JR Boucicaut

Min 6, gotta wait a bit.

Thanks, Chadd I'm guessing it's a 5.5 lie version of the Yzerman then, right? Yes. Forgot about that. I updated it.

Just had a meeting with the Easton rep in my area. Meeting went well - we'll see what happens. Thanks again to black296tuuk for scanning the catalogue. Next time...SAVE! Anyway, let's jump to the stuff... http://www.modsquadhockey.com/pics/JR/2005...Easton_2005.pdf Skates Much has been made of the new SyNergy skate line. The high-end skate in the line is the SyNergy 1300 - the core of the skate is composite. The skate cannot be baked due to this. Very light, however, this is the first time I have actually seen the skate. It is not as stiff as I thought it would be. The 2005 model has been shortened a tad from the one that came out in the fall. One thing that I found interesting is that the sole has two holes in them...about 3/4" big...perfect for accessing Tuuk bolts... The SyNergy 1100 has replaced the Z-Air Fusion Comp. New additions to the line include the 900, 700, 500 and 300. Sticks The Stealth, which was released in the fall once again is the top dog in this category. However, Easton has added a grip version to it, which fades from black to red. Available in all lengths (sr/int/jr) SyNergy SL - The SL is clocking in at 430 g. Based off the original SyNergy, it is coming in a stunning chrome finish with a fade to blue on the regular version, and a fade to red on the grip version. The blade is what is different than their sticks in the past. They have introduced carbon nanotubes to the blade. CNT, which is a polymer, combined with the resin, fills in the gaps in the carbon fiber, strengthening it. It comes in all lengths. SyNergy ST - This is the stick that is directly replacing the SyNergy. The difference? They have added three I-beams (the support structure in the blade) instead of 1, which the original SyNergy had. The grip version is lime green (eww!) The One - this will be Easton's new attempt at a value-priced stick. It will most likely fall in the $99 price point. My rep did not have a sample yet, nor it is in the catalogue. Shafts are the same as last year, however, the Grip Lite is now the Ultra Lite Grip and is red. Blades are the same as last year, however, they have added a wood SyNthesis blade. That should make some people happy. Patterns are the same, however, the Modano has now become the Forsberg. Gaborik has replaced the Yzerman, however, with a 5.5 lie. Gloves The entire glove line is named SyNergy now. The 1300 is a totally new glove. They have a composite thumb and Flex-Grip fingers, but the main feature of this glove is the SmartCuff wrist wrap. It is actually pretty nice and not as restrictive as wrist wraps in the past. The ONLY problem I foresee is that it is NOT removable, and some people just won't want to buy a glove that has a wrist wrap. We'll see how that goes. The 1100 is last year's SyNergy. The 900 has replaced the Air glove and is their "traditional" glove, however, it does come with the SmartCuff. The 700 is the non-SmartCuff version of the 1300. The line rounds out with the 500 (scaled-down version of the 900) and the 300 (scaled-down version of the 1100) And YES, there is a PINK glove. The 500 comes in a "bubble-gum" color. Protective Easton has tweaked the protective line a bit. The 900 is the top-end, followed by the 700, 500 and 300.

My God... I give up. FOR THE FINAL TIME... Everything comes out in the spring. Every company.

Arch is the same as the S series. I cannot comment on width - all I know is that my prototype pair were WIDE...much wider than the S.

Not sure. Mission usually doesn't list their weights.

