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CCM Premier II Pro Goalie Gear Arrives April 2018!
The latest edition of the ultra-popular CCM Premier goalie gear, the Premier II Pro, arrives in late April. This is the lightest, most innovative version of the Premier series ever. Here are a few of the features:
Premier II Pro Leg Pads
Litecore Technology- 20% lighter core than the original Premier with structural integrity to help the pad seal to the ice.
Max Rebound Technology– Directional energy transfer foam offers powerful rebound control, eliminating the second shot.
Quick Motion Strap System– Responsive system for faster drop velocity and butterfly recovery.
Premier II Pro Catch Glove
Double T Pocket– Increased visibility in the pocket.
D30 Technology– Increased protection and shock absorption.
Adjustable Hand Strap– Improved fit for optimized snap.
Premier II Pro Blocker
Redesigned Inside Thumb Protector– Lightweight and optimized weight balance.
D30 Technology– Impact protection when the puck rolls up on the paddle.
Anatomical Cuff– Increased wrist mobility for playing the puck.
Pre-Order Now: Premier II Pro gear will be available to purchase on April 29, 2018!
Order Your Custom CCM Premier II Goalie Gear Now!
If you’ve been waiting in anticipation to order your CCM Premier II custom setup, fear not, the wait is over! The CCM Premier II customizer is online now! This will allow you you design your own custom set up. When you’re ready to order, just select Sports Etc as your store and we’ll get the wheels rolling on your new gear!
CCM Premier II Customizer
CCM Premier II Goalie Gear
Introducing Tydan Performance Skate Blades
Tydan Specialty Blades Inc. was founded in 1996, specializing in the manufacturing of industrial blades. The Tydan Performance Blades Skate Shop was born in July of 2012. Shortly there after, Jim & his son Tyler began dealing with replacement blades, but were never completely satisfied with the quality or performance. They decided to take matters into their own hands and created the first prototype of Tydan Blades. 5 years later, Tydan Blades are one of the best quality, high performance replacement blades on the market.
You can find Tydan steel used by professionals, junior and minor hockey players all over the world! Tydan Performance Blades are manufactured with an extremely high quality stainless steel, which are put through an extensive heat treating & annealing process. The end result is a harder, tougher blade than anything else on the market today!
Here are some of the highlights and benefits of Tydan Performance Blades:
– Added height to blades for sharper turns & faster acceleration, better attack angles & stronger push-offs (similar to the height advantages of the Bauer LS3/LS4 steel).
– Harder steel for better edge retention & longer sharpening life.
– Tougher steel to avoid fractures & breakages.
Tydan Performance Stainless Steel Goalie Blades
Tydan Performance Stainless Steel Player Blades
Sports Etc is happy to offer Tydan Performance Blades for Bauer LS Edge (trigger) player skates and LS Vertexx (trigger) goalie skates. Player steel retails for $89.99, while the goalie steel retails $109.99.
Introducing Wall Goalie Masks!
We’re happy to announce we are now carrying Wall goalie masks!
Wall goalie masks has been hand crafting top of the line goalie masks for 15 years. Wall uses cutting edge engineering as well as traditional materials to make each one of our masks. 80% of the Finnish SM liga, 30% of the KHL, and numerous NHL draft picks are wearing Wall Masks. Each mask is handcrafted with care and precision using only the best quality materials, for top of the line durability, comfort, feel, and protection. The goal is to provide the safest most comfortable mask on the market with the utmost in quality and value!
