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September 18, 1992
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Easton is more than just sticks
When you think of Easton, you think of innovation. The company has everyone turning their heads to see what is coming next. And, they’ve done it again with the new A/C 7100 shaft, which is a combination aluminum and carbon featuring increased lightness with added stiffness. This combination clearly out performs any stick on the market today in durability, consistency, strength and flexibility. Easton has also added a new convex-shaped aluminum stick to the line, the HXC6100. The HXC 6100 has an extra stiff flex with a fuller feel in the hands that some professional and amateur players prefer. With every Easton shaft, there is an Easton blade. Easton is introducing the GBI, a new carbon/graphite blade which is lighter than wood blades but stiffer and four to five times more durable than wood. Here is…
Jets will either fly or die with Europeans
They enter the season as the NHL’s mystery team, which is not an unusual bit of casting for the Winnipeg Jets. Throughout their history, the Jets have been about as predictable as the weather. Just when you think they’re going one way-some years up, some years down-they fool you and head in the opposite direction. Some wonder why owner Barry Shenkarow just doesn’t change the team logo from a stylized fighter plane to a Ronco yo-yo. But in an anonymous sort of way, the Jets have been on the cutting edge ever since Mike Smith took over as general manager in 1988. Two seasons ago, they rejected the conventional NHL wisdom that you needed a couple of plodding, 215-pound defensemen in the lineup and loaded up with skilled rearguards. That was the Fab…
Koho starting revolution with street hockey gear
Koho equipment is taking it to the streets, introducing Koho’s hard-core hockey sticks and protective gear. Backed by Koho’s 25 years of ice hockey dominance and tried and tested by Stanley Cup superstar Mario Lemieux, Koho Street Revolution equipment is industrial strength gear, engineered for those who thrive on the action in the streets. Koho Street Revolution I equipment is a technical product aimed at the fast growing street hockey market. Koho uses the same ice hockey technology-excellent protection, good fit, light weight-in its street hockey line. The company’s street hockey equipment is characterized by stripped down, urban street graphics and is driven by the passion of the streets. The new Koho Street Revolution program includes shin guards featuring durable polyethylene shell with foam liner for maximum protection against stick checks, body bruises and road…
Preventing injuries Torspo’s goal
In 17 years of NHL play, Borje Salming has taken his share of hard knocks. And now he is lending his expertise to the development of a unique concept in protective equipment. Since injuries to both pros and youths can be serious, the HingeFlex technology is consistent in all size ranges, providing complete anatomical protection. The Pro Elite Series utilizes Super Mesh nylon laminations over extra rigid, shock absorbing plastic molded caps and chrome reinforced rivets attaching the triple density washable foam pads to the protective covers. The equipment is extremely lightweight, flexible and size adjustable through a variety of velcro, elastic and quick release rachet fasteners. Torspo offers upscale protection in color co-ordinated size groupings for tots five to seven years right on up to professionals. The line also includes both leather and nylon short…
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