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,...

Round Two Predictions

As round two begins I’d like to offer my prognosticating skills up to you all once again for the four series that will set the stage for the Conference Finals. After missing only two series in the first round (ignore that I lost both of my Cup predicted teams) I fully expect to go...

CCM helmets boom in pop...

Laying claim to the most popular piece of equipment in the NHL is no easy feat. With players using custom models – and even some prototypes – determining the most widely used piece of equipment might not be the easiest task. However, just look up and down any NHL bench and you’ll...

Composite Mini Sticks

  Manufacturers bring top-end sticks to childhood favorite Knee hockey is one of the numerous things that makes hockey what it is. Not many sports have a portable, miniature version that can be played just about anywhere. Just think back to travel tournaments and the countless hotel...