It's funny, EVERYONE wants their catalogue reviewed! http://www.modsquadhockey.com/pics/JR/2005...ission_2005.pdf Skates L Series - Mission is now offering a "traditional" skate in their lineup for 2005. The L7 skate, which stands for Lite, is about 100 g lighter than the S500 and is geared towards the skate who wants to stay in a traditional hockey boot. They have fused the quarters to the stiffener package, which means that they can save weight because you won't need glues to hold it together. It's got some of the nicest foam I have felt in a skate. It really feels nice on your foot. Mission also has added a vented outsole and an anatomical tongue. The L5 has a glass outsole and a different liner. The L4 has a felt tongue instead of the one on the L5/L7. The S series remains unchanged other than the fact that they dropped the S200. Sticks Hex-1 - This stick is Mission's top dog for 2005. The shaft has a different feel than the M-1 (not as boxy) and they are using 4 materials in their shaft to increase strength. The kicker is the blade, however. Most blades on the market have one I-beam for rigidity - the Hexcore blade is supported by many "hexagons" which are able to make a stronger, more supportive blade while enabling them to make it thinner. It comes in a grip version, which is silver. M-1 - unchanged Z-1 - Mission is now offering a value-priced stick. The blade is made with a Zed-Core core, which is comparable to an ABS core, but retains its stiffness better. L-2 and M-2 - unchanged Gloves L series - THe L series has replaced the M glove series. It is slightly more traditional-looking and has some of the same features that the M series offered. It comes with digital gussets along with a nash palm that has a tackified goatskin patch on the top part of the palm. Helium series - The Helium is offered as a crossover glove. It has a microfiber shell and is a very light glove. Also comes with a digital gusset package along with the same nash/goat palm as the L series, however, the fingertips have a silicone strip on them for increased grip. Pants L series - Once again, the L series has replaced the M series. Same features as the M pants, however, the L7 pant now comes with a cooler liner. The L3 pant improves on the M-2 - padded belt and height adjustment. Should be a very nice pant for the price. Looks like the protective line has been scrapped. Let's see if it ends up somewhere in the Itech line...

Min 12, not the same price as the normal ones. Figure $5 extra. Yes, I have a pattern with TPS. I've had them as quick as 3 weeks. Depends on the season...

Yes

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/pics/JR/eagle/eagle_2005.pdf Gloves Eagle is introducing two new models to their player glove lineup. The Infinity comes with dual-density foams, and with a new cuff. The backrolls AND fingers come split stock and come fitted with their new micro fiber suede palm and gussets, which is also the stock palm on the X-Treme and the X70/X70i. The X-Treme glove is based off the X70, but with the new cuff and traditional, straight backrolls. The rest of the gloves remain unchanged, however, the X70 is now available in Mustang suede. All of the glove options are listed in the catalogue.

It's always been an option. Most dealers just don't do it.

But the X1 was pre-preg - the Intrigue is not. As far as Chinese-made blades go, aren't the 04 Z-Carbs made in China? :)

Thanks again to Matt (black296tuuk) who scanned this for me. This is a catalogue review in every sense of the word. They are still looking to hire a rep in my area (I won't go into details on that one) so I'm just going by what I see in the catalogue. http://www.modsquadhockey.com/pics/JR/TPS/2005_TPS.pdf Sticks Adrenaline - This is TPS' top dog this year. They have added a Kevlar wrap to their XN10 shaft in order to increase durability. The blade is the same as the one on the XN10. Also, they have added a "Shock Relief" anti-vibration insert to the shaft. It's clocking in at 425g (due to the Kevlar and the insert) XN10 - unchanged Response + - unchanged Intrigue - They have added an economy stick to their lineup. Shafts They have added a grip version of the RedLite (NOT XN10) which is called Control. Rubber has gone bye-bye. Blades - The XX Pro Stock blade has been renamed to Omega. Also, the Intrigue blade is available in a blade-only form. Also, the ABS blade has been added to the Crossfire family. Woodies are unchanged. The Brendl name is now gone and is now the Sundin. Gloves Their new glove is the Bionic 11 (which is weird b/c as the features go down, the name of the glove goes up! Bionic 14 is their low-end glove) It seems boxier than the Response + from last year, with a shorter cuff and a 3-pc index finger. The HGT is still around, but renamed Bionic Team (yes, that's what the T stands for) The graphics have been updated slightly. According to Matt, the glove feels differently. Perhaps he can answer it in this post. Plus, no nylon at the retail level. Protective Unchanged Goal Unchanged for the most part, however, the Response + goal stick is now available in three colors, and the Aramid goal stick line is now Omega. I will follow up with a better report from the show. I'll try to answer questions, but I'm in the same boat as you guys are, so just read the catalogue!

No, it will compete directly against Easton's hybrid stick.

No. You can read the description, ya know...

