): 6.35” – 7” / 161 – 178 mm
- Senior (age 14 and up): 7” – 8.5”* / 179 – 216 mm
*8” – 8.5” would constitute an XL palm on a senior blocker
Once a size has been approximated it is important to ensure that the fingers tips lie close to the seam at the fingertips or within 0.5” if the goaltender is growing. This is important to ensure that the goalie can maintain control of the stick while making saves in addition to being able to maneuver the blocker when playing the puck.
Another thing to look for is that the wrist strap goes directly across the wrist bone and has little to no interference with the chest/arm. The wearer should be able to swivel their wrist to accommodate a range of save selections without any restrictions from the chest protector.