We carry the following models-
W8
– Kevlar, Carbon Fiber and Fiberglass shell
– Rigid Hand Laid shell
– PRO level mask
– Extremely durable
– Reinforced forehead, chin and sides
– Available in Long Chin and short chin (we stock short chin)
– Superior spring steel cage (we stock non-certified “cat eye” cage)
– Plush VN Pro inner foam lining
– Engineered to minimize impact Inclusions
– Sweat band
– Ventilated Nylon carry bag
– $749.99
Wall W8
W6
– Polycarbonate Shell (used in bullet proof vests and Air force fighter jet cockpits)
– Extremely durable
– Reinforced for side impact
– Superior spring steel cage
– Plush VN Pro inner foam lining
– Engineered to minimize front impact Inclusions
– Sweat band
– Ventilated Nylon carry bag
– $599.99
Wall W6
W4
– Available in Long chin and short chin size
– Shell is ABS plastic and rubber composite
– Extremely Durable (withstood over 400 hammer blows)
– No ear ringing
– Exceptionally light
– Superior spring steel cage (we stock square certified and non-certified “cat eye”)
– Sleek design for deflecting impact
– Very comfortable and adjustable waffle foam inner lining
– Removable Velcro inner lining
– Only mask under $500.00 ever to be worn in the NHL Inclusions
– Sweat band
– Ventilated Nylon carry bag
– $399.99
Wall W4 Certified Cage
Wall W4 Cat Eye Cage
W1 Youth Mask
– Shell made of ABS and Rubber in the composite
– Extremely light
– No ear ringing!
– Adjustable 5 point skull plate
– Adjustable chin cup
– Extra ventilation holes to increase breathability and reduce weight
– Superior Spring steal cage
– Shell shape of the W6 model
– Sweatband and carrying bag included
– Extremely Durable, Shell material withstood over 400 hammer hits
– Comfortable and safe Inner liner
– $259.99
Wall W1 Youth Mask
Introducing the Vaughn Velocity VE8 Goalie Line
New to February 2018, Vaughn will be releasing their latest line of Vaughn Velocity VE8 goalie equipment. The custom made pro carbon products are handmade in London, Ontario and Oxford Michigan. We have seen their operation in person, and can safely say that each piece of VE8 goalie equipment is handcrafted with care to achieve pro spec quality– creating the highest performing goalie gear on the market today. Here are some of the highlights and improvements:
VAUGHN VELOCITY VE8 CARBON PRO LEG PADS
- Single break outside roll
- Full pro core internal padding
- Stiffer ankle break area
- Wide knee with knee strap that has two attachment position options
- Center calf strap with wider adjustment area
Vaughn VE8 Carbon Pro
- Thin profile outer side panel
- New magnetic buckle quick attach system
- Adjustable skate strap position
- Full Carbon fiber reinforced front surface
- Solid inside knee drive block
- Smooth inside edge for easy movement on ice
- Lower profile outside roll
- Thin front face cushion foam for more puck action
- New graphic with visually disruptive graphic
- New design top thigh rise creates more blocking surface
- Large inside landing area for greater balance and precise movements
- Full 11″ width
VAUGHN VELOCITY VE8 CARBON PRO CATCHER
- Two piece cuff thumb design for active glove feel
- Carbon fiber palm and back thumb
- Large wide span T-web with new spilt VE8 design
- Pre-formed palm flex area
- Carbon fiber front palm/back thumb segments
- Offset t-web creates deeper pocket
- Full grip interior palm surface
Vaughn VE8 Carbon Pro
- Dual pull wrist strap for greater glove control
- Pro-Spec construction with reinforced perimeter edges
- Adjustable inner hand padding for precise fit
- 45” max perimeter size
- Padded wrist strap
- Light weight
- Full grip interior palm surface
- Hand security strap across fingers
- Heat moldable for custom fit and quick break-in
- Internal finger grip rail
VAUGHN VELOCITY VE8 PRO CARBON XP CATCHER
- Full grip interior palm surface
- Hand security strap across fingers
Vaughn VE8 Carbon Pro XP
- Solid thumb/cuff design with more open front surface
- Adjustable inner hand padding for precise fit
- 45” max perimeter size
- Padded wrist strap lined with Neoprene
- Light weight
- VAS high impact foam padding in palm and thumb base locations
- Floating cuff design allows glove to be held at a more acute angle to the arm.
