https://modsquadhockey.com/forums/rss/1-msh.xml/MSH RSS feedenThere’s a lot of buzz about upcoming Vizion skates and the final product into has emerged online. looks like CCM is continuing with this trend they’ve introduced with FT8 skates and they are adding a very sizeable (6mm?) shim under the heel? at least with Vizion it’s on the outside of the skate vs being hidden under the insole in FT8, but removing it would still be a hassle as the shop would need to re-rivet etc why would CCM do something like that? Sounds like a very drastic change of the pitch which would throw the current uses off especially if they prefer the neutral pitch of the ccm’s boot and XS holder?Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:43:17 +0000I need some help with Eagle hockey pants vs Bauer Nexus Pro stock pants. I’m currently wearing Bauer Nexus Pro stock pants in XL+1 and I really like the fit, comfortable, not too tight, and good mobility. I’m looking at trying Eagle pants but I know they fit more like Tackla and tend to be a different style/sizing. I tried CCM HP35 pants before and they were way too big and boxy for me so I don’t want to make that same mistake again. For anyone familiar with both brands, do you recommend any Eagle model, and what size would be closest to a Nexus XL+1 fit? Should I be looking at XL or do they run too large? Any advice from people who’ve switched from Nexus to Eagle would be appreciated. For anyone familiar with both brands, do you recommend any Eagle model, and what size would be closest to a Nexus XL+1 fit? Should I be looking at XL or do they run too large? Any advice from people who’ve switched from Nexus to Eagle would be appreciated. need some help with Eagle hockey pants vs Bauer Nexus Pro stock pants. I’m currently wearing Bauer Nexus Pro stock pants in XL+1 and I really like the fit, comfortable, not too tight, and good mobility. I’m looking at trying Eagle pants but I know they fit more like Tackla and tend to be a different style/sizing. I tried CCM HP35 pants before and they were way too big and boxy for me so I don’t want to make that same mistake again. For anyone familiar with both brands, do you recommend any Eagle model, and what size would be closest to a Nexus XL+1 fit? Should I be looking at XL or do they run too large? Any advice from people who’ve switched from Nexus to Eagle would be appreciated.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:08:05 +0000Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:40:58 +0000I'm looking for a sock that is similar in composition (material, compression, thickness, etc.) to Stable26 socks. Note that I do not need the silicone achilles/heel pads, just a regular sock. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:09:12 +0000I have a pro stock vapor stick that was way too tall and needed to be cut down. Unfortunately, the lie is lower than I’m used to and I need to add another inch or two back to get the stick to play the way I want. what’s the best way to remove the factory tendon that’s left over so I can add a new extension? thanks!Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:47:39 +0000I somehow managed to lose my CF9 shot blockers in my garage after pickup last week, and am trying to buy a new pair. This site will not let me check out: https://cf9-ca.myshopify.com/collections/all Does anyone know where I can buy these to get shipped to the USA?Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:14:21 +0000pllease delete double postMon, 23 Mar 2026 22:13:21 +0000AS3s were the last CCM inline skate, and it looks like CCM is teasing some new white jets on their instagram. Havent heard anything anywhere about them so curious if anyone has any insight?Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:24:52 +0000I made a bad decision and had a fried at the rink repalm a pair of my gloves with Eagle palms. The way he fit and stitched them too much material bunches in my hands when I grip the stick and they’re unusable. Other people have told me to either take them to a cobbler or just send them in to a repair shop. 2 cobblers so far said no that their machine wouldn’t fit the gloves. Any recommendations on how to fix this?Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:35:27 +0000I'm seeing pics all over Social Media of the resurrection of the JOFA branded protective gear. From what I have seen it only model of the following, shoulders, elbows, shins, gloves and the old 580 cage. It doesn't look like anything special and in a way very nostalgic. I can see that it is using the D3O foam, The shoulders look like an old pair of the Vector shoulder pads just rebranded as I'm sure the cage will be the same. I guess I'm just happy to see this name back in the game. Now I can only hope that they bring back the wrist guards and jocks that are still used and sought after today.