The Odd History of NHL Skates

The Odd History of NHL Skates

Hey hocky fans I got a question for you have you ever wondered geez what kind of skat is my favorite player use cuz surely Conor ain’t using no toxs right I mean sometimes McDavid makes everybody else look like they’re on Rollerblades and I’m a Flames fan so I don’t like

That very much anyways you aren’t here to hear me Yap so let’s get on with this video in today’s video we’re going to talk about the history behind certain skates and hey we’re also going to talk about why certain skates are so good and if you stick to the end we’ll even show

You some unique models learning skates only three companies are really prominent right now bow CCM and true as a lifelong hockey fan I’ve obviously worn different pairs of skates worn different companies and honestly I always thought that Bower was going to become a dominant brand one day but I

Never thought it had the potential to become a monopoly as of November 26 2023 a staggering 67% of NHL opts for bow skates truly remarkable CCM skates are worn by 22% % of the league the mere 11% choosing True Skates now armed with the breakdown of hockey skates in the NHL

Let’s take a glance at some of the most popular skate models in the league right now top skate models one of the most popular skate models right now in the NHL is the bow Supreme ultrasonic 20.83% of the league wears this this is 151 player this particular Bower skate model

Trails only 1% behind the entire CCM brand in terms of the percentage of the League that’s using it Nikita kucherov was the first player to debut in the ultrasonic skates in September of 2021 other notable players such as kale ma Jack eel Eric Carlson and Carill capriso

Also wore them these skates are Sleek all black and offer a great feel the bow Vapor hyper 2os are the second most used skate in the NHL right now 19.3 1% 140 players are wearing them right now David pack of the Boston Bruins was the first to be spotted Ed wearing this updated

Model in April of 2023 they’ve gained popularity very quickly because look at the godamn ruins right now man they’re unbeatable I mean they got 24 wins and 16 losses with eight of them being overtime losses as of the 11th of January anyways while the hyperight 2os serve various similarities with the

Original hyperight tongue is notably different and they feature the new powerfly holders which are now considered the gold standard aside from Pastak these skates are also worn by the rats Matthew sh Roman Yosi Jack Hughes ly Hughes and Yan Ruda and guess what right behind the twos is the original

Hyper light skate model this takes third spot in the league as the most popular skate and 18.48% of the league wears them this is 134 players an Kopitar Trevor zis Steven stos and Vinnie hinestroza wear these skates regular following the three bow models there’s a significant drop to the

Fourth spot or only 5.93% of the NHL whereas CC M’s jet speed ft4 Pro Austin Matthew debed in these skates at the start of the 2020 21 season marking A Renewed effort against Bower notable wearers include Nikita kucherov Andre Miller Cory Perry and Matthew Pekka in fifth place Drew makes its first

Appearance with the true svh custom skates these are used by 42 players Mitch Marner was the first seen wearing them in October of 2022 and these skates are praised for the complete customization of options other players like Zach Heyman Ryan O’Reilly Mason marshman and Nick delorier are all known

To wear this skate the more recent addition to the Jets speed lineup the CCM Jets Speed ft6 Pro secures the sixth position with a 5.52% of the league or 40 users using this skat Austin Matthews again was the first to debut these skates in September of 2022 preseason

Gam while the design is similar to the ft4 pro the tongue is redesigned and the dial on the holder is more userfriendly Matthew continues to wear these along with players like Mio highkin In and Tage Thompson these skates are expected to see the increased usage at least until CCM introduces a newer option

After discussing these top six models there’s a very significant drop in popularity the bow Vapor 2x Pros CCM super tax as3 Pro and tax ASV Pro seem some usage but the majority of the league predominantly opts for the top six pairs we’ve previously discussed and before we get back to the unique skates

In the NHL please leave a like And subscribe to our Channel Unique skate models now for some additional fun let’s take a look at some of the unique skate models worn by only one player in the league such as recently highlighted by geargeek on their social media Marcus

Johansson of the Minnesota Wild is currently lacing up in Bower Vapor X5 Pro skates a model that isn’t considered to be topof the line I mean this guy’s in the NHL why is he wearing skates that aren’t top of the line I personally assume he wears these because of their

Thicker and firmer build but I honestly don’t know the answer to this question guys let me know your thoughts in the comments a visual comparison of the B Vapor X5 Pro skates shows that there’s added thickness around the heel flap hung and cuff it’s genuinely unique to

Spot an NHL player Dawning these skates in this particular model considering the customization options are like infinite right Charlie makoy is currently rocking the bow Supreme Shadow skates which will be the next pair up after the bower Supreme Mark so far he is the first and only player seen wearing them lastly

Casey middle stat of the Buffalo Sabers is the sole player in the NHL sporting the true hazardous Pro skates he’s also the only player in the NHL with stat in his name even though it’s not spelled like that but anyways these skates have a very Sleek design and it remains to be

Seen if any other true players will make the transition to these boots in the upcoming year so what’s the main takeaway from this video well there are significantly fewer skate Brands and options compared to what we saw in this stick video additionally skates can be highly customized and tailored to

Individual feet this leads to an arguments that the specific model may not really matter as much as it did in the past despite this each model still has its unique features and different fits sizes and shapes when choosing skates understanding your skating style and preferences remains crucial as

Different models cater to various needs conclusion when choosing skates very crucial to consider their unique features varying fits sizes and shapes understanding your skating style is vital to making an informed decision take CCM for example they offer three distinct lines of skate models the rib core tailed for agile players who move

Quickly and efficiently get on their edges the jet speed designed to be lightweight and provid provide more energy transfer for faster shorter strides and the tax suitable for players with stronger longer strides seeking increased power the tax line is known for as much stiffer boot compared to the

Jet speed or rib core lines now I’m going to be honest with you the jet speed is really just my thing like I’ve tried the vapors in the past I’ve tried the TS in the past but to me the jet speed really is just the most effective

Anyways if you guys have tried these skates tell me what your thoughts are in contrast Bower has two main lineups the vapor and the Supreme the Hyperlite falling under the vapor category is specifically built for quicker agile skating style the Supreme lineup featuring The Mock and the shadow that

Makavo is wearing is crafted for a longer stronger more powerful stride with a slightly sier boot compared to the vapor Hyperlite which focuses more on flexibility Edge work etc skates have become extremely customizable allowing players to tailor their equipment to suit their individual preferences and skating needs and the Curr landscape or

Should we say skat Escape achieving a good fit for your skates that caters to the shape of your foot is Paramount it’s essential to be well versed in the specifics of your boot blade holder laces tongue Etc as different model lines exhibit slightly unique Tendencies and fits this knowledge AIDS in making

An informed decision I mean also you got to talk to the sport check guy I mean I’m assuming you guys go to sport check I go to sport Trek if you go to Pro Hockey Life fine but you know what I mean The Stand Out observation is the

Remarkable dominance that bow holds in the skate Market the widespread of claim for Bower skates especially in the power lineup resonates not only among professional players but also in beer leagues and minor hockey worldwide on the flip side with CCM enhancing its offerings and tr’s reputation for being

Highly customizable and it’ll be very intriguing to revisit this competition in the next 3 to 5 years I mean I expect a lot more imagine AI skates holy cow if you’re in for more NHL content click the video on the screen to watch the history of goalie masks leave a comment telling

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