19. Boy, learn your Roman numerals. Or watch Super Bowls...

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/pics/JR/BNH/Bauer_2005.pdf Thanks goes to Matt for scanning it.

I don't have a scanner. I dropped the catalogue off at my sister's house a couple of days ago and I haven't gotten them back.

Open

SPRING

Late spring.

It's in my original post. PT3 = P92 Naslund

The rubber is for durability in the Endure. The LS2 will be available on the Vapor and Flexlite lines. The LS1 system will be on Supremes til the current stock runs out. In the catalogue, the Supreme skates are marketed with a LS1 system. However, you can retrofit the new LS2 bolt onto the old LS.

Remember that the regular XX is still offered. The STick'um is another version.

Just came back from a three-hour session with my Bauer/Nike rep. http://www.modsquadhockey.com/pics/JR/BNH/Bauer_2005.pdf We'll go by the order in the catalogue. Sticks Vapor XXX - As you guys know, it's a True1 made to Bauer spec. They have used a thinner blade, which is called N-Touch. The grip is Stick'um, which is tackier than the grip on the XX. Endure - This is being marketed as a "grinder's OPS." They have added a rubber sleeve on top of the blade (from the neck of the stick to about the middle of the blade) and an alloy mesh on the top part of the shaft in order to protect it against slashes. IT is heavier at 475g, but the balance is actually pretty good. Also comes with Stick'um. XX Stick'um - Same stick as the XX, however, with the tackier grip. They have livened up the colors in it - it is yellow and fades up to black. This is not in the catalogue as it was a late addition. XX - unchanged VI - this is their new $99 price point stick. They've done away with the Tru-Flex and added a pre-preg blade and stick'um to it. Very nice stick at that price point. Shafts and blades remain unchanged for 05. Woodies have stayed the same, however, they have added the Fusion, which is a hybrid stick. There are two versions - the Elite, which includes a composite blade and a fiber reinforced shaft all the way up to the handle, and the Fusion Fiber, which's blade is mostly fibreglass, and a small strip of fiber in the shaft around the middle of the stick. The PT3/Sakic clone is now offered in Bauer sticks, labeled as P92/Naslund. Gloves Vapor line is still the same other than the XXX. THey have done away with the Supreme 5000 glove and incorporated the 5000 and the 4000 into the SDP Pro glove. (Silver Diamond Pattern). Same fit, the main difference is that the diamonds are ventilated now. Baselayers Nike has tweaked the Pro Vent shirt - added bigger mesh in the back behind the neck and under the armpits. The anti-slip pads are actually bigger this year, to cover more of the elbow pad. The built-in slash guards are gone - and the shirt comes in both loose and fitted. They also have a set of tight pants with anti-slip pads in the shin. However, it doesn't come with a built-in jock. Protective The V14 shoulder has bigger vent holes in the back. Gone are the zipper/vest style adjustment - the main complaint was that there wasn't much protection in the front between the chest and the shoulders, so they have beefed up that area. Fit is the same, however, the toecap is taller than the previous V12. The 8000/6000 protective remains the same, but the 2000 has morphed into the 4000. Pants remain the same as last year. The only major tweaking, again, was the 4000. Helmets 8000/5000/4000 Skates XXX/XX we all know about. The main changes for the XX is the LS2 system, which is actually one screw, with a rubberized grommet on the bolt so that you can't overtighten, and it is magnetized (thank god!) The XX will be a SENIOR skate only. XIX - They have upgraded the XV by adding the outsole from the 04 XX. XIV/VIII/VI round out the Vapor line. Nike Flexlite 12's main feature is a dual-molded material in the quarters that expands and compresses along with your stride. When you flex forward, the material in the ankle compresses and the material towards the back of the skate expands. VERY LIGHT. These are back to GameReadyFit so no baking required. Order of the line goes Flexlite12/10/9/2. The Supreme 8090 is now the top dog in the Supreme line. They have kept the 6000 but eliminated the 8000. The 5090 is now being offered at the senior level. I will try to get this scanned for you guys. Give me a few days to try to find a scanner. Here's a small peek at the XX Stick'um :) Questions?