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:19:36 +0000Did you ever find a profile that's better than the Quad? Did you switch to something else: Successfully or eventually came back to the Quad? Personally I can't skate in Zuperior they feel like skis. Transitions are terrible and I skate backwards a lot. Too long in the front and not enough blade contact in the rear half. I catch edges all the time. I have never tried Ellipse so I can't comment on them, but an ellipse is just a squished circle, so it seems like they would feel long?.. The Quad (2) is great! I have been using it for the last 2 years and I love the pitch and agility in the front, with a lot of blade on the ice in the rear half. Thanks to the pitch (-20mm pivot point) you have a lot of steel under your heels to work with and you can really lean into the heels without ever tipping backwards. Move your weight just slightly forward and you can transition so easily, they are very responsive and don't require big movements to achieve what you want, so they don't tire you out like bigger profiles do. The only downside is that it has transition points all over the blade. When you are on a transition point, you don't have a contact patch with the ice, so the skate wobbles backwards/forwards until it finds the next radii section. This can be unsettling. It is especially noticeable when you jump out the door onto the ice on one skate, you can feel the blade hesitate and wobble over a transition point instead of smoothly gliding along the ice. I have not found a profile that gives me everything the Quad does, so I just live with it, but I am curious if there is profile that solves that without feeling long?Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:29:42 +0000Curious in trying some other sticks out and while I love my jetspeed FT5's I am a bit bored of the same stick. Love the feel just kind of have money burning a whole in my pocket. Im not a fan really of the nexus' or hyperlite 2, and have had a True that I liked but the curve wasnt my favourite p90m. I believe the Pulse is supposed to be similar? any suggestions?Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:53:26 +0000How much longer are your P90TMs compared to your P29s? I presume you came from the P29/92 to the P90TM and as the lie is lower, I'm curious what adjustments to stick length you have made to make it work, or if you keep them the same length. As for the measurement, are we talking straight up against a wall or do you measure top to heel?Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:33:29 +0000My go-to stick for the last few years has a been a batch of CCM Trigger 6 pros. Really enjoy it but haven’t been able to find anymore in my specs. PSH just got a bunch of QR6 Pro sticks in my specs and I considered trying them out. Just wondering if anyone has used both and could provide their thoughts?Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:39:32 +0000Does anyone here playing ball hockey in the league at downsview and needs a player? Pretty good on D, very good at faceoffs. Played on a indy team like 2 years ago but didnt stick with the guys ( we lost every game)Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:33:47 +00002 years ago, I picked up playing roller hockey again after 20 years, and landed the Marsblade R1 roller frames as I wanted an ice "like" feel. I ended up really enjoying the R1, and reading more about the Marsblade I2 ice holder, so I decided to give it a try as well. HOLDER For those who don't already know, what makes the Marsblade I2 holder unique is that it offers variable pitch, which helps maximize blade contact on the ice. They do this in two ways: the blade is fixed at the front tower of the hold (like normal), but offers about a 1/4" of movement (up and down) at the back. This movement allows the blade to stay on the ice longer as your weight shifts to the front during a stride or turn. Moving blade, sounds weird and hard to get used to, but from my experience, there was no alien feeling on the ice the first time out, everything felt natural and smooth. Of course, there is a slight adjustment period with anything new (it took me about 10 minutes), but the benefits of this extra contact are well worth it. With the Marsblade I2, the differences I found were, - A notable improvement in stability in turns, you feel more locked in and can push harder into the turn. - Because of the extra blade contact, you have much more grip. This allows you to go down several hollows, improving your glide while still getting the grip you are accustomed to (3/4" to 7/8" for me) The I2 holder also offers a changeable rear profile, which is the second part of the variable pitch. It's a plastic profile bar which sits under the rear of your blade (inside the holder) and allows customization for how sharp you want your turns. They give you 5 pairs of profiles to try from a 23' (longest) through to a 14' (shortest). This doesn't replace your steel profile (which you still do as normal), it just helps further customize your holders, giving you more stable or sharper turns when your weight is on your heels. It's recommended to start with the 23' as it has the least amount of rocker, and work your way down incrementally until you feel comfortable. Personally, I ended up on the 14' but the 17' felt good too. Holder 10/10 STEEL The Marsblade steel is quite good IMO. Seems to hold a good edge and the guys at the shop like sharpening it. I've tried both their regular and V-edge plus (coated steel). Both are good. The regular steel is shorter in height (older style) while the V-edge plus is the current standard height, similar to Step etc. They do have a new premium Swedish steel option too, which I haven't tried yet. I would absolutely love to Marsblade work with a company like Flare, as that would be the ultimate combo IMO @Marsblade. Steel 8/10 DURABILITY Seems pretty good. Been using these for 2 years