Gear Sight: CCM Crazy Light 500 and Pro

It looks to be like CCM has been hard at work since the release of the CCM RBZ.
CCM looks to have two more sticks that will most likely be coming out this spring and they are pictured below.
If you look close you will see the new all black CCM stick has what looks to say CL 500 and CL PRO, which I think its safe to assume CL means crazy light.
The picture was released at CCM's latest event and we don't not have any other information other than than the looks of the stick and a possible release date but we will update when we learn more.

Would you swap out White with Black?
RBZ for CL500 or CLPRO?

Easton Mako II Stick


The Easton Mako II Stick is a stick I believe has been underrated or under hyped. Unlike sticks like Bauer Totalone NXG which had very much hype around its release the Mako II was a stick that to me seemed to slip under the radar lets take a look at the Mako II and some of its features...

The Mako II (pictured above)still contains the original white concept of the original Mako but with some different colours near the blade adding the Black and Orange colours, which took me some time to get used to but after a while its quite a nice looking stick


The Mako II also contains the following features:

-Micro Bladder Blade Process
-Multi-Rib Blade Construction
-Textured Shaft
-Non Skid Blade Coating
-3K Woven Carbon Paddle

Lastly the Mako II also contains a new curve pattern the E28 Pattern that is said to keep the puck on the toe of the stick for more accurate snap shots.

So after reading this do you see yourself checking out on of the new additions to the mako family?
It is also assumed that Easton will release a M1, M2, M3, M4 and M5 version of the stick for all players at different budgets.

Let us know what you think we'd love to hear from you!

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CCM Gloves

CCM looks to be adding to the successful and growing line of products they've made in the past couple years with a new Glove addition to their already stellar lineup of protective equipment.

As you look at the Glove the biggest difference you will notice will be the Shell Design differing from the U+ Crazy Light Glove

Again the style of the glove is still very similar and presumably the fit will be the same too since the Crazy Lights were such a big hit.

With the success of last years gloves will you be willing to give these mitts a try?
What would you call these new gloves? CCM RBZ's?

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Warrior Covert

Well as we know when equipment is usually released it is done in an order usually: Stick, Skate, Protective...Leading us to the following findings...
Warrior released the Covert line a little while back with much anticipation around the release. In the following video you'll see Vancouver Canucks Forward Alex Burrows talking about his Covert Stick. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4u4I1IUxmls
Now after watching this video do you notice something different that Burrows is wearing? Take another look and you'll see that Burrows is wearing a different style glove then he has worn in the past, Possibly a Covert Glove?Another piece of equipment that caught my eye was the elbow pads, the pads don't look similar to any in the Warrior line right now and could also be a Covert Protective Line on the way.
So if a new Warrior Protective Line was released would you replace any of yours with it?How about those Gloves do you like the new look, or are you still a fan of the Franchise Gloves?

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New Bauer Helmets

Bauer was busy at the Bauer Hockey World Experience this year introducing not only the APX2 Skates but a new Helmet line in which it partners with it's newest company Cascade.
The Following Statement is what Bauer Hockey released:


The BAUER IMS 11.0, IMS 9.0 and IMS 7.0 were unveiled and are the culmination of combined technologies from Bauer Hockey and Cascade Sports. The IMS 11.0 and IMS 7.0 feature Seven Technology and are designed to more effectively manage high and low direct energy transfers. The BAUER IMS 11.0 also features PORON® XRD™ for additional impact management and enhanced comfort. The IMS 9.0 features Vertex and PORON XRD for greater protection against linear energy impacts and uses the same shell as the BAUER RE-AKT for consumers that prefer a lower profile look with more aggressive styling.

Bauer has released their Re Akt helmet which many people love so is this another reason to switch Helmets?

In my opinion "NO" Bauer has taken the technology from the Re Akt and put it into a Cascade "Style" Helmet but if we receive any new information on these helmets we will let you know!

So will you be switching an old Bucket for a New IMS Bucket?
Will you keep your Re Akt or change to an IMS Helmet?

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Bauer APX2 Skates

Bauer Hockey Released a statement on their website that there will be new Bauer Vapor APX2 Skates in the coming year!

The following is what Bauer released along with a photo: Led by the revolutionary BAUER VAPOR APX2 skate, the new BAUER VAPOR line of skates provides a whole new level of performance, speed and comfort. The BAUER VAPOR APX2 skate features a new 'trigger' release in a TUUK LIGHTSPEED EDGE holder which allows players to change out dull or broken steel blades in seconds. This elite-level skate also features X-RIB construction utilizing CURV® composite technology, an innovative new lacing system and an ultra soft three-piece tongue to prevent lace bite.

                  Bauer APX2 Skates

Other Changes to the Skate are a New Holder and Updated Runner (Steel) to the skate the Holder being a New Tuuk Lightspeed Holder and the runner being an updated version of the Lightspeed Fusions from Tuuk in which we saw on last years APX'S

We will update this post with any new information when we receive it.

So lets hear your thoughts on the APX2's and will you swap out your old APX's for a new pair of APX2's?

Bauer Supreme Upgraded Sticks

Well with the new Bauer Supreme TotalOne NXG Skates being released not that long ago it was only a matter of time before Bauer announced that they would also be releasing the "TotalOne NXG" Stick Line will be being released on September 21st.

With the new TotalOne NXG joining the Supreme Stick Line they will also be releasing a One.4-One.9 Sticks for beginner/entry-level players all the way to experienced players.

The Bauer TotalOne NXG is set to be released looking like this...

"Bauer Supreme TotalOne NXG Stick"

The reason I am writing this article is because what interested me about these particular sticks was that the Bauer Supreme One.9 Stick being released many players and coaches have been saying that the One.9 Stick was the most similar stick to a Bauer Supreme One95 Stick.

Now for those of you that got to use this stick I'm sure you'll agree that this is one of the best sticks ever made, or at least a close second to the Easton Synergy SE16.

Made in the day where Composite Sticks seemed to be unbreakable the Supreme One95 was a perfect balance between  Power and Accuracy without sacrificing either it had great pass reception and could give a crisp, hard pass just as good as it could receive one.

I'm sure many players if given the opportunity would be using this stick again and I am excited to see what Bauer will be offering with the upcoming Bauer Supreme One.9 Stick and the rest of the new Supreme Line.

So will you be swapping out your twig for one of the new Supreme Sticks?

If you could bring the One 95 back would you?