Hey guys!
Long time lurker, first time poster 🙂
I work for STX and manage their Ice Hockey division. Hills over here has been an integral part in providing us with feedback on an initial prototype that we sent him.
To answer some of your questions...
Fit: The Halo glove (pictured), will be tight to hand, similar to the Surgeon line. We can't have these be loose fitting, otherwise the purpose will essentially be defeated.
Protection: We would not be pursuing this product if protection wasn't a first thought. As someone pointed, we took inspiration from our RZR lacrosse glove. We beefed it up, and have put the gloves through industry standard protection testing. The gloves have passed with flying colors. We also have prototypes out in the marketing with elite youth and junior players.
Release date: TBD... most likely May/June
HPR2 Pro gloves:
Improved four roll glove based off the HPR2.
Releasing this Friday.
I like to talk gear. Email me at ericb@stx.com if you'd like to shoot the shit.