GearGeek – NHL Equipment Database

GearGeek is the world’s first online NHL equipment database.See what every active NHL player is using on the ice right now – sticks, gloves, pants, skates and helmets. You can sort by brands, teams, positions, stat leaders and more.GearGeek is free to …

4 Corners – D vs. O

Drill:1. Place O in each corner with a puck2. D starts in front of net and skates toward one of the O3. When he stops and transitions, the O drives the net and they play 1 on 1 until a score, puck freeze or D clears the puck4. D then picks another O an…

What evaluators look for during try-outs

I’ve been asked a lot over the years what I look for in a player during evaluations.  After watching my son during various AA & AAA Ice try-outs, I’ve been thinking more about this topic and wanted to share a bit of what I look for and some ot…

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Nike Bauer Hockey Stick Recalls

April 19, 2010 Hockey Blogs No Comments

Bauer Hockey Corp. is recalling 13 models of junior hockey sticks due to excessive lead levels in the sticks’ paint.

In March 2010, Health Canada announced Bauer Hockey Corp.’s recall of the Nike Bauer Supreme One50 composite hockey stick JR-52 due to excessive lead levels detected by the health agency in random testing.

Steve Jones, Bauer’s director of global marketing, told CBC News on Thursday that following that recall, the company decided to independently test 200 other junior sticks for lead. All of the affected sticks were manufactured in China between 2004 and 2006, with one exception.

Twelve additional models were found to have lead levels exceeding U.S. standards, with several exceeding Canadian standards, which has higher allowable limits, according to Jones.

They are:

  • Nike Bauer Supreme One90 Youth and Junior Stick (sticks, shafts, and replacement blades).
  • Nike Bauer Supreme One50 Junior Stick (sticks, shafts and replacement blades).
  • Nike Bauer Supreme One40 Junior Stick.
  • Nike Bauer Supreme One70 Junior Stick.
  • Nike Bauer/Bauer Supreme One75 Junior Stick (player and goalie sticks).
  • Nike Bauer/Bauer Vapor XX Junior Stick (player and goalie sticks).
  • Nike Bauer Supreme LTX Junior Stick.
  • Nike Bauer Apollo Junior Stick.
  • Nike Quest Apollo Junior Blade.
  • Nike Bauer Supreme Force Junior Stick.
  • Nike Bauer Vapor XVI Junior Stick.
  • Nike Bauer Vapor XXX Lite “Woody” Junior Stick.
  • Nike Bauer Supreme Accel Junior Stick.

Read more at: Nike Bauer Hockey Stick Recalls

Nike Bauer Hockey Stick Recalls

April 19, 2010 Hockey Blogs No Comments

Bauer Hockey Corp. is recalling 13 models of junior hockey sticks due to excessive lead levels in the sticks’ paint.

In March 2010, Health Canada announced Bauer Hockey Corp.’s recall of the Nike Bauer Supreme One50 composite hockey stick JR-52 due to excessive lead levels detected by the health agency in random testing.

Steve Jones, Bauer’s director of global marketing, told CBC News on Thursday that following that recall, the company decided to independently test 200 other junior sticks for lead. All of the affected sticks were manufactured in China between 2004 and 2006, with one exception.

Twelve additional models were found to have lead levels exceeding U.S. standards, with several exceeding Canadian standards, which has higher allowable limits, according to Jones.

They are:

  • Nike Bauer Supreme One90 Youth and Junior Stick (sticks, shafts, and replacement blades).
  • Nike Bauer Supreme One50 Junior Stick (sticks, shafts and replacement blades).
  • Nike Bauer Supreme One40 Junior Stick.
  • Nike Bauer Supreme One70 Junior Stick.
  • Nike Bauer/Bauer Supreme One75 Junior Stick (player and goalie sticks).
  • Nike Bauer/Bauer Vapor XX Junior Stick (player and goalie sticks).
  • Nike Bauer Supreme LTX Junior Stick.
  • Nike Bauer Apollo Junior Stick.
  • Nike Quest Apollo Junior Blade.
  • Nike Bauer Supreme Force Junior Stick.
  • Nike Bauer Vapor XVI Junior Stick.
  • Nike Bauer Vapor XXX Lite “Woody” Junior Stick.
  • Nike Bauer Supreme Accel Junior Stick.

Read more at: Nike Bauer Hockey Stick Recalls

Nike Bauer Hockey Stick Recalls

April 19, 2010 Hockey Blogs No Comments

Bauer Hockey Corp. is recalling 13 models of junior hockey sticks due to excessive lead levels in the sticks’ paint.

In March 2010, Health Canada announced Bauer Hockey Corp.’s recall of the Nike Bauer Supreme One50 composite hockey stick JR-52 due to excessive lead levels detected by the health agency in random testing.

Steve Jones, Bauer’s director of global marketing, told CBC News on Thursday that following that recall, the company decided to independently test 200 other junior sticks for lead. All of the affected sticks were manufactured in China between 2004 and 2006, with one exception.

Twelve additional models were found to have lead levels exceeding U.S. standards, with several exceeding Canadian standards, which has higher allowable limits, according to Jones.

They are:

  • Nike Bauer Supreme One90 Youth and Junior Stick (sticks, shafts, and replacement blades).
  • Nike Bauer Supreme One50 Junior Stick (sticks, shafts and replacement blades).
  • Nike Bauer Supreme One40 Junior Stick.
  • Nike Bauer Supreme One70 Junior Stick.
  • Nike Bauer/Bauer Supreme One75 Junior Stick (player and goalie sticks).
  • Nike Bauer/Bauer Vapor XX Junior Stick (player and goalie sticks).
  • Nike Bauer Supreme LTX Junior Stick.
  • Nike Bauer Apollo Junior Stick.
  • Nike Quest Apollo Junior Blade.
  • Nike Bauer Supreme Force Junior Stick.
  • Nike Bauer Vapor XVI Junior Stick.
  • Nike Bauer Vapor XXX Lite “Woody” Junior Stick.
  • Nike Bauer Supreme Accel Junior Stick.

Read more at: Nike Bauer Hockey Stick Recalls

Easton Stealth S17 Hockey Stick Review

April 18, 2010 Hockey Blogs No Comments
Easton Stealth S178 Hockey Stick

Easton Stealth S17

While most of the pro’s and those with money to burn have already purchased the more durable Easton Stealth S19, those of us who actually have to make tough choices about what to spend our money on may wish to consider the Easton Stealth S17.

No, The S17 is not the newest, sexiest stick out there, but man does it give you an incredible shot. One of the best on the market … until it blows up.

If you go through sticks like Kleenex, stay away from the S17. But if you can’t remember the last time you’ve shattered a composite, and love the feel of the Easton Stealth, save yourself $100 and go for the S17.

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Easton Stealth S17 Grip Hockey Stick [SENIOR]
Easton Stealth S17 Grip Hockey Stick [JUNIOR]