What they’re wearing: M...

What they’re wearing will be a new feature for the Great Skate Blog which will focus in on the gear being worn by players from around the NHL. These posts will focus on both skaters and goaltenders so both groups of players are well represented. Hopefully this series not only gives you...

Bauer Supreme line offe...

Bauer’s collection of gear for 2013 introduced a plethora of new technology and features that was introduced across three different families of equipment. The Nexus line came aboard with the well-established Vapor and Supreme lines. Bauer has always been a personal favorite of mine,...

Easton Mako protective ...

Easton Mako protective line reinforces Easton as a trendsetter Easton entered 2013 fresh off a year in which the Stealth RS and Mako sticks made a big splash on the hockey world. In terms of aesthetics alone, the Mako and Stealth’s clean look were monster hits with hockey players...

Show your style off the...

Over the past few years equipment manufacturers have begun to introduce a growing line of performance and casual apparel for hockey players and fans to sport whether they’re at or away from the rink. This growing line of apparel has allowed hockey players to wear a banner, so to speak,...

Bauer glove line offers...

As different technology becomes prevalent across the board in the sport of hockey, the way companies institute said technology will change as well. Lightweight foams and design changes brought about a evolution in goaltending equipment in the early 2000s and now a similar trend is...