- Heat moldable for custom fit and quick break-in
VAUGHN VELOCITY VE8 CARBON PRO BLOCKER
- Full coverage formed finger protectors
- Higher hand position
- Four palm attachment tabs for increased glove control
- Back hand internal cushion padding
- Tapered side profile
- Fitted palm for control and grip
- Full Pro spec construction
- Double layered side index finger guards
- Carbon reinforced front and side shield
Vaughn VE8 Carbon Pro
- Large side shield with HD ridge on inner edge
- Full coverage formed finger protectors with 3mm thick carbon fiber
- Higher hand position
- Laced down front face for superior puck control and deflection for greater durability
- Full adjustable wrist strap
- Tapered side profile for board shape
- Palm with VX suede and grip overlay construction
- Full Pro spec construction
- Dual layered side index finger guards with carbon fiber insert
The Future of Skate Fitting: TRUE/VH Custom Hockey Skates
Holding a bachelor’s of Science Degree and Masters in Biomechanics from the University of Calgary, former Canadian National team speed skater Scott Van Horne (VH) is the brain behind the new TRUE Pro Custom hockey and goalie skate. The monocoque skate design creates a skate that fits like a second skin on your foot, with no wasted space within the boot. Everything about these skates is unique. From being the first, truly 100% custom built for YOUR feet skates to each pair being handcrafted in Canada. The custom True/VH Skates come in both player and goalie options:
PRO CUSTOM PLAYER SKATE – Junior/Senior:
- Patented TRUE MonoForm, monocoque design yields more direct power transfer and unmatched control while in stride or using your edges.
- Built from the inside out using a custom 3D foot last shaped to the individual skater’s foot, the thermoformed boot locks in the foot, eliminating loss of energy and producing unrivaled power, comfort, and control. A truly pain-free skating experience for anyone with foot issues.
- The patented TRUE tendon guard provides optimized flexibility and stability in every stride for a more direct and fluid power transfer.
- The strategically placed eyelets unlock an optimized knee-forward position, facilitating natural and more direct energy transfer and maximum power in every stride.
- The antimicrobial and hydrophobic liner wicks moisture to the venting holes to keep the feet dry and comfortable.
- Averaging 18 seconds per holder, BenchChange technology allows for fast blade replacement via TRUE’s magnetized blade change tool provided with each pair of skates.
- Made in Canada with only the finest raw materials, the best-in-class StepSteel blade carves through the ice with precision and power.
PRO CUSTOM GOALIE 2-PIECE SKATE – Senior
- Lightweight, Forward Pitch, Taller Attack Angle
- With greater clearance from the ice, achieve an optimized attack angle, deeper stance, and maintained edges before committing to a shooter.
- Formed with the monocoque shell, the patented TRUE ToeCap provides superior comfort and unrivaled protection.
- Strategically placed eyelets put goalies in the deepest attack position, facilitating natural and more direct energy transfer when moving laterally.
PRO CUSTOM GOALIE 1-PIECE SKATE – Senior
- Zero Energy Loss, Neutral Pitch, Lower Attack Angle
- Strategically placed eyelets put goalies in the deepest attack position, facilitating natural and more direct energy transfer when moving laterally.
- Formed with the monocoque shell, the patented TRUE ToeCap provides superior comfort and unrivaled protection.
- One piece molded design leads to zero loss of energy and responsive power transfer allowing goalies to get across the crease faster. The lower profile also assists with maintaining edges before committing to the shooter.
- Without a traditional cowling the boot allows for a lower position to the ice for heightened feel, maximum control, and improved attack angle.
Come on in or talk to one of the experts at Sports Etc to arrange for your 3D, true custom fit scan today and be one of the first to experience a #TrueFit!
The Brian’s OPTIK & Newly Designed BOA System
New to 2017, the Brian’s OPTIK series will be featuring a truly innovative design for their catcher and blocker– the BOA system.
