2008 Mission Catalogue

[JR Boucicaut 3797]

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/pics/JR/2008...mission2008.pdf

Skates - All skates have carried over from last year, but there is one new skate for 2008 - that would be the AGX. It is a hybrid fit - AG ankles and height, however, has the stiffeners and quarter package from the XP. This skate will fall right underneath the 100AG in terms of price. And YES...PITCH is staying put. :)

Sticks - Fuel TI-Pro is a Holiday 2007 launch, but some of the technology from that stick goes down to the 2008 lineup. The TI/TI Grip falls under the TI-Pro, but without the carbon fibre shaft. Also, no titanium mesh in the blade. The Fuel Pyro replaces the Z-1, still with the Spear shaft and soft touch grip. The Z12 replaces the Toxic line.

Helmets - Helmets are unchanged, except for the Fusion, which is a Holiday 2007 launch.

Gloves - A new glove has been added to the lineup - the Fuel 130. It is the NHL-spec glove - nylon, dual density foams, stretch palm and no full-motion cuff (what's on the 120). Feels much better than the 120.

Protective - This was Justin's last ice project with Mission - I got to see some of the prototype renderings when he was working on it. Very nicely done. The shoulder pads have a motocross look to it - very strong front and back plate (almost feels like you can take a bullet in them) along with EPP in certain areas of the pad. The back of the shoulder pad is very rigid, however, has a break in it where it flexes. The pads have memory foam in the clavicle/knee/tricep area which allows the pad to conform to the player's body. Anti-microbial, cool liner as well as grip print.

Pants are unchanged.

New bags this year - including the Cooler, which according to Mission reps, fits FIFTY-SEVEN cans of your favorite 12-oz beverage. :)

[camhockey16 5]

dang 3 catalogs added on one day! you have been busy

have you been holding out on us? :)

[Chadd 916]

The 130 is a very comfortable glove.

[JR Boucicaut 3797]

dang 3 catalogs added on one day! you have been busy

have you been holding out on us? :)

Has to be done right, you just can't throw pictures up there.

I'm always holding out on you guys.

[LkptTiger 1]

Of course you hold out on us - I get the impression that's how you get your rocks off ;)

Is that cuff as long as it looks, Chadd?

[Chadd 916]

Is that cuff as long as it looks, Chadd?

Not from what I recall. I only had it on for a couple minutes but it seemed like a fairly small cuff, if memory serves.

[chippa13 1844]

Interesting to see Tanguay and Sundin names on blade patterns. I wasn't aware that either of them had been using Mission sticks.

[cougarscaptain87 12]

i believe it was 57 cans JR!

[camhockey16 5]

lol page 8 under "Fuel AG Series" I thought it said something else... :D

[JR Boucicaut 3797]

i believe it was 57 cans JR!

You're right, it was 57!

Of course you hold out on us - I get the impression that's how you get your rocks off ;)

No, not exactly. Hence my second quote in my sig.

[AnthonyJTa 0]

Man their skates look great, too bad they don't fit my grotesquely fat feet. I heard a vicious rumor the Pitch holder was going "bye-bye"... guess not?

Edited November 24, 2007 by AnthonyJTa

[JR Boucicaut 3797]

Man their skates look great, too bad they don't fit my grotesquely fat feet. I heard a vicious rumor the Pitch holder was going "bye-bye"... guess not?

There'll be a new one next year, but PITCH will still stay put. :)

[The Stranger 0]

Diggin the th 130 gear. I am going to have to give the gloves and elbows a look.

[AnthonyJTa 0]

I'm also liking the 60 day warranty on the Titanium sticks. Now if I can only get into some of the retail patterns they offer.. from the looks of it, I think that "Sundin" pattern they offer is as close to "Drury-esque" I'll get

[Riggo 0]

Man their skates look great, too bad they don't fit my grotesquely fat feet. I heard a vicious rumor the Pitch holder was going "bye-bye"... guess not?

There'll be a new one next year, but PITCH will still stay put. :)

When you say "there'll be a new one next year", do you mean 2008? What will the new holder be like?

Thanks, JR.

[Hooah4 12]

Interesting to see Tanguay and Sundin names on blade patterns. I wasn't aware that either of them had been using Mission sticks.

Tanguay=McCauley, and Sundin=Ribeiro ?

[Cheechoo 0]

V-Hex discontinued already?

[althoma1 574]

The 130 is a very comfortable glove.

Double split fingers, cable knit, vented back roll...they do look like great gloves. How is the fit? Is it a tigher fitting glove, loose or in between?

[JGraz15 53]

Unless I missed it, is Mission not making any shafts or replacement blades this year?

[Chadd 916]

The 130 is a very comfortable glove.

Double split fingers, cable knit, vented back roll...they do look like great gloves. How is the fit? Is it a tigher fitting glove, loose or in between?

It's not a One90 but it isn't sloppy either.

[NJDfan 0]

The new gloves are very nice, and the fuel Ti is very nice, one of the best sticks I have used to date, comming from synergy st, vapor xxx lite, and synergy se!

[Miserable 6]

Unless I missed it, is Mission not making any shafts or replacement blades this year?

Wondering that myself. Maybe just not in this version of the catalog?

[chippa13 1844]

Unless I missed it, is Mission not making any shafts or replacement blades this year?

They are shown in the '08 Roller catalogue.

[hockeyplaya97 0]

lol page 8 under "Fuel AG Series" I thought it said something else... :D

I don't get it.

[halfmoonyote 0]

Is the 08 Hossa the same curve as previous Hossa pattern?

The only reason I ask is because in this catalog, it looks like it's deeper.

All in all, very nice looking stuff, and I wish Mission nothing but success.