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Bauer AG5NT Stick Review

Bauer AG5NT Stick Review

Bauer’s had a strong year with the release of the Mach, SYNC, and KONEKT equipment—but their mission is far from over. You’ll notice on the side...

Katie Lakusta
Labour Day - 4 Labour Movements that Shook the World of Hockey

Labour Day - 4 Labour Movements that Shook the World of Hockey

On September 5th, Canada and the USA celebrate Labour Day, where we take the time to celebrate the many achievements of workers fighting for a...

Katie Lakusta
CCM Ribcor Trigger 7 Pro Review

CCM Ribcor Trigger 7 Pro Review

Hope that trigger finger is locked and loaded—the new Ribcor Trigger 7 is here to usher in the next generation of low kick hockey sticks...

Katie Lakusta
Bauer Nexus SYNC Stick Review

Bauer Nexus SYNC Stick Review

Bauer's Nexus series has always been known for its incredible balance and ability to use creative tech efficiently. Successor to the highly renowned Nexus Geo,...

Katie Lakusta
Bauer KONEKT Goalie Skate Review

Bauer KONEKT Goalie Skate Review

As neat as the skate may already look on paper, those leaked photos don’t do the Bauer KONEKT justice. We were lucky enough to get...

Katie Lakusta
TRUE Catalyst 9 Skate Review

TRUE Catalyst 9 Skate Review

TRUE has spent years studying skates through their previous TF series and custom skates—and now, they are in a position to provide one of the...

Katie Lakusta
TRUE HZRDUS PX Hockey Stick Review

TRUE HZRDUS PX Hockey Stick Review

No stick in history has ever been this light—until now. TRUE takes “effortless” to the next level with their lightest stick yet, the HZRDUS PX. HZRDUS...

Katie Lakusta
Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Glove Review

Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Glove Review

If you were anything like me, you were likely wondering what Bauer’s Vapor Hyperlite series would look like in a glove—and how its features and...

Katie Lakusta
Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Protectives Review

Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Protectives Review

If your style is more evasion and less on power, then the Hyperlite gear is the perfect set for you. No longer is the Hyperlite...

Katie Lakusta
Bauer Supreme Mach Skate Review

Bauer Supreme Mach Skate Review

Before, Ultrasonic and Hyperlite contended as Bauer’s top-of-the-line skates. Now, Bauer is ascending to their newest generation of power and speed: the Supreme Mach elite-level...

Katie Lakusta
National Indigenous Peoples Day - A History of Canadian Indigenous Peoples and Hockey

National Indigenous Peoples Day - A History of Canadian Indigenous Peoples and Hockey

On June 21, Canada celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day—a day where we observe the summer solstice (a very important event in many aboriginal cultures) and...

Katie Lakusta
CCM Axis 2 Leg Pad Review

CCM Axis 2 Leg Pad Review

The original Axis may have been a test drive for CCM and what they could do with stiff pads—and now with the Axis 2, we’ve...

Katie Lakusta
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