New for 2018, CCM continues on the massive success of their RibCor line and unleashed the most advanced RibCor stick to date, the CCM RibCor Trigger 3D Grip Senior Hockey Stick. Starting with the overall look of the CCM RibCor Trigger 3D Hockey Stick, it has changed from the previous generation. At the top of the stick, CCM has switched from silver lettering and now ghosted their logo on both sides to give a sleek look. Moving down, CCM kept the blacked-out lettering for the RibCor logo with a green bar coupled with a Trigger 3D logo. Towards the bottom of the shaft, CCM stuck with their larger wordmark and used a bold white design. CCM has gone with their standard grip for this stick. It is the perfect balance of being able to have good control of the stick at all times, but also easy enough to where you can take one hand on and off with ease. Continued from the previous generation, the CCM RibCor Trigger 3D Senior Stick has kept the same ribbed feel, but it has been moved down to where your bottom hand would go to create a better feel and grip on the stick. For this year’s iteration, Pop-Matrix technology is still used; however there is a new design which allows for better energy transfer, efficiency and a quicker release. Pairing this technology with the Ascent 3 blade, it ensures ultimate feel and control of the puck. Another addition to the CCM RibCor Trigger 3D Senior Stick is the addition of X-Flow Technology. This new technology is a molding process that removes any excess resin and voids within the stick to increase shaft quality, consistency, and durability all while reducing the overall weight of the stick. On top of that, the CCM RibCor Trigger 3D Senior Stick features an improved version of the Sigmatex material, making the 3D lighter, stronger, and more durable. The kickpoint for the CCM RibCor Trigger 3D Senior Hockey Stick has remained the same as its predecessor; stiff at the mid-point of the shaft with a gradual decrease in stiffness moving toward the bottom to enable maximum ease of loading on shots and the quickest possible releases. This stick is perfect for players who take most of their shots either right outside the crease or at the hashmarks. Compared to the CCM Ribcor PRO3, the RibCor Trigger 3D Senior Hockey Stick features a more advanced blade in the Ascent 3, and the addition of the Sigmatex material making this top of the line iteration both lighter and stronger. With the addition of the new X-Flow Technology paired with the revamped Pop-Matrix Technology, the Trigger 3D is CCM’s most advanced stick to date. If you are looking for the best possible shot, then the CCM RibCor Trigger 3D Grip Senior Hockey Stick is for you!

EDGE TAPER The angular edge taper drives flex energy through the hosel that magnifies power and quick release. Our unique geometry improves response and is more stable and plays stronger. MINIMUS CARBON 1000D High Strength, lightweight unidirectional carbon design. The QRE shaft is lighter and tougher than ever. The material is dynamic and elastic, providing excellent feel for all parts of the game. SHADOW FEEL Shadow Feel construction creates the most well-balanced stick ever built and enhances how the stick feels during play giving you more control and response. FUELCORE A lightweight polymer blade core that enhances puck feel and makes shots pop. Composite layering around the core is redesigned to be stronger and tougher. The texture on the blade increases the feel for the puck. FuelCore reduces breakdown of materials in the blade and increases the durability. GRIP A tacky soft grip feel that locks your hands in place for peak hand control.

