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01/27/2017 by Matt

True XC9 Z-Palm Gloves Review

Last year, True Hockey changed the game when it comes to hockey gloves by introducing the True Z-Palm gloves. These marked the first hockey gloves on the market with interchangeable palms, meaning you could simply unzip the old palm and replace it with a new one at any time, even if it were within minutes of a…

01/25/2017 by Matt

Top 3 Helmets from Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings

Virginia Tech recently concluded their study on hockey helmets and have released their rankings using the STAR evaluation system. STAR rankings go from one to five stars, with five being the best and one being the worst. No hockey helmets achieved a five-star rating, nor a four-star rating. The top 3 helmets in the game,…

01/24/2017 by Matt

Warrior Alpha QX Gloves

Along with the new sticks, Warrior will soon be releasing the all new Warrior Alpha QX gloves. The new Warrior Alpha QX gloves will be sort of a hybrid glove that offers a traditional four-roll design with an anatomical fit. It features what Warrior is calling a “disruptive” four roll design with modern detailing and high-performance…

01/19/2017 by Matt

CCM Super Tacks 2.0 Stick

This summer, we will see one of the best sticks on the market get refreshed with the all new CCM Super Tacks 2.0 stick. The CCM Super Tacks 2.0 stick will see some pretty nice design changes. It starts with CCM’s new partnership with Sigmatex, a leader in performance composite fiber. The new Super Tacks…

01/17/2017 by Matt

True XC9 ACF Stick

True Hockey has announced the next release in their series of X series sticks, the all new True XC9 ACF stick. The True XC9 ACF stick is packed with technology, and loaded with great new features as well. It’s designed to be a precision shooters stick with unmatched accuracy, control, and feel. In fact, that…

01/11/2017 by Matt

Bauer Supreme 1S Shoulder Pads

In the spring of 2017, Bauer will refresh their Supreme line of under protective equipment with the all new Bauer Supreme 1S shoulder pads. The Bauer Supreme 1S shoulder pads are designed to offer an anatomical fit. This means they will offer a close to the body feel, which will help you to get the…

01/06/2017 by Matt

2017 Bauer Supreme 1S Stick

Bauer is always gearing up for a new stick refresh, and it appears as though the all new 2017 Bauer Supreme 1S stick is coming up next. For the 2017 Bauer Supreme 1S stick, Bauer will be building on an already successful stick featuring MPK technology. MPK stands for Maximum Power Kick, and it is…

01/02/2017 by Matt

2017 Bauer Vapor 1X Skates

Coming later this year, Bauer Hockey will be releasing the all new 2017 Bauer Vapor 1X skates. The 2017 Bauer Vapor 1X skates will feature some great technology and nice upgrades. They will start with a 3D lasted Curv composite upper for strength and stability in the boot. Being a Vapor series skate, the quarter…

12/29/2016 by Matt

2017-18 Adidas NHL Practice Jerseys Leaked

As you might already be aware, next year will be the first year of the NHL’s new jersey contract with Adidas. Because of this change, we will without a doubt see a few changes to the way some jerseys look, or the way logos on jerseys appear. Thanks to a leak earlier this week via…

12/27/2016 by Matt

Building a New CCM Ribcor Trigger for Zach Parise

It’s always interesting to get an inside look at how a particular hockey product is made, or what might go in to designing a product for a professional hockey player to use. Last week, CCM Hockey treated all of their fans and followers not only by announcing their partnership with Zach Parise, but also by giving…