Hockey Reviews

Old Spec vs New Spec NHL Goalie Pants, CCM 12A vs 13A HPG

A quick look at the difference between the new spec NHL Goalie Pants (CCM 13A HPG) compared to the flatter old spec (CCM 12A HPG). I will do a size analysis in the future by measuring all the padding in the front, but for the meantime check out this video! While I also hate to…

CCM Eflex 3 Blocker Review

Personal Details Male 6’3” 220 lbs Butterfly A-B level hockey Usage time: 6 Skates Price: Demo set Retail: $450 Canadian Hand Placement: Center Weight: 949 grams, 2.09 lbs Blocker History: Simmons 994 Blocker, Warrior Messiah Blocker, Smith 6000 Retro Blocker, Reebok Larceny Pro, Simmons 997, Vaughn 7600, Bauer Reactor 6000 Bryzgalov Pro Return, CCM Eflex…

CCM Eflex 3 Catching Glove Review

Personal Details Male 6’3” 230 lbs Butterfly A-B level hockey Usage time: 6 Skates Price: Demo set Retail: $600 Break Angle: CCM/Reebok 600 Tee: Double fang tee Webbing: Standard nylon Weight: 1116 grams, 2.46 lbs Glove History: Warrior Messiah M3 Catcher, Smith 6000 Retro Catcher, Reebok Larceny Pro, Simmons 997, CCM EFlex Pro Return Practice…

Sher-wood BPM090 Stick Review

Thank you to Sher-wood for sending me this BPM090 stick for review. This review was slightly different than most, the point of this was to compare a price point stick (in this case the BPM090) in my prefered specs compared to a clearance top end stick where you have to take whatever curve and flex…

CCM Eflex 3 Pad Review

Personal Details Male 6’3” 230 lbs Butterfly A-B level hockey Usage time: 6 Skates Price: Demo set Retail: $2000 My Proper Size: Bauer 1S/1X XL (36), CCM Eflex 3 35, Simmons 997 36, Warrior G2 35. Weight: 2510 grams, 5.54 lbs This was a demo set sent to a local store. I did not pay…

How To Install Lizard Skins Hockey Stick Grip Tape

I like trying out different types of hockey grips for sticks, this Lizard Skins hockey stick grip tape is the latest product I have given a try. Previously I’ve used Tacki-Mac, Buttendz, Sniper Skin, and tennis overgrip tape. Like Sniper Skin and the tennis overgrip, Lizard Skins allows you to customize your grip by putting…

History of NHL Replica Jerseys Part 3

History of NHL Replica Jerseys Part 3 In many of my jersey videos I mention how the quality of replica jerseys has gone down ever since the NHL switched jersey styles to the current Reebok Edge template. While I don’t have every jersey style or example of previous generation replica jerseys, I have enough…

History of NHL Replica Jerseys Part 2

History of NHL Replica Jerseys Part 2 In many of my jersey videos I mention how the quality of replica jerseys has gone down ever since the NHL switched jersey styles to the current Reebok Edge template. While I don’t have every jersey style or example of previous generation replica jerseys, I have enough to…

History of NHL Replica Jerseys Part 1

History of NHL Replica Jerseys (Part 1) In many of my jersey videos I mention how the quality of replica jerseys has gone down ever since the NHL switched jersey styles to the current Reebok Edge template. While I don’t have every jersey style or example of previous generation replica jerseys, I have enough to…

How To Tape a Goalie Stick

Long Version: Condensed: Some goalies or players are very meticulous when it comes to taping their hockey sticks, I am not quite that anal. I only tape my goalie sticks when there seems to be significant damage to the tape or I need to inspect the blade of the stick closely for damage or wear….