Brand new for the 2021 season is the Warrior Alpha LX 40 Senior Hockey Stick from Warrior Hockey. Building on 20 years of research and know-how, the LX stick line will feature Dynamic Strike technology. Whether taking hard shots from the blue line or puck handling in tight situations, the LX 40 is a versatile stick that will improve any player’s game. The Alpha LX 40 will feature a predominately black, gray, and yellow color scheme, setting it apart from the other sticks in the LX line. Featuring a nice neon yellow-green warrior and LX logo to make it stand out and give it a good pop of color. Upgraded for the Alpha LX 40 Hockey Stick is Warrior’s exclusive Sabre Taper II Technology. This exclusive taper design combines a specialized geometry shape with a low kick flex that is torsionally stable and provides players with a more powerful and accurate release. Added to this is a brand-new laminate design which helps to reduce weight and allows it to recoil faster on shots. Moving into the construction of The Alpha LX 40, Warrior is using a revolutionary construction called R.L.C 122. Revolutionary Lightweight Construction 122 is a standard-grade carbon construction that is optimized for durability and balance. High strength carbon is used throughout to provide the ultimate in strength, and the blade is perfectly balanced to deliver optimal feel. The Alpha LX 40 is lighter and tougher than ever. The material used for the construction is Warrior’s Minimus Carbon UD material. These are unidirectional carbon fiber weaves that are high strength flat weaves which are more dynamic and elastic than ever before, providing players with a great feel in all aspects of the game. Moving to the blade, the Alpha LX 40 Hockey Stick uses a FuelCore Blade. This lightweight polymer blade core enhances puck feel and control and allows for shots to pop. It also will reduce the breakdown of materials in the blade with increased durability. On the comfort aspect, the Alpha LX 40 Hockey Stick offers an Ergo Shaft Shape. This ergonomic contour shaft shape is designed to fit more comfortably and securely into players’ hands. In turn, this design helps enhance control of the stick during stickhandling and shooting. Additionally, a soft grip known as Apex Performance Grip, has been added to the shaft providing ultimate control and feel. Thanks to the improved Sabre Taper and Dynamic Strike technology, the Alpha LX 40 Hockey Stick is ready to strike anytime, anywhere. Whether you are a forward who takes quick snapshots or a defenseman who takes slapshots from the blue line, the Warrior Alpha LX 40 Senior Ice Hockey Stick is perfect in any situation!

The Bauer Nexus E3 ice hockey stick is designed for the performance-level playmakers, with some high-level features at a great value. ER Spine is designed to make shooting effortless. UD Carbon in the shaft and blade to help reduce the weight to 450g. Cell Core blade technology. Mid Kick Flex profile There are a variety of factors to consider when purchasing a new stick. When thinking about your on-ice performance, it is important to place a focus on kick point. Finding the right kick point will help take your shot to the next level and have a positive impact on your game. Bauer’s Nexus sticks are known for their mid-kick point, offering players an extended pop-life and quick release. Bauer enhances the mid-kick point of the E3 with some top-end technologies. One of the exciting features is the weight of the stick. The E3 comes in at 450g, which is 15g lighter than the previous model, the Nexus N37. Bauer was able to accomplish the reduced weight by using 60% more carbon fiber in the blade and UD Carbon Fiber throughout the shaft. UD Carbon Fiber is a weave that will give the stick more strength and a better balance point. Passed down from the top-of-the-line Sync stick is the ER Spine technology. This is a revolutionary 5-sided shape that creates a spine along the back of the shaft to remove excess carbon fiber layers in the key loading zone. This makes it easier to load energy into the stick creating a faster, more controlled release in all situations. Any skater, regardless of level or frequency of play, is encouraged to upgrade to one of the top-end Nexus sticks if he or she wants to experience ultimate performance and the best technologies Bauer has to offer. But if you’re a player who skates a couple times per week and is looking for a quality stick at a great value, the Nexus E3 proves to be a great choice.

