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…
Category: Goalie Equipment Reviews
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…
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…
Infinity Goalie Exosphere Stick Review
Video Review Extended Version Details: Price: $130 + $15 shipping Canadian Length: 29 inch Curve: Heel (Alternate with sloped shoulder) Stick History: Heaton Helite IV, CCM Heaton 8, Simmons Pro Series 6, Torspo Surge 421, Warrior Swagger, Vaughn 7600, Fischer GF750, Reebok Pro Return, Infinity Exosphere Weight: 856 grams Usage: 2 Months Sizing Note: For…
Infinity Exosphere Goalie Stick Unboxing
Details: Length: 29 inches Curve: Heel (Alternate) Stick History: Heaton Helite IV, CCM Heaton 8, Simmons Pro Series 6, Torspo Surge 421, Warrior Swagger, Vaughn 7600, Fischer GF750, Reebok Pro Return, Infinity Exosphere Weight: 856 grams Usage: 2 Games Sizing Note: For paddle lengths I am going by the Infinity/Passau measurements. Shaft Length Note: I…
How To Fix A Broken Goalie Stick With Gorilla Glue
Unfortunately my Fischer G750 has taken a few too many pucks to the blade and the foam core has cracked to the point that bending the blade would show a gap straight through the inside of the blade. The foam core internals de-laminated and split apart. A couple people online mentioned gluing the stick together…
Clap Balm Hockey Hand Deodorant
Personal Details Male 6’3” 220 lbs A-C level hockey Price: $10 Included: Metal tin with 60 grams of deodorant Preface: I have always had issues with smelly hands after wearing goalie gloves for over 6 months, and now it is more prevalent than ever since I play up to 6 times a week. I…
How To: Instructions to Install a Tacki-Mac Hockey Grip Tape Alternative
Tacki-Mac comes with a piece of tape paper that you wet to activate the adhesive and slide the grip over, but hairspray is a much easier method of getting the grips onto the stick. This hairspray method also allows the grip to be reused easier since you can pull the grip off and simply reapply…
Sniper Skin Grip Wrap Review
Personal Details Male 6’3” 220 lbs B-C level hockey Price: $20 (including shipping in Canada) Preface: A lot of my comments on this grip (and all grips) are all about personal preferences. What works for me might not work for someone else. Fit: Since the Sniper Skin Grip shrinks and wraps completely around the shaft…
