Most used skate in the NHL

[Mario123 2]

A buddy of mine were talking about this the other day. Based on the games I have seen, the Vapor XXX has to be the most popular skate currently in the NHL. Am I right? If so, how many nhler's wear them?, what is it about the Vapor's that so many pro's like? I have a pair in transit right now, and for me, the fit is excellent. Thoughts?

[Mario123 2]

Somehow, I think JR probably know's the answer to this question. :)

[donkey87 0]

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/index.php?sh...8&hl=pro+skates Here's his answer. Not much about the Vapor XXX, but its does talk about the skates the pros use and which are the most popular.

[McCabe24 0]

Vapor XXX is the most popular as an individual skate as mentioned and 50% of NHLers use Bauer skates in general.

[Mario123 2]

Does anybody have any actual or approximate numbers? i.e. of the 750 players 52% wear Bauer and X% of that wear Vapor XXX

[warrior37 0]

452 players wear graf, 643 wear bauer, and 332 wear ccm

[tume 0]

More Graf's than CCM's, that suprised me a little.

[chippa13 1844]

452 players wear graf, 643 wear bauer, and 332 wear ccm

Interesting, I didn't know teams averaged about 47 skaters each. And yet there's only a few healthy scratches a game, who knew? <_<

[donkey87 0]

452 players wear graf, 643 wear bauer, and 332 wear ccm

Interesting, I didn't know teams averaged about 47 skaters each. And yet there's only a few healthy scratches a game, who knew? <_<

And that total doesn't include Mission or Easton.

[warrior37 0]

it was a rough estimate

[joeskow 0]

very rough.

[hyprlte 0]

and whats even more suprising is that graf does not sponsor players at all..

[Mario123 2]

okay, somebody who actually knows ;)

[chippa13 1844]

it was a rough estimate

Then why bother?

[Guest Muck]

and whats even more suprising is that graf does not sponsor players at all..

That is interesting if it is true. It's almost be safe to say Graf is the leader by player choice.

[duch 0]

It's very interesting that Graf's are worn more than CCM. They do make a good skate though. I guess Easton , Mission and Nike make most of their money supplying to the general public. :)

[djinferno 2]

that estimate is way south...

so theres no daous?, no eastons, no missions?

I must say, i never seen kors or salmings...

[Guest Muck]

It's very interesting that Graf's are worn more than CCM. They do make a good skate though. I guess Easton , Mission and Nike make most of their money supplying to the general public. :)

Nike is Bauer in disguise.

[Chadd 916]

it was a rough estimate

So far off it's pointless.

[JR Boucicaut 3760]

As of March 5, 2006

Nike/Bauer = 315

CCM = 106

Easton = 86

Graf = 58

RBK = 34

Mission = 21

620 NHL skaters

[Hidious 0]

As of March 5, 2006

Nike/Bauer = 315

CCM = 106

Easton = 86

Graf = 58

RBK = 34

Mission = 21

620 NHL skaters

Hmmm yea, that guy's estimate really mixed me. So more Easton's than Graf's and Missions? That was probably different 2-3 years ago don't you think?

[JR Boucicaut 3760]

More guys in the SyNergy...guys are going for the technical skates over the traditional ones...

[hockeydots 0]

Of the Nike/Bauer, how many Nike and how many Bauer? In CT youth hockey I see more CCM on the kids and coaches than Bauer. If I put my kid in Bauer, will he have a better chance of playing in the NHL? Maybe this is why few CT kids play in the NHL. :lol: Now, what brand stick, helmut and pads shall I get him??? God, I love HOCKEY!

[JR Boucicaut 3760]

Not sure. I know my boy Mike Grier is still in Quests. LOL

[duch 0]

J.R. Boucicaut's figures make more sense to me. I honestly thought CCM would have more of the market than Graf. But Easton outnumbering Graf is a real zinger. Didn't think there where that many players wearing Eastons.