Brand new for the 2021 season is the Alpha LX 30 from Warrior Hockey. Based on 20 years of research and knowledge, the LX knitting line will have Dynamic Strike technology. Whether you take hard shots from the blue line or handle the puck in tight situations, the LX 30 is a versatile club that will improve all players' play. Upgraded for the Alpha LX 30 is Warrior's exclusive Saber Taper II technology. This exclusive conical design combines a specialized geometric shape with a low kick point that is torsionally stable and gives players a more powerful and accurate release. In addition, there is a completely new laminate design that helps reduce weight. Warrior uses a revolutionary design called RLC 133 for Alpha LX 30. Revolutionary Lightweight Construction 133 is a high quality design that has the latest lightweight fiber technology to provide ultimate strength and playability. Alpha LX 30 is lighter and tougher than ever. The material used for the construction is Warrior’s Minimus Carbon UD material. These are unidirectional fiber fabrics that are flat fabrics with high strength that are more dynamic and elastic than ever before, giving players a good feel in all aspects of the game. Alpha LX 30 uses a FuelCore blade to move to the blade. This lightweight polymer core improves puck feel and control. When it comes to comfort, the Alpha LX 30 offers an Ergo shaft shape. This ergonomic shape of the shaft is designed to fit more comfortably and securely in the players' hands. In turn, this design helps to improve the control of the club. In addition, a soft grip, known as the Apex Performance Grip, has been added to the shaft, which provides ultimate control and feel.

The 2020 Warrior Covert QRE 10 Hockey stick has arrived and is the newest installment of Warrior’s top of the line Covert model. This addition to the line continues to build off previous generations and offers some key upgrades for 2020. Edge Taper for explosive release Minimus Carbon 1500D for improved energy transfer Shadow Feel for a well balanced and enhanced feel Fuelcore + for reduced breakdown of materials in the blade and increased durability and feel. Slide Grip for optimum grip and control The Covert QRE 10 features an Edge Taper design that is engineered to drive flex energy through the hosel magnifying power and quickness. This design is ideal for quick release shooting because the Edge is easier to load. Energy transfers to the shaft, blade and puck. This unique geometry is more stable than traditional tapers but still creates a very thin taper into the blade, so you’re still getting an extremely quick release. A main upgrade in the 2020 model is the carbon fiber Warrior has crafted the stick with. Minimus Carbon 1500D replaces the older 1200 design. This is a high strength, ultra-lightweight unidirectional design. The QRE 10 shaft is lighter and tougher than ever. This dynamic material has elastic properties, providing an excellent feel for all aspects of the game. This stick is not only built with shooting in mind but passing and stick handling, too. Helping make this a very well-rounded stick is Shadow Feel. This construction creates an extremely balanced stick. Warrior claims this is the most balanced hockey stick ever produced, giving the player unmatched stick control and response during play. True1Shadow is the continuation of Warrior’s True one-piece design. A one-piece hockey stick helps to keep the stick lightweight while enhancing how it feels during play by giving you more control and better response. Moving into the blade, Warrior’s Fuelcore+ gives shots an extra pop off the blade. The lightweight polymer blade is constructed with 25K Enigma Carbon weave around the core for exceptional durability and toughness. Fuelcore+ reduces the breakdown of materials in the blade and increases durability and feel. Along the shaft, Warrior has applied a Slide Grip textured zone where the player most needs the grip. They removed unneeded grip areas to not only make a lighter stick but making it easier to slide your hands for poke checks and face-offs. The Covert QRE 10 continues the evolution of the top of the line Warrior low kick stick. The QRE 10 combines technologies that provided unmatched load and release, while still providing a high end feel for your hands.

