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What happened to CCM goalie pads? ›

Some notable goalies that used CCM were Marc-André Fleury and Carey Price. During 2020 CCM and Lefebvre decided to end their partnership. Today CCM offers the Extreme Flex, Axis, and the youth YT Flex goalie products.

Goalie Pads: $800-$2,000

On the high end, a brand new, custom set of goalie pads can cost as much as $2,000. Keep in mind, that each manufacturer makes reduced-price versions of each model of gear they release.

Please note, +1 and +2 sizing in goalie pads means an extra inch or two has been added to the top of the pad (the thigh rise) to increase 5-hole coverage in the butterfly position and does not impact the sizing below.

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There are six main brands of pads and goalie equipment; CCM, Bauer, Vaughn, Brians, True (Lefevre), and Warrior. All of these brands have different brands for different styles of play.

Many modern jocks use two cups, one in front of the other, in order to provide more protection. Instead of a jock, female goaltenders wear a pelvic protector known as a jill.

In 2014 Warrior made the strategic decision to exit the NHL goalie gear market. They continued to pay the licensing fee to have the Warrior logo displayed on their goalie sticks, but they would no longer court NHL goalies nor sent out goalie reps to support NHL pros.

In 2021, nearly half of the goalies in the NHL switched to True pads, most coming over from CCM. More than 46 percent of the league now wears the brand, according to the website GearGeek, more than any other brand.

The +1 sizing system is standard for leg pads, meaning that “+1” is an extra inch added to the top of the leg pad. This addition helps goalies with their butterfly position as well as with their five-hole coverage. Some goal pads come with a +2” sizing system, which is more common with high level, experienced goalies.

How much do CCM goalie pads weigh? ›

The pad weight will depend on the size of the pads but expect these to be right about 4.3 pounds.

Place pads in front of skates The bottom strap should be tight. Make sure the excess strap is out of the way and can not slip under the skate blade. The next straps should be looser to allow pad to rotate. You should be able fit your hand between the leg and the straps.

What does the second number in goalie pad sizing mean? It's thigh rise. So, 32+1 means that the pads are 32″ in height and +1″ on the thigh rise. Most pads come standard with a 1″ thigh rise, and that standard inch thigh rise will work for most goalies.

To achieve a precise fit, bend your leg slightly and measure the length of your shin, from the center of your kneecap to your ankle. Then, measure the length from the center of the kneecap to the mid-thigh. Add these two measurements together, along with your skate size, and an additional inch or two for extra padding.

Breaking in Goalie Leg Pads

The best way to break in leg pads is to work them naturally — meaning to bend them in the same ways they would be bent during a game. This can either be done while wearing the pads, or by bending them while they're off.

The end of Lefevre and CCM's partnership came in late 2019 after both companies were unable to come to a mutual agreement. That didn't stop Lefevre, and they continued to produce elite-level gear solo, coming out with four different lines of pads at the beginning of March of 2020.

Lefevre used to design CCM goalie pads. When they split a few years ago, Lefevre was picked up by True. True is expanding their NHL presence and took on Lefevre and his designs to now supply NHL goalies.

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Despite both being Canadian companies with long histories in the hockey industry, Bauer is not owned by CCM. In fact, they're owned by different entities altogether. CCM is owned by a Canadian company named Birch Hill Equity Partners, who purchased them in 2017. Prior to that, they were owned by Adidas.