Matt

Matt

Like many of you, I have a passion for the game of hockey and the equipment used. You can typically find me searching for and sharing details about new and upcoming gear. Follow me on twitter at @matthwb.

Bauer Vapor APX2R Skates

Bauer Vapor APX2R Skates

Bauer’s much anticipated APX2 skates were officially released late last week, but those are, of course, for ice hockey players. So this leaves the roller hockey players wondering, “what’s next for us?” With Mission having released their new line last…

Dynamo Moscow Wins Gagarin Cup

Dynamo Moscow wins the Gagarin Cup

For the second year in a row, Dynamo Moscow has won the KHL’s Gagarin Cup. Dynamo defeated Traktor Chelyabinsk 3-2 in overtime to win game six and clinch the series. Alexei Tsvetkov scored the overtime game and series winning goal,…

NHL 2014 Sneak Preview

NHL 14 by EA Sports

Hockey fans rejoice! Yesterday, EA Sports unveiled their trailer for NHL ’14. The new game builds on one of the most successful game franchises in history, and will come to store near you this September. Despite some next gen systems…

Tambellini Out, MacTavish In as Oilers GM

Steve Tambellini and Craig MacTavish

In a somewhat surprising move, coming in the final weeks of the regular season, the Edmonton Oilers have fired GM Steve Tambellini. He will be replaced by Senior Vice-President of Hockey Operations Craig MacTavish. Steve Tambellini was brought on as GM…

Easton V9E Hockey Stick

Easton V9E Stick

Easton is getting even closer to officially unveiling the graphics on their upcoming Easton V9E stick. While the curtains haven’t officially been pulled back, this image was sent in to us featuring the Easton V9E stick. The black and orange…

Jimmy Howard Closing in on Contract Extension

Jimmy Howard - Detroit Red Wings

Reports first came this morning from Aaron Ward at TSN that Jimmy Howard was close to signing a contract extension with the Detroit Red Wings. Ward’s tweet made the deal seem imminent, which was no surprise since the Red Wings and…

Travis Konecny Chosen First in 2013 OHL Priority Selection

Travis Konecny OHL Draft

With the first pick in the 2013 OHL Priority Selection, the Ottawa 67’s added center Travis Konecny to their organization. The 16-year-old from Mt. Brydges, Ontario, has seen great success at the Midget AAA level playing for the Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs. In…