New for 2018, CCM has used their ultimate culmination of technological advances, new build style and increased durability to unveil the newest RibCor line. The CCM RibCor PRO3 Grip Senior Hockey Stick has the perfect blend of all these advances. Starting with the overall look of the CCM RibCor PRO3 Senior Hockey Stick; at the top of the stick, CCM has switched from silver lettering and now ghosted their logo on both sides to give a sleek look. Moving down, CCM kept the blacked-out lettering for the RibCor logo with a green bar coupled with the PRO3 logo. Towards the bottom of the shaft, CCM stuck with their larger lettering and used a bold white design. CCM has gone with their standard grip for this stick. It is the perfect balance of being able to have good control of the stick at all time, but also easy enough to where you can take one hand on and off with ease. Like the rest of the Trigger line, CCM incorporated the same ribbed feel at the middle of the shaft where your bottom hand would go. The RibCor PRO3 Senior Hockey Stick features upgraded Pop-Matrix Technology and it has been re-designed to increase efficiency and energy transfer. These changes lead to more strength and speed of release on your shots. Similar to the RibCor Trigger 3D, the CCM RibCor PRO3 Senior Hockey Stick also uses CCM’s X-Flow Technology to make the stick lighter and more durable. This stick incorporates a C6 carbon fiber weave inside it that provides strength and durability paired up with the Ascent 2 blade offering improved puck feel. Along with this, CCM also increased the ratio of carbon fibers used in this stick adding extra durability. Throughout the entire RibCor Trigger line, the kickpoint remains constant. A true low kick design that is stiff at the mid-point of the shaft with a gradual decrease in stiffness moving toward the bottom to enable maximum ease of loading on shots and the quickest possible releases. This stick is perfect for players who take most of their shots either right outside the crease or at the hashmarks. If you are a player looking for an elite-level stick with upgrades in durability, without breaking the bank, then the CCM RibCor PRO3 Senior Hockey Stick is for you.

SHAFT TECHNOLOGY – C6 WEAVE ON BLADE AND SHAFT – Developed using cutting edge design tools to substantially reduce weight without sacrificing durability. KICK POINT – LOW KICK – Featuring a soft taper area and optimal vertical flex, our exclusive Ribcor Asymmetric Taper design maximizes loading and release. SHAFT SHAPE – ERGONOMIC SHAFT DESIGN – Advanced ergonomic construction designed by the CCM Performance Lab in collaboration with the best hockey players on the planet. BLADE – AGILITY BLADE – The agility blade facilitates quick release and increases shot accuracy.

The Warrior Alpha DX hockey stick is built for high-performance, with many technologies and features the elite-level player is looking for from a top-of-the-line model. Mid-kick point design for a quick release Sabre Taper for enhanced accuracy True 1 Phantom for a lightweight feel Minimus Carbon 1400 for increased durability Fuelcore technology for added pop Ergo shaft shape for enhanced control Apex Grip Texture for a locked-in feel When purchasing a new hockey stick, it is important to place a focus on kick point. Finding the right kick point - where the stick flexes most when shooting - will help take your shot to the next level. If you’re unsure which kick point is best for your game, visit your local Pure Hockey for an accurate assessment. The Warrior Alpha line offers a mid kick point for a quick release, enhanced by some of Warrior’s top technologies. One of these features is the Sabre Taper. As Warrior’s exclusive taper design, this technology combines the response of a mid-kick construction with increased stability, providing players with a stick that is easy to load, accurate, and produces shots that are both fast and powerful. Because this is a true mid-kick stick, this feature is ideal for quick snapshots, but with the Sabre Taper design, you can get off great shots from anywhere in the offensive zone. For the construction, the Alpha DX includes True 1 Phantom Feel. Warrior’s lightest and strongest one-piece design to date, this construction creates a balanced, lightweight stick which enhances puck control and response while stickhandling, passing, and shooting. Also included in this stick construction is Warrior’s Minimus Carbon 1400 material. This high-strength, lightweight flat weave carbon design produces a light and durable shaft. This material is dynamic and elastic, providing an excellent overall feel. In the blade, Warrior includes their Fuelcore technology. This lightweight polymer blade includes composite layering around the core for better responsiveness, puck feel, and to help give you more pop with every shot. This innovation also reduces the breakdown of materials within the blade to help increase durability. The Alpha DX stick also includes an Ergo shaft shape for a contoured design that fits comfortably and securely in your hands, and Warrior’s Apex Grip Texture which provides a tacky soft grip finish that locks easily into your hands for maximum control. The Alpha DX is built for the elite players who skate 4-5+ times per week and need a high-performing stick to give them the edge their looking for. But this hockey stick is a great option for all players, regardless of level, if they want a stick with top features and a mid-kick design.