Brian’s OPTIK Catcher:
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Replacing traditional back hand strapping, the BOA System allows the user to dial in a custom fit ensuring a secure, comfortable feel. Not every goalie is going to like a traditionally sized palm– in this design, the BOA allows for the goalie to tighten the glove hand to their specifications. This is particularly helpful for someone with smaller hands, that is seeking a pro-level goalie glove.
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Redesigned shape based on the positive feedback of the Darling spec glove, the re-designed shape ensures maximum circumference and blocking surface.
Brian’s OPTIK Blocker:
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Replacing traditional back hand strapping, the BOA System allows the user to dial in a custom fit ensuring a secure, comfortable feel. The BOA system allows for a completely customized fit around the blocker hand. Hands come in all shapes and sizes, and this feature allows for an ideal fit for every goalie.
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Re-designed index finger protection around finger tip. Removable foam pillow provides increased comfort and thumb protection.
Introducing the Brian’s OPTIK Goalie Pads
Ready for sale on 11/1/2017, Brian’s will be introducing a third series of goalie gear to accompany their GNetik and Heritage lines– the OPTIK.
The OPTIK series will feature the thinnest profile leg pad on the market today. The unique shape provides an extremely lightweight feel, without sacrificing durability. Here are some of the new key features/highlights:
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The elimination of the outer roll decreases weight, while improving thegoaltenders vision on pucks that need to be seen in tight. Traditionally, outer rolls were designed to give the stuffed goalie pads structural support, which is no longer needed with the modern engineered foam core pad.
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OPTI-SLIDE inner gusset construction provides the ultimate slide and seal across the crease. The Primo liner, hardened HD foam sliding edge and bindingless design creates a smooth and quick slide.
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Flex Core and Fly Core Options– The newly engineered foam core is available in TWO distinct options. The “Flex Core” emulates feel and flex for a hybrid/reactive goaltender that is looking for maximum mobility, flex and torque on their pad. This has a distinct “S” curve and an aggressive 80-degree boot taper. The “Fly Core” provides a butterfly style goalie a straighter and more rigid core to maximize coverage and seal along the ice. This pad has a 90-degree boot taper, and is the stiffer option.
The OPTIK is a revolutionary and well-thought out design, as Brian’s continues to come up with innovative and progressive goalie pads. This series also effectively eliminates the Sub Zero line, but Brian’s made sure to keep many of the key pieces that made the Sub Zero line popular.
Introducing the New Brian’s GNetik 3!
On the heels of the popular G-Netik II, Brian’s introduces the G-Netik Pro 3 Series.
The Brian’s G-Netik Pro 3 Leg Pads feature a newly redesigned flat face designed for the flex the hybrid goalie desires with the stiffness the butterfly style needs
The Brian’s G-Netik Pro 3 Catch Glove feature a newly redesigned cuff angle designed to funnel pucks directly into the pocket to meet the needs of the active butterfly goalie.
Brian’s G-Netik Pro 3 Blocker features a newly redesigned palm designed to give the best balance and feel while giving the best rebound control for active butterfly goalies.
Come in and check out the new Brian’s G-Netik Pro 3 goalie gear today! Available now for purchase or let our goalie experts help you design the custom setup of your dreams!
Now Available: Tuukka Rask Pro-Spec Goalie Catcher!
Ever wonder what it’s like to suit up like an NHL goalie?
Now for a limited time, Sports Etc. is offering a deal on a brand new, unused pro-stock goalie catcher designed for Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask!
PRO SPECS INCLUDE…
- Vaughn T-5500 design with a split cuff for added flexibility in the wrist
- Double spine T web, which is stiffened so it does not curl over
- Adjusted glove angle that stands more straight when the glove is closed. This allows for an easy and effortless closing motion
- Boston Bruins colors
- NHL approved to meet all regulations on goalie equipment sizing
Normally $489.99, Now Available for $459.99! Call 781-646-1600 (Limited Number Available, While Supplies Last)
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