now. No major issues, but they are getting a little dinged up and could use replacing if I was being picky (I am lol) Durability --- 9.5/10 --- INTANGIBLES Going into using the I2 holders, I have to admit I was pretty skeptical about the claims at first, but I am sold now and recommend them highly. I honestly think these holders are the single product that has improved my game the most, as I just feel more confident on my skates, faster and can push my limits harder in turns etc. What's funny is that for the price, they are extremely reasonable IMO compared to buying the latest tech in sticks or skates. Buying both the holder and steel is around the same price as new steel these days, so well worth trying them out, I think. They also seemed to be catching on in high levels of play, with a number of players in the NHL, NCAA and CHL now using them. Maybe there's something to these...? Conclusion 27.5/30 (92%) Love this product. There's a thread already on the I2 holders here, but feel free to ask any questions if I can help.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:37:40 +0000Does anyone have a recommendation for what to do with my Easton Makos that are running thin on their runners? I thought I bought an extra pair of steel but I cannot find it after 3 moves. Anyway, my steel is running thin. Size 9.5EE Makos with 280mm steel. What do I do if I cannot find replacement steel? Swap out the holders with Tuuk? Or wait for the Warrior skates? I figure I have 6-9 months to figure it out before the steel gets down to unplayable.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:50:44 +0000Do you guys know if it’s possible to order duplicates of a pro stock Warrior twig through a local rep or otherwise? I have a Denisenko QR5 Pro with specs that I love and I’d like to order a few more. I know they have their retail customizer now but that only has the stock P90TM whereas my stick is a regular height P90T with slightly more toe added ala Benn. The “80 T9QR5P” has since rubbed off but would the barcode sticker/number on the underside of the stick house all of the build details on Warrior’s side? Appreciate any thoughts or ideas on this. Thanks!Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:10:42 +0000Title says it all. I don't care if the comfort has a detrimental impact on performance; I'm still interested.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:02:25 +0000Growing up I lusted after a pair of 301's with clear tuuks. I am tempted to give the 501's a go just for kicks. https://www.icewarehouse.com/Daoust/catpage-DAOUSTB.htmlSat, 17 Jan 2026 03:54:40 +0000closeSat, 17 Jan 2026 02:54:28 +0000I was watching a game the other day and noticed a player (Kiefer Sherwood, maybe?) had a white, spandex-looking glove on, under his regular glove. I've seen goalies do this too, and I assume it probably helps wick away moisture, similar to wearing a baselayer. Has anyone tried it before? If so, what's your thoughts? I rotate gloves, because I can't stand wet gloves, which normally isn't really an issue apart from when I'm playing tournaments. But recently I started playing Roller again, which is way warmer, and noticed my gloves getting soaked by the end of a game. This option might make sense for me, but I'd like to gather some thoughts and feedback if anyone has tried this before. I'm guess it probably impacts your feel a bit too After a quick search, I saw these: https://wickerssports.com/products/wickers-glove-liners Seem kinda expensive for what they are, but might be worth a try.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:32:08 +0000When I washed my pro stock hp45x pants, I removed the thigh boards and noticed the glue was failing. I'm gonna clean it up and re attach but am having trouble deciding which glue is best. I'm assuming contact cement was used on the factory but I also read that contact cement and other solvent based glues can eat away at EPS foam (the hard foam). Anyone have any advice on what glue to use? Maybe a water based contact cement? I THINK a water based glue could've been used since I noticed the glue from the factory started to gum up a bit when I was washing the pieces of foam separately Tia.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:41:16 +0000Was on Pure Hockey's website today and noticed that there isn't a customer review on any single stick on their website. Two weeks ago, most sticks had reviews on them. As a conspiracy theorist, i think i i know why......Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:48:01 +0000Your favorite sticks from the last ten years (or ever). Pick a top 3, or top 5 if it's hard to narrow it down. I thought this would be a fun topic, sticks have developed a lot, sometimes maybe too much where they become very light and fragile and don't last very long. Some might like the latest tech or prefer an older model, or somewhere between. Naturally, professional players get theirs for free, so durability is less of a concern for them. I even heard an NHL player said he used a new stick for every game. A luxury most of us don't have. Many Pros stay with an older model dressed as something new. The reasons for that could be many; consistency, don't like the changes made, etc.. If you could also order your favorite (discontinued) model instead of switching to the latest release, what would you pick and why?Sat, 27 Dec 2025 